Training Opportunities

June 2023

Beyond Trauma Informed: Best Practices for Victim Interviewing and Evidence-Based Investigations
June 6-7
Hosted by EVAWI in Baltimore, Maryland. Registration is $399. More information HERE.

Advocate Training, June 7-11

ICDVVA and the Idaho Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are pleased to offer FREE advocacy training provided in Boise by representatives from Abused Deaf
Women’s Advocacy Services. Attendees will learn basic skills to serve in an advocacy role working with survivors and deaf/hard of hearing attendees will learn how to work with Deaf, DeafBlind, and DeafDisabled survivors of abuse through training and hands on practice. The first 2 days (June 7 & 8) will provide basic training for advocates new to the field (recommended for those who have 18 months or less of experience working with survivors) and is open to all (ASL interpretation will be available). Seats are limited and registration is required. The following three days (June 9-11) will offer training specifically for deaf and hard of hearing people training to be advocates. Register HERE by May 15. More information is available HERE.

Understanding Domestic Violence High Risk Cases
June 29, 8 am – 5 pm MST

Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office, 2469 Wright Ave, Twin Falls
Presentation by Angela Weekes and Aleshea Boals. Click HERE for more information.

Understanding Domestic Violence High Risk Cases
June 30, 8 am – 5 pm MST

Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, 1650 Aviation Way, Hailey
Presentation by Angela Weekes and Aleshea Boals. Click HERE for more information.