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Information in Vtrail Update compiled by
Jean Solis
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Summer Greetings -
This month's note comes with the wish that these summer months offer you the opportunity to rest, refresh, and rejuvenate.
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Resources
FUNDING ALERT
... compiled by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence & National Sexual Violence Resource Center, provides a synopsis of the available funding that can be used by individuals and/or agencies working to end domestic violence and sexual assault. The FUNDING ALERT is located at: http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/FundingAlert-V5N12.pdf
Professional Trainings Offered by the Office for Victims of Crime
* DNA Collection and Use in Sexual Assault Cases: The Role of the First Responder
September 21-22, 2010, Beaverton, OR
* Supporting Crime Victims with Disabilities October 5-7, 2010, Louisville, KY
* Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor Training October 26-27, 2010, Fairfax, VA
* Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma November 9-10, 2010, Albuquerque, NM
Click on the individual links for training descriptions or visit OVC TTAC's Training Center for more information about the training schedule and to register. Sessions offer:
√ Comprehensive and Practical Skill-Building Sessions
√ Experienced Instructors
√ Limited Class Size
√ Professional Development Scholarships
√ CEUs for Many OVC Trainings
When you register for a training, you will receive an automatic confirmation along with information about the training days, training site, and hotel accommodations |
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Articles
State Accidentally Exposes Personal Data of Disabled
Personal and sensitive medical information on 200 developmentally disabled Ohioans was accidentally posted twice on a state computer network ... --- Columbus Dispatch--- July 10, 2010 (OHIO) http://is.gd/dodJi
Marin Nonprofit Aide Sentenced for Molesting Clients
A former social worker was sentenced to six years and four months in state prison Wednesday for molesting developmentally disabled women at a Marin County ... ---Contra Costa Times --- July 7, 2010 (CALIFORNIA) http://is.gd/dk2fO
Trial Begins in Murder of Disabled Man Found in Canyon
Jurors will have to settle a basic question in the trial of a man accused of killing a developmentally disabled man and leaving his body on a trail in North ... ---Colorado Springs Gazette --- July 7, 2010 (COLORADO) http://is.gd/dk2HR
Worker Charged with Patient Abuse
A 46-year-old caretaker has been charged with mistreating two autistic patients last month at a Harbeson group home, state police said Wednesday. --- The News Journal --- July 8, 2010 (DELAWARE) http://is.gd/dk0dr
Alton Teen Gets Six Years in Torture Death of Pregnant, Disabled WomanA 17-year-old from Alton received a six-year prison sentence Wednesday for her part in the torture and death of a pregnant, developmentally disabled woman... --- Belleville News Democrat --- July 7, 2010 (ILLINOIS) http://is.gd/dk3n0
Eve of Murder Trial for Developmentally Disabled Man's Death
The first of two murder trials for the killing of Jason Holley is set to begin Tuesday, July 6th. Kyle Stott, 18, is the first suspect to go on trial, ... --- KKTV 11 News --- July 5, 2010 (COLORADO) http://is.gd/dhoTf Charge: Renton Woman Beat, Burned Disabled Man WhileCashing His Disability Checks
A Renton woman is facing assault charges on allegations that she beat and burned a developmentally disabled man while cashing his ... --- Seattle Post Intelligencer --- July 1, 2010 (WASHINGTON) http://is.gd/dcFlz Brother Accused of Stealing from Disabled Sister
Brent Carney's most recent eight-year professional certificates - to teach developmentally disabled children in kindergarten through 12th grade and to teach ... --- Columbus Dispatch --- June 27, 2010 (OHIO) http://is.gd/d7H6M Woman Faces Neglect Charges After Special Needs Adults Found in Filthy Home
We're learning more about the case involving a family that police say was living in filth. Sixty-six-year-old Nancy Thompson pleaded not guilty to neglect ... --- WYMT --- June 24, 2010 (KENTUCKY) http://is.gd/d3xQvTraining Ordered After Goldens Bridge Group-home Client Choking DeathThe state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities has ordered ... The Journal News | LoHud.com --- June 25, 2010 (NEW YORK) http://is.gd/d3uF1 |
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