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Resources for Advocates
The New York State Training and Technical Assistance Center
The New York State Training and Technical Assistance Center provides training and technical assistance for rape crisis and sexual violence programs who work with victims and survivors of sexual violence in New York State, with a focus on providing support on “Enough is Enough” programming. The Center is a joint partnership between the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) and the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault (the Alliance) to support the NYS Department of Health Rape Crisis and Enough is Enough Programs.
Black Women’s Blueprint Training Institute for Gender and Cultural Competence
Steeped in various feminist traditions and honoring transnational liberatory models, the BWB Training Institute For Gender and Cultural Competence brings culturally specific, structurally competent, in-depth intersectional analysis and expertise to you, the way you want it. Whether new to the field or a long-time advocate, you can engage in learning exchanges, seminars, workshops, webinars, podcasts and teach-ins that center survivors, survivor informed and current practices, debates and innovations to prevent sexual violence.
New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) Compensation Training Series
The New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) released a new series of training videos designed for advocates and other professionals who assist individuals and their families with obtaining services, support and financial assistance in the aftermath of a crime. The OVS Compensation Training Series features eleven YouTube videos that outline assistance available from the agency and offer detailed instructions for filing claims so eligible individuals can receive help with crime-related expenses, including medical, counseling and moving bills, and funeral and burial costs, among other assistance.
The new videos are intended to complement monthly, in-person compensation training offered by the agency with informative tutorials on specific topics. The OVS Compensation Training Series features eleven topics:
- OVS History
- Introduction to Claims
- Personal Injury Claims
- Essential Personal Property Claims
- Death Claims
- Domestic Violence Reimbursement Rules
- Medical Expenses Reimbursement Rules
- Financial Loss Reimbursement Rules
- Child Victim Reimbursement Rules
- Rehabilitation Services Reimbursement Rules
- Claim Application Review
Additional information, including a press release regarding the availability of these videos is online here.
TeleSAFE Program from United Concierge Medicine
The mission of United Concierge Medicine’s (UCM) TeleSAFE Program is to provide comprehensive, compassionate care via telemedicine 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to any victim of sexual assault or abuse, regardless of the health care facility to which they present. With UCM’s TeleSAFE program, your hospital can rapidly implement a successful SAFE solution for your Emergency Department. (Fact Sheet/Flyer)