10:00 am AKST | 11:00 am PST |12:00 pm MST | 1:00 pm CST | 2:00 pm EST.Using Experts for Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Violence Cases. International Association of Forensic Nurses. Sexual violence cases often present evidentiary questions and issues that are not in easily understood without the assistance of someone with specialized knowledge, training, and/or experience. This can involve challenges to understanding the presence or absence of medical evidence, the impact of toxicology on the human body, as well as the effects of trauma and the range of individual responses to sexual violence. Experienced professionals can provide judges and juries with the necessary context to ensure that they are making informed decisions based on the evidence and prevent misconceptions from negatively impacting the outcome of a case. The presenter will summarize the law related to the introduction of expert testimony and highlight the importance of deciding if and when to introduce expert testimony in a case. The presenters will also discuss strategies for the identification and qualification of experts, as well as the importance of working with experts to prepare a case for trial even if their testimony will not be introduced. Offered by IAFN’s FAST Technical Assistance Project.
Using Experts for Investigation and Prosecution of Sexual Violence Cases: IAFN
December 10, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Sacred Hoop Coalition Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use
November 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In lieu of Advocates Connect in November, the Sacred Hoop Tribal Coalition is hosting Salena Beasley from Red Lake Chemical Health to talk about the intersection of substance use disorders and trauma. Please register in advance for this webinar, and bring your questions and insights!
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Sacred Hoop Coalition 8th Annual DV Symposium: Infusing Culture into Advocacy
January 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - January 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm
Please join the Sacred Hoop Coalition for the 8th Annual Domestic Violence Symposium: Infusing Culture into Advocacy. The Symposium is an opportunity for us to come together to discuss emerging trends and issues in the work to end violence against Native women and strategies to make our communities safe and programs accessible to Native survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence.
The theme of this year’s symposium is Infusing Culture into Advocacy: using culture in our advocacy response, including healing through culture, and making cultural resources available to those we serve.
Who should attend: Domestic violence and sexual assault advocates, community members, survivors, and those working or living in communities wanting to end violence against Native women in Minnesota. For those of you that are new to the field, this a great place to network and build a working support circle for you and your organization.
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Intimate Partner Violence and The Intersection of Strangulation and Traumatic Brain Injury
January 18, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Non-fatal strangulation and traumatic brain injuries are significant concerns within the context of intimate partner violence. Being able to understand the basics, the implications, and considerations, as we respond to this within our communities, is of the utmost importance to mounting a comprehensive response.
In this webinar, we will verbalize the importance of violence as a healthcare issue in regard to intimate partner violence; discuss strangulation and traumatic brain injuries in the context of intimate partner violence; discuss the importance of a comprehensive response to non-fatal strangulation and traumatic brain injuries within intimate partner violence. Presenter: Tammy Scarlett, International Association of Forensic Nurses.
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Virtual Training: From Teen to Elder – Advocacy, Healing, and Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence
February 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Interwoven Generations & Threads that Cross Our Lifespan
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DV/SV/Advocacy 101 Membership Training
April 26, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Join the Conversation: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives
May 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Webinar: Creating Talking Sticks with Survivors
May 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Transformative Adaptation Institute Northern Minnesota Tribal Communities
May 1 - May 2
REGISTER HERE: MN-MSHOOP (coalitionmanager.org)
Northern Institute:
Date: May 1st and 2nd 2024
Location: Northern Minnesota Cedar Lakes Hotel Casino, 6268 Upper Frontage Road, Northwest Cass Lake, MN, 56633
Travel Days: April 30th and May 2nd 2024
Southern Institute:
Date: May 7th and 8th 2024
Location: Prairie Island Indian Community Center, 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN, 55089
Travel Days: May 6th and May 8th 2024
Details:
Mending the Sacred Hoop in partnership with the Office of Justice Programs, is offering a day and a half Transformative Adaptation Institute. This includes traditional and creative healing and opportunity to identifying a sustainability plan for tribal advocacy programs/shelters and programs responding to our indigenous relatives who have been impacted by domestic/sexual violence, sex trafficking, dating violence and stalking.
Mending the Sacred Hoop will share our assessment results of COVID-19 experiences from both practitioners and survivors to better assist in program emergency preparedness. We will have an opportunity to share experiences, offer recognition of the challenges faced and provide creative and restorative Activities to encourage and support the shared healing.
- The events will be a repeat of each other.
- Space for 40 people to attend
- 30 applicants will be selected for a scholarship.
- Please keep in mind you can only attend one event.
Scholarships: People traveling more than 30 miles can apply for accommodations for lodging. 30 scholarships will be given to those who complete application.
Those who don’t qualify for the scholarship have the option to attend and participate in the event for each day and food will be provided.
Meals: Provided for all attendees
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Transformative Adaptation Institute Southern Minnesota Tribal Communities
May 7 - May 8
REGISTER HERE: MN-MSHOOP (coalitionmanager.org)
Southern Institute:
Date: May 7th and 8th 2024
Location: Prairie Island Indian Community Center, 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN, 55089
Travel Days: May 6th and May 8th 2024
Details:
Mending the Sacred Hoop in partnership with the Office of Justice Programs, is offering a day and a half Transformative Adaptation Institute. This includes traditional and creative healing and opportunity to identifying a sustainability plan for tribal advocacy programs/shelters and programs responding to our indigenous relatives who have been impacted by domestic/sexual violence, sex trafficking, dating violence and stalking.
Mending the Sacred Hoop will share our assessment results of COVID-19 experiences from both practitioners and survivors to better assist in program emergency preparedness. We will have an opportunity to share experiences, offer recognition of the challenges faced and provide creative and restorative Activities to encourage and support the shared healing.
- The events will be a repeat of each other.
- Space for 40 people to attend
- 30 applicants will be selected for a scholarship.
- Please keep in mind you can only attend one event.
Scholarships: People traveling more than 30 miles can apply for accommodations for lodging. 30 scholarships will be given to those who complete application.
Those who don’t qualify for the scholarship have the option to attend and participate in the event for each day and food will be provided.
Meals: Provided for all attendees
