National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2021 - April 18-24
The National Organization for Victim Assistance invites you to their observation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW).
All of the NCVRW events are free and open to the public. Eligible attendees can earn up to 7.75 CEUs.
The event lineup includes the following. Click on links to register:
Nurturing Resiliency Through Movement & Mindfulness - 2 Parts
April 19th & April 22nd at 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET
Part 1: 3 Components of Self-Compassion
April 19th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET (1 CEU*)
Part 2: Ground & Release
April 22nd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET (1 CEU*)
If this past year has taught us anything, it is that we have a great capacity for resiliency. We are constantly bombarded with stimuli, demands, responsibilities, and challenging relationships—but how often do we take the time to decompress, close the stress loop, and simply be present with our human experience? Through the practice of mindfulness and movement, Madison (Sweet Mysteries) and Lauren (Mija Wellness & Healing) will guide you to drop out of your mind and into your body, allowing crucial time for your Whole Self to enter a restorative state. In this two-part yoga and meditation series, you will be guided through a formal practice of making time for yourself, consciously cultivating the feeling of returning home in your body. This practice will empower you to find agency in stressful times, compassion for yourself and others, and autonomy from tension in the mind and body. The goal of these classes is to give you the tools to incorporate bite-sized mindfulness practices throughout your day, so that you may live a more present, empowered, and abundant life.
Crime Victims in Indian Country and the Rights They Are Owed
April 19th 1:00 PM-2:30 PM ET
Speakers: Leslie Hagen, Department of Justice
With opening remarks from Katherine Darke Schmitt, Acting Director for Office for Victims of Crime
This presentation will address the need for advocacy and the necessity of providing victims of crime in tribal communities with the rights they are owed pursuant to federal and tribal law. The speaker will cover the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act and relevant tribal codes. The session will also include specific examples of where tribal traditions have been included in the court process, for example at sentencing. Finally, the training will cover special protections provided to child victims and witnesses in federal court. The goal of this webinar is to provide examples of laws, programs and initiatives for victims of crime in tribal communities so that similar efforts may be replicated in communities looking to build a comprehensive victims’ rights program. (1.5 CEUs*)
Call to Action: #WhyWeAdvocateApril 20th Engage All Day!Let’s get vocal and celebrate the work you do! Let us know your WHY. We found the #WhyWeAdvocate campaign so inspiring last year that we are bringing it back. We can’t wait to hear the reasons that push you forward in your advocacy work. Use the #WhyWeAdvocate hashtag on your social media posts! Committed to ProgressApril 20th 1:00 PM-2:30 PM ETSpeaker: Bridie Farrell, America Loves Kids Advocate, athlete, and survivor Bridie Farrell will discuss the current landscape for survivors, progress made, and the future of survivors' rights. (1.5 CEUs*) Expert Panel: Reflecting on 2020 and Looking to the Future of Victim AdvocacyApril 21st 1:00 PM-2:15 PM ETModerated by Claire Ponder Selib, NOVA's Executive Director Panelists:
(1.25 CEUs*) Lessons from the New Orleans Family Justice Center on Adjusting Services to Our New RealityApril 22nd 1:00 PM-2:30 PM ETSpeakers: Megan Staab & Carly Smith, New Orleans Family Justice Center The presenters will discuss the rapid response of the New Orleans Family Justice Center to COVID-19, which included moving to remote service provision and adjusting services to meet the emergency needs of survivors. Megan & Carly will describe the creative ways the NOFJC maintained a supportive and robust virtual community for their clients. Attendees will obtain an example of responsive crisis management, including examples relevant to practitioners across the service spectrum, from direct service to agency management and community advocacy. (1.5 CEUs*) Virtual 5K Kickoff: Coffee House Chat & Concert with Coco O'ConnorApril 23rd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ETCoco O’Connor is a singer and survivor. Hear Coco’s story of survival and how her passion for running played a role, engage in Q&A about her experience and the resources that made a difference, and get inspired to walk, run or roll the 5k! Virtual 5K!April 23rd & 24th ALL DAYRaise awareness for victims' rights! Interested in learning more about how to enter for the chance to win a one-year NOVA Premier Membership or NOVA Academy registration for free? Check out the details on NOVA's Virtual 5k webpage! Use #NOVA5K when posting photos and comments using on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Questions regarding NCVRW can be sent to ncvrw@trynova.org. *CEU credit can be earned by attending the events live and completing a survey at the conclusion of each event. While recordings of some of the events may be posted later on the NCVRW webpage, CEUs will not be awarded for recorded events. |