Fundamentals of Advocacy: Tech Safety Module; Web-based Training
This web-based training is being offered in place of the previously scheduled in-person module. The training is one of 5 modules comprising the Coalition’s Fundamentals of Advocacy Training Institute and counts toward the 40 hours of foundational training required of all direct-service staff employed within Nebraska’s network of sexual and domestic violence victim service programs.
THIS TRAINING IS ONLY OPEN TO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FROM NETWORK PROGRAMS AND TRIBAL PROGRAMS.
LOCATION:
The link to the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration.
REGISTRATION FEE:
There is no cost to attend this training.
REGISTRATION OPENS: April 6, 2020
REGISTRATION CLOSES: April 24, 2020
TRAINING SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES:
This module will focus on technology-facilitated abuse and tech safety. We will discuss ways in which individuals may use technology to harass, stalk, or intimidate and identify strategies survivors can use to increase their safety. We will also discuss ways advocates can effectively support survivors who are experiencing technology-facilitated abuse and best practices for using technology to improve services.
At the end of this training, participants should be able to:
1. Identify various apps and describe how various forms of technology are interconnected.
2. Define “technology abuse” and identify ways in which individuals might use technology to exert power and control.
3. Identify, explain, and demonstrate best practices for supporting survivors who are experiencing technology-facilitated abuse, including strategies for protecting safety and preserving privacy when using social media and personal electronic devices.
PREREQUISITES:
Participants must have viewed the pre-recorded webinar Basics of Trauma-Informed Care prior to attending this module. This 60-minute webinar can be viewed at https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6103620341881905416.
PRE-WORK:
Participants will be required to complete approximately one hour of pre-work prior to attending this module. Pre-work will be sent out at least one week prior to the training.
