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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221025T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
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SUMMARY:Luncheon-debate with Didier Reynders\, European Commissioner for Justice
DESCRIPTION:Next Tuesday 25th October between 12:30 and 14:30\, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organizing a luncheon-debate with the participation of Didier Reynders\, European Commissioner of Justice\, who will talk about “Evolving consumer rights in the digital transition”. \nThe event will take place at NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon Hotel (Rue Bodenbroek 2\, 1000 Brussels).
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/luncheon-debate-with-didier-reynders-european-commissioner-for-justice/
LOCATION:NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon Hotel\, Rue Bodenbroek 2\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220816T134746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T134746Z
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SUMMARY:Building on the Domestic Abuse Act to Better Protect and Support Victims and Survivors
DESCRIPTION:A year on from the passing of the 2021 Act\, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner\, Nicole Jacobs\, recognised that “there’s far more to be done to support victims\, to tackle the causes of domestic abuse and hold perpetrators to account”\, noting that “there needs to be far more focus on prevention\, early intervention and a more co-ordinated community response.” The Commissioner proposes that to better support victims of domestic abuse\, the Victims Bill\, presented to Parliament in May 2022\, “provides the perfect opportunity to ensure that community-based services get the recognition and funding they need to plug some of the gaps which were left unfilled in the Domestic Abuse Act”\, including in relation to “advocacy\, safety planning\, therapeutic support and counselling\, support for children\, and work with perpetrators to change their behaviour.” The Commissioner also calls on the government to provide £18.7m over three years to ensure that victims without recourse to public funds can access support\, accommodation and subsistence. \nThis symposium will look at the legacy of the pandemic on the incidence\, nature and victims of domestic abuse\, and discuss the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act and how the Act can best be implemented by key stakeholders. \nProgramme\n\n\nPlan and implement effective intervention strategies to identify and support victims early\nEvaluate the extent to which the passing of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has adequately addressed the complex and urgent needs of domestic abuse survivors\nExamine how the Victims Bill can be shaped to ensure better support for victims of domestic abuse\nExplore the impact of the pandemic on levels of domestic abuse\nAddress gaps in specialist training for police forces on how to respond to domestic violence cases\nDiscuss the changing profile of abusers and what practical and policy changes should be considered\nUnderstand what the Domestic Abuse Act means for local authorities and how they can effectively meet their statutory duty to deliver a strategy\nExamine ways to address the fundamental drivers of domestic violence\nAnalyse the inequalities which are present in current and proposed efforts to address domestic abuse\, particularly with regard to migrant women\, economically vulnerable women\, and women from minority\, marginalised or disadvantaged communities or backgrounds\, or those with protected characteristics\nDiscuss collaborative and partnership opportunities for various agencies and departments\, including the role of pharmacies\nScrutinise the current legal remedies which are in place to protect the abused and punish the abuser and their efficacy in practice\nReview the ways in which domestic abuse has changed in recent years\, considering the effect of the internet\, the increasing recognition of economic abuse\, and the impact of domestic violence upon children\nDevelop effective strategies for protecting and supporting survivors of domestic abuse\, at national\, regional and local levels
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/building-on-the-domestic-abuse-act-to-better-protect-and-support-victims-and-survivors/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221019T000000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220830T081457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T081457Z
UID:3247-1666137600-1666310399@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:CEP General Assembly followed by a Conference on Human Rights and Ethics in Probation
DESCRIPTION:CEP in cooperation with the Croatian Ministry of Justice kindly invites all probation professionals and practitioners to participate in the autumn conference in Dubrovnik that will cover the topics that have recently been on the agenda of probation organizations across Europe. Probation organisations have been in a different phase of development and the specifics that probation officers must deal with vary from country to country. The core business – providing guidance\, assistance\, support and motivation to the client\, protecting society and victims from any harm – remains the same. Variety of other specifics the probation officers deal with the clients on a daily basis differs. Europe is large and issues addressed in South Europe do not necessarily have to be the same as the ones in North\, Central and Eastern Europe at certain moment. \nKey questions we would like to raise at the conference are: \n\nHuman rights\, ethics and its reflection in probation work\nGender stereotypes in probation: fair chances and equal opportunities\nPsychological support in probation\nDiversity management: developing multicultural competencies in probation
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/cep-general-assembly-followed-by-a-conference-on-human-rights-and-ethics-in-probation/
LOCATION:Dubrovik\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221018T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221018T235959
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CREATED:20220718T124237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T124237Z
UID:3229-1666051200-1666137599@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:FYDO Final Project Conference
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe and partners are proud to announce the final FYDO conference\, that will take place on 18 October 2022\, in Brussels.  \nSince the beginning of 2021\, Victim Support Europe (BE)\, Dog4Life (IT)\, Viaduq67 (FR)\, Handi’Chiens (FR)\, Canisha (BE)\, Hachiko (BE) and the University College Cork (IE)\, have led a unique project funded by the European Justice Programme\, which aims to train and place justice assistance dogs to work with vulnerable victims of crime on their journey to justice: Facility Dogs in Europe (FYDO). \nThe FYDO project has a special significance in the context of the current revision of the EU’s Victims’ Rights Directive. By promoting the innovative use of facility dogs\, the FYDO project encourages the use of justice assistance dogs across all EU Member States\, so that every victim feels supported and empowered to participate in the justice process\, to take up their legal rights\, recover from victimisation and to regain their self-respect. \nTo date\, six dogs have been placed to support victims in various settings (two in Belgium\, three in Italy and one in France) and 15 handlers have been trained to work with them. Dogs and their humans work with victims of crime across the criminal justice and support settings. The project has developed a unique European facility dog training programme that ensures highly trained dogs can support vulnerable victims in their participation to criminal proceedings\, as well as facilitate their recovery from the trauma of crime. \nThe project is just a first step towards partners’ long-term vision to ensure that all victims that need canine support can benefit from it. We also want to ensure FYDO dogs have the right to access any location where their support is needed\, including courts\, prosecutors’ offices or other premises. \nAfter almost two years of implementation\, at the final conference\, partners will showcase FYDO’s objectives and achievements – we will reflect on successes and challenges with the participation of VSE\, partners – and our FYDO dogs and their handlers. \nIf you would like to hear about the successes of the previous two years\, hear testimonials from victims\, members of the judiciary\, our partners and supporters\, please save the date – 18 October 2022\, and plan to join us. \nFurther conference details will be announced soon\, register now by clicking here. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Brussels this October!
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/fydo-final-project-conference/
LOCATION:Brussels
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221013T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221013T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20221010T080725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T080725Z
UID:3298-1665680400-1665685800@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Self-Awareness as key for intercultural and interreligious understanding
DESCRIPTION:Title: “Self-Awareness as key for intercultural and interreligious understanding”. \nSelf-awareness is the basis for an authentic inter-religious and inter-faith dialogue in the multi-faceted and complex context of today’s crises\, conflicts\, opportunities\, ways & means. \n  \nZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84957722135?pwd=dWZNTS9ZOG1uK1NUK0I5SmVBNDlLUT09    \nMeeting ID: 849 5772 2135Passcode: 104074
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/self-awareness-as-key-for-intercultural-and-interreligious-understanding/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T120000
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CREATED:20220926T092400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T092400Z
UID:3290-1664791200-1664798400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:The Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World\, Highlighting the Contributions of Older Women
DESCRIPTION:The New York commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2022 will highlight “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women” in successfully navigating today’s myriad of global challenges. \nThe past three years have brought profound upheaval in the worlds’ health\, socioeconomic\, and environmental sectors\, with pandemic and climate related impacts experienced globally. These effects continue to be deeply significant\, particularly for many older women who bear the burden of cumulative disadvantage. Recognition of the vital contributions of older women and inclusion of their voices\, perspectives and needs is critical to creating policies responsive to local\, national\, and global challenges and catastrophes. \nUNIDOP 2022 is a call to action and opportunity\, with globally representative older women\, parliamentarians\, and UN representatives offering multi-stakeholder dialogue on the resilience of living through and responding to climate disaster\, conflict\, or pandemic\, experiencing and managing the physical and emotional disruption to losses of family\, income\, and social connectedness. Panels will highlight relevant actions that include efforts toward inclusion of older persons\, protection of their human rights\, and contributions to sustainable development. The necessity of ongoing data collection inclusive of older persons and disaggregated by gender and age will be incorporated throughout. \nObjectives:\n➢ To highlight the resilience of older women in the face of environmental\, social\, economic and lifelong inequalities \n➢ To raise awareness of the importance of improved world-wide data collection\, disaggregated by age and gender \n➢ To call on member states\, UN entities\, UN Women\, and civil society to include older women in the center of all policies\, ensuring gender equality as described in the Secretary-General’s report\, Our Common Agenda \n  \nYou can follow the event live on the UN Web TV.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/the-resilience-of-older-persons-in-a-changing-world-highlighting-the-contributions-of-older-women/
LOCATION:New York & online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220908T095730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T095730Z
UID:3268-1664460000-1664465400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Local level victim support services – a pillar of a holistic approach to urban security
DESCRIPTION:The right to access justice and to be protected against repeated victimisation may remain unattainable in practice\, if victims of crime do not to receive professional advice and support. The criminal justice system may also seem daunting and confusing to those who are not familiar with it. In the opposite case-scenario\, adequate services for victims can enhance citizens’ feeling of safety and increase their trust in urban authorities and social institutions. \nWith this in mind\, the Municipality of Piraeus established a Victim Support Unit. Founded within the framework of the BSFS project (2019-2023; co-financed by the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions)\, the Unit supports victims of any type of crime and provides psychosocial and legal services\, as well as referrals to relevant institutional and social bodies. The session will explore the modalities of building one-stop-shop support services\, and other relevant victim support practices and share the lessons learned of making such initiatives functional and sustainable. \nIn this session\, the following topics will be discussed: \n\nHow to create a one-stop-shop system to support victims of crime and their affected relatives?\nHow does the Victim Support Unit in the case of the City of Piraeus\, provide one-stop-shop support for victims?\nHow to involve and train an interdisciplinary team\, including lawyers\, psychologists\, social workers\, and volunteers to provide support to victims\, in one place?\nWhat other victim support practices are elaborated and implemented at the local level in different member states?\nHow to effectively communicate externally about such victim support services – How to inform the citizens?\nWhat are other cities’ examples and recommendations with regards to the establishments and operationalisation of such victim support services?
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/local-level-victim-support-services-a-pillar-of-a-holistic-approach-to-urban-security/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220927T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220906T091842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T091842Z
UID:3261-1664303400-1664310600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:#PetPower Night: celebrating the Human Animal Bond
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe received the opportunity to present the Facility Dogs Europe project at the upcoming Pet Power event\, hosted by Pet alliance Europe. Yes\, this is a pet-friendly networking event on 27 September – so mark your calendar! \nJoin us from 6:30-8:30PM and hear the keynote speaker from Dogs for Good -Chief Executive\, Peter Gorbing on the importance of harmonised guidelines for training all kinds of assistance\, therapy or emotional support animals and how they’re working with other associations to develop these. \nThey will also have some associations training guide dogs for the blind and pet therapy hospital volunteers there to share info on their vital work. It is an opportunity to meet and network with key players in the pet welfare sector.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/petpower-night-celebrating-the-human-animal-bond/
LOCATION:Résidence Palace\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20220919T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20220919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220718T122837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T123853Z
UID:3220-1663545600-1663631999@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Infovictims III – Final Seminar
DESCRIPTION:APAV and the Infovictims Partnership will promote the seminar “Innovate to humanise the justice system for victims”. \nThe beautiful Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation\, in the very heart of Lisbon\, was the venue elected to hold our event on September 19th 2022. \nThis event will gather key actors to success of the Infovictims Informative Model\, celebrating the third edition of this project recognised as a best practice in information to victims of crime in Europe. \nConfirm your presence by registering here. \nFor more information\, please visit apav.pt/Infovictims \nHope to see you in Lisbon! Registration is free of charge and no travel and accommodation are foreseen. \nSave your seat!
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/infovictims-iii-final-seminar/
LOCATION:Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation\, Lisbon\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220909T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220714T092022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T092022Z
UID:3216-1662681600-1662854399@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:VOICES 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:VOICES is proud to host its 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium\, Pathways to Resilience on Friday\, September 9 and Saturday\, September 10 at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in New York City. \nThis year’s program is presented in partnership with the Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM). The two-day event brings together distinguished professionals working in national security\, law enforcement\, victims’ services\, mental health\, compensation\, and investigations in the aftermath of 9/11\, as well as other international acts of mass violence. \nPlease note: For attendance at the Symposium\, VOICES will comply with all current COVID-19 mask mandates and health protocols as per the New York Marriott Downtown and New York City / CDC guidelines. \nThe September 9 program is available via live stream only\, and the September 10 program is available in-person and via live stream. The programs are free and registration is required.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/voices-21st-annual-remembrance-symposium/
LOCATION:New York & online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220906T104144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T104144Z
UID:3265-1662595200-1662767999@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Global Congress will provide a platform for victims of terrorism to directly share experiences\, challenges\, stories of their resilience\, and contributions to wider society in a socially connected environment and to advocate for the strengthening and upholding of their rights and effective fulfilment of their needs. The Congress will allow the audience to learn about good practices undertaken by Member States and civil society organizations\, while ensuring that victims’ voices are heard and that their experiences shape the way forward in their own countries and across borders.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/united-nations-global-congress-of-victims-of-terrorism-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220831T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220831T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220803T122849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T122849Z
UID:3238-1661976000-1661980500@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:How To Deliver Training With Pizzazz
DESCRIPTION:Many victim service providers deliver trainings as part of their job. In this session\, we’ll provide tips on how to develop effective trainings and deliver them with energy and style\, as well as strategies on how to design and deliver trainings that focus on communities of colour. We’ll examine how you can create effective PowerPoint slides\, engage participants\, and increase your comfort when training others.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/how-to-deliver-training-with-pizzazz/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220809T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220713T074740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T074740Z
UID:3201-1660037400-1660050000@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting Victims and Survivors and Protecting All Those at Risk
DESCRIPTION:This symposium provides a timely opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the government’s plan to partially ban conversion therapy\, as well as examine ways in which other relevant organisations\, bodies and institutions can help to clamp down on the practice\, support victims and survivors and protect those who are vulnerable and at risk. \nProgramme\n\n\nDiscuss the government’s approach to banning conversion therapies\nAnalyse Conversion Therapy Protection Orders and discuss key gaps and opportunities\nHighlight the case for extending the ban on conversion therapy to trans people\nAssess how the pandemic has affected global attempts to clamp down on conversion therapies\nExamine current support structures for victims and survivors of conversion therapy and assess what more is needed to ensure better support\nIdentify ways to better protect those at risk of and vulnerable to being imposed or self-referred to conversion therapies\nExamine the drivers of conversion therapy\, including religious reasons\, and discuss how they can be addressed\nCompare international responses to conversion therapies and whether they can be applied to the UK\nAnalyse the UK’s existing legislative framework and how it can be utilised to clamp down on practices that are used as part of conversion therapies\nDiscuss the role of the police and health authorities in protecting those at risk of being subjected to conversion therapies
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/ending-conversion-therapy-supporting-victims-and-survivors-and-protecting-all-those-at-risk/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220713T075459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075459Z
UID:3206-1658952000-1658956500@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Expert Q&A on Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program
DESCRIPTION:Environmental crimes often involve injury or harm to human\, pet\, and wildlife health and the environment. These criminal violations may result in direct and proximate harm in the form of adverse health impacts or\, in the most extreme cases\, death. Organizations and businesses may also suffer economic harm due to violations of federal environmental laws and other associated crimes. This session will provide an overview of the Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program and address the unique victim identification and rights issues associated with environmental crimes.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/expert-qa-on-environmental-crime-victim-assistance-program/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220722T084536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T084536Z
UID:3232-1658952000-1658954700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Policy Reputation Calendar: Why You Need One\, and How to Do It
DESCRIPTION:Join Quorum on July 27th from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. EST as they discuss why you need a policy reputation calendar\, and how to build one. You’ll learn about: \n\nThe specific benefits of introducing your organization and issues to stakeholders\nHow to ensure key players remember you when your issue comes to the table\nHow to determine which stakeholders you want to share your message with\nWhich engagement techniques drive the most impact on your relationships with legislators\, staff\, advocates\, or stakeholders
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/policy-reputation-calendar-why-you-need-one-and-how-to-do-it/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220718T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220713T075902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075902Z
UID:3208-1658149200-1658251800@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Protecting the Rights of Trafficked Persons: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting III
DESCRIPTION:The third Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting of 2022 will provide a forum to discuss how to better protect the rights of victims of human trafficking. \nThe first session will focus on the rights of child trafficking victims and the specific challenges faced by these most vulnerable of targets. \nThe second session will centre on means of countering human trafficking in the context of armed conflict. \nAgainst the background of the rapid growth of the use of online platforms to recruit\, groom and exploit victims\, the third and final working session will discuss how to combat human trafficking in cyberspace.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/protecting-the-rights-of-trafficked-persons-supplementary-human-dimension-meeting-iii/
LOCATION:Hofburg\, Vienna\, Austria
ORGANIZER;CN="The Polish OSCE Chairmanship and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)":MAILTO:hdmeetings@odihr.pl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220714T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220713T075159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075159Z
UID:3203-1657810800-1657816200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Older women in crises: Invisible among the most vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:This event will seek to explore the multiple and intersecting forms of discriminations faced by older women in emergencies and put forward ideas on how to address such challenges and ensure that their needs are met.. Sponsored by the Stakeholder Group on Ageing (SGA) and co-sponsored by the UN Programme on Ageing (Un DESA)\, UN Women and the Special Procedures Office of the Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons\, the event will consist of a moderator-driven\, interactive panel discussion among high level speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to raise questions and share comments on the specific interventions made by panelists or to the theme of the event. See the flyer and concept note for more details.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/older-women-in-crises-invisible-among-the-most-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220621T081153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T081153Z
UID:3110-1657618200-1657630800@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Improving the Safety of Women & Girls: Delivering Structural Changes to Empower Women\, Reduce Violence & Increase Prosecutions
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is an invaluable opportunity to discuss and evaluate strategies for widespread structural change. Delegates will discuss methods to prevent VAWG\, support and protect victims and survivors\, and increase the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in dealing with these cases. \nProgramme\n\nExamine the current legislative framework for tackling violence against women and girls and discuss opportunities for further legislative reform\nEvaluate the effectiveness of the government’s VAWG strategy\, and the extent to which this is sufficient in targeting the issue\nDiscuss steps to improve safety on UK streets and public spaces\nUnderstand why certain crimes such as rape have such low prosecution rates and how that can be improved\nExplore how to improve trust in the criminal justice system to ensure that women are empowered to report VAWG\nIdentify and examine the fundamental causes of violence against women and girls\, and raise awareness of the need to target institutionalised misogyny\nConsider opportunities for education programs to target and discourage misogyny\nAddress intersectionalities and understand how to support the most vulnerable groups\nExplore how to improve information sharing across agencies to improve police coordination in preventing and combating VAWG\nEvaluate the suitability of proposed changes to standards\, behaviours and practices within policing\nShare best practices of successful campaigns raising awareness and preventing gender-based violence through education\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nDomestic Violence Coordinators\nPolice Authorities\nMental Health Professionals\nFamilies Services Officers\nHealth Service Professionals\nSocial Care Professionals\nVictim Support Representatives\nLGBT Rights Associations\nAnti-Social Behaviour Coordinators\nCommunity Support Officers\nSocial Workers and Social Services Officers\nCriminal Justice Practitioners\nLegal Professionals\nLocal Authority Officers & Councillors\nEquality and Diversity Practitioners\nAcademics and Researchers\nEmployers’ Associations\nEqual Opportunity Agencies\nWomen’s Lobbyist Groups\nWomen’s NGOs Networks\nNational Coordinators on Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities\nSocial Exclusion Officers\nHuman Rights Professionals\nDisability Forums and Associations\nWomen Refugees and Advice Centres
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/improving-the-safety-of-women-girls-delivering-structural-changes-to-empower-women-reduce-violence-increase-prosecutions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220624T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220621T082240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082240Z
UID:3112-1656063000-1656074700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Preventing exploitation and ensuring decent work for refugees from Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar organised by ILO\, ETUC and La Strada International\, the organisers aim to gather the respective perspectives and experiences of relevant actors at the international\, European\, and selected national levels\, NGOs\, employers’ and workers’ organisations on the challenges persons fleeing Ukraine face in finding decent work. Questions they seek to answer are: \n\nWhat are barriers to finding decent work\, including obstacles related to the implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive and access to the labour market?\nWhich sectors do persons fleeing Ukraine find work in?\nWhat measures have been taken to ensure that they have access to decent work?\nWhat are success stories? What are elements that contributed to this success?\nAre there indications of labour exploitation and how could abuse best be prevented?\n\nDraft agenda\n9:30 Opening and Welcome\n\nMs Lieve Verboven\, Director\, ILO Office for the EU and the Benelux countries\nMs Suzanne Hoff\, International Coordinator\, La Strada International\n\n9:40-11:00 Panel 1: Perspectives and experiences from the international and European level\n\nMr Igor Degnera\, Acting Interim Head of the Ukrainian Labour Inspection (SLS – State Labour Service) (tbc)\nMr Pedro Assures Rodrigues\, Head of the Enforcement and Analysis Unit\, European Labour Authority\nMr Xavi Gomila\, Global Public Affairs Manager\, World Employment Federation\nMs Mercedes Miletti\, Advisor of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)\n\nModerator: Ms Lieve Verboven\, Director\, ILO Office for the EU and the Benelux countries \n11:15-12:45 Panel 2: Perspectives and experiences from the national contexts\n\nMr Bart Stalpaert\, Director\, Sociale Inlichtingen en Opsporingsdienst (SIOD) (tbc)\nMr Vasyl Andreyev\, Vice Chair\, Federation of Trade Unions in Ukraine\, President of the Construction and Building Materials Workers Union of Ukraine (PROFBUD)\nMr Benjamin Cope\, Researcher\, Foundation Nasz Wybor\nMr Zsolt Dudas\, Project Manager in Ukraine\, International Labour Organization\n\nModerator: Suzanne Hoff\, International Coordinator\, La Strada International
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/preventing-exploitation-and-ensuring-decent-work-for-refugees-from-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220530T102435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T102435Z
UID:3087-1655803800-1655816400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour: Ensuring Effective Responses and Supporting Victims
DESCRIPTION:This symposium\, taking place in the lead-up to Anti-social behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (18-24 July)\, provides an invaluable opportunity to examine existing legislation and recent government initiatives designed to tackle ASB and support victims\, and to assess the wider\, underlying societal problems and policy failures that need to be addressed in order to make meaningful change in this area. \nProgramme\n\n\nEvaluate the effectiveness of the current legislative framework for dealing with ASB (ASBCPA Act) and discuss opportunities for reform\nAssess the use of the Community Trigger and identify methods to ensure it is accessible for victims and utilised in practice\nExamine how local authorities and registered providers (RPs) can prevent ASB and protect victims in their areas\nExplore opportunities to enhance the legal rights of victims of ASB\, particularly through the proposed Victims’ Law\nDebate the success of government initiatives such as the Beating Crime Plan\, and assess what more it can do to tackle ASB\nAnalyse the role of the police and PCCs in dealing with ASB and how the response can be improved\nAssess the effectiveness of local responses to reports of ASB\, and develop strategies for a more co-ordinated multi-agency response\nRaise awareness of the seriousness of ASB and its potentially devastating impacts upon victims\, and identify methods to debunk the myth that it is a ‘low-level crime’\nExplore successful educational programs raising awareness of ASB within housing areas\nAssess the wider\, underlying societal problems and policy failures that contribute to ASB\nEvaluate the impact of Covid-19 on levels of ASB in communities and discuss opportunities for targeted responses to increased tensions and isolated victims\nReflect on the need to gather more data on instances of ASB and create a plan for the future
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/addressing-anti-social-behaviour-ensuring-effective-responses-and-supporting-victims/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220608T103317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T103317Z
UID:3099-1655803800-1655814600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Determining and Evaluating the Best Interests and Rights of Children in Parental Separation and Care Proceedings: exploring perspectives and best practices across Europe
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council of Europe for this CINGO Civil Society Committee on the Rights of the Child free webinar session with experts and thought leaders across Europe and the opportunity for live online discussion to take place on Tuesday 21 June (9:30-12:30 CET). The webinar will be in English. \nThe following questions will be addressed in six parallel workshops and two concluding panel discussions. Each workshop starts with an introduction of the theme by a speaker [about 20 minutes] followed by an exchange of views and experiences among participants. \n1/ How are the recommendations from UN CRC CG 14 and 20 implemented in the activities of family professionals? \n2/ The case of young children: What elements are considered to evaluate BIC of toddlers and infants (under 5-year-old)? \n3/ How to promote the rights and wellbeing of older children and adolescents experiencing the care system? \n4/ How to organise the defence of children and what are their possibility of recourse and support in cases of violence against their needs? \n5/ How to implement the participation of children in expressing their views. \n6/ What kind of education and support for parents who are separating or whose child is in care? \nWe expect to have a lot of interested participants\, so we might not be able to give the floor to all. Therefore\, in order to smooth the discussion\, priority will be given to those who had sent a text before the webinar. \nWe recommend you express your interest by submitting your brief views and experience before the webinar (maximum 500 words/3 minutes)\, addressing one or both of the following questions: \n1) What is happening in your professional context regarding the workshop question? \n2) What needs to be done to improve the situation of children\, especially the most vulnerable? \nSend the text of intervention you would like to do as soon as possible and before 17 June to: \n CivilSocietyCommittee.RC@gmail.com \nSending a text is not mandatory to attend the workshop\, you can follow the lectures and discussions online.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/determining-and-evaluating-the-best-interests-and-rights-of-children-in-parental-separation-and-care-proceedings-exploring-perspectives-and-best-practices-across-europe/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220530T102125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T102125Z
UID:3084-1655217000-1655224200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Safeguarding the Rights of Child Victims of Crime: The case law of the European Court of Human Rights as inspiration and call to action
DESCRIPTION:This high-level seminar offers a forum for introducing\, exploring and discussing the case law of law of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the rights of child victims of crime. \nDefence for Children International – Italy and the Italian Ministry of Justice\, together with the E-PROTECT consortium\, are organising this high-level seminar as the third and final international event in the context of the EU co-funded project E-PROTECT II.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/safeguarding-the-rights-of-child-victims-of-crime-the-case-law-of-the-european-court-of-human-rights-as-inspiration-and-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220523T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20220525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220317T135937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T135937Z
UID:2804-1653318000-1653485400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:12th edition of the CEP Electronic Monitoring Conference
DESCRIPTION:From the 23th until the 25th of May 2022\, it is time for the 12th edition of the Electronic Monitoring Conference in Helsinki\, Finland. This years theme is  ‘Electronic monitoring and probation goals: a symbiotic relationship’.  \nElectronic monitoring remains a relatively isolated example of the widespread deployment of technologies in probation practice and community sanctions more broadly. Technologies are already part of our everyday lives but\, in common with other public services\, are likely to effect on probation practice. As technologies develop and begin to penetrate into probation practices to a greater extent\, the challenges of using them in ways which complement probation work grows. \nThe focus of the 12th electronic monitoring conference will be on developing understanding of how electronic monitoring can support probation practices and how other technologies may assist with the use of EM to meet probation goals. \nKey questions which will be addressed are: \n\nwhat are the ethical challenges of integrating a range of technologies into probation practice;\nwhat novel technologies are available to support probation goals and electronic monitoring and how are they currently deployed;\nwhat are the possibilities of using Artificial Intelligence with electronic monitoring;\nhow to maximise engagement of staff and service users with the help of electronic monitoring and other technologies.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/12th-edition-of-the-cep-electronic-monitoring-conference/
LOCATION:Scandic Marina Congress Centre\, Helsinki\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220511T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220512T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220228T161359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T162034Z
UID:2777-1652227200-1652399999@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:VSE 2022 Annual Conference – The Age of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe and Victim Support Malta are delighted to welcome you to the Victim Support Europe 2022 Annual Conference – The Age of Resilience.\n\nWe are meeting on the beautiful historic island of Malta\, at the Urban Valley Resort in the city of Kappara. The Conference is organised as a two-day event on Wednesday May 11th and Thursday 12th 2022\, which leaves the opportunity to extend your stay for a wonderful weekend at this stunning location!\n\nThis year’s conference “The Age of Resilience” is an opportunity to discuss the different routes we can take to reach recovery and resilience. The discussion aims at highlighting the ways to achieve resilience\, individual\, social\, and structural\, by sharing resilience strategies and approaches to contain systemic threats.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/vse-2022-annual-conference-the-age-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Urban Valley Resort & Spa Malta\, Triq Wied Ghollieqa\, Kappara\, SGN4437\, Malta
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220503T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220414T084827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T084827Z
UID:2937-1651586400-1651593600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: WORKING WITH UKRAINIAN REFUGEES – PREVENTING VICARIOUS TRAUMA
DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \nAs the war in Ukraine rages on and many Ukrainian citizens have been forced to flee their homes\, people all over Europe are working around the clock to support Ukrainian refugees. From victim support workers to translators and volunteers – people with all kinds of backgrounds are impacted by the stories they hear. These stories can have a tremendous impact on their mental health\, causing many to experience compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. \nOur member EMDR Europe has offered to provide a training to people (at risk of) experiencing vicarious trauma in their work with Ukrainian refugees. The training will be held on the Victim Support Hub on 3 May 2022 at 14:00 CET\, and is open for anybody who works with Ukrainian refugees directly or manages people that do. The training will cover traumatic reactions\, promote resilience\, and there is a possibility for follow-up group sessions if needed. \nPlease send an email to i.lokerse@victimsupporteurope.eu if you would be interested in attending this training.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/webinar-working-with-ukrainian-refugees-preventing-vicarious-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220428T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220325T115650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T115650Z
UID:2833-1651140000-1651151700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:NSAW Webinar Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Action Against Stalking is organising the National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW) “Stalking IS NOT a joke”\, which will run between 25 and 29 April 2022. \nThe theme of this week will be focusing on tackling the negative impacts created by the language people use\, the social norms and myths surrounding online and offline stalking – especially in younger generations. \nThroughout the whole month of April\, they will be focusing on this theme\, and during the NSAW they plan to have livestreams and interviews planned\, as well as a Webinar Masterclass. \nMore information about the programme and registration will soon be available at: https://www.actionagainststalking.org/event-details/nsaw-webinar-masterclass
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/nsaw-webinar-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220426T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220322T123817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T123817Z
UID:2819-1650965400-1650978000@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Preventing Forced Marriage: Improving Outcomes and Strengthening Legislative Protection
DESCRIPTION:In 2020\, the Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) received 759 cases\, 750 of which related solely to forced marriage\, three to both forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM)\, and six solely related to FGM. Despite representing a 44% decrease on the average annual number of cases\, the severity of the problem is thought to have remained somewhat stable\, the decline being attributed to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic\, as restrictions were placed on weddings and overseas travel. Whilst men are still victims of forced marriage\, the cases received by the FMU overwhelmingly involve female victims\, a total of 603 cases in 2020\, representing 79% of cases. In 2020\, of the cases in which the FMU provided advice or support\, 9% of cases involved victims with mental capacity concerns and 26% involved victims below 18 years of age. The latter has prompted concerns that existing forced marriage law does not provide sufficient protection for children\, placing the onus on the child to secure their own protection by speaking out against both their family and community. Additionally\, in the case of 16- and 17-year olds\, where children are able to marry with parental consent\, there is evidence that a legal loophole is being exploited in order to coerce young people into child marriages. \nForced marriage is illegal in England and Wales\, including instances where a victim is taken overseas in order to force them to marry and instances where the victim lacks the mental capacity to consent to the marriage. The criminal law in this area is set out in section 121 of the Anti-Social Behaviour\, Crime and Policing Act 2014\, and a conviction can entail a sentence of up to seven years in prison. Courts also have the power to grant forced marriage protection orders\, designed to protect victims according to their individual circumstances. The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill is currently progressing through the House of Commons\, and aims to tackle existing gaps in legislation that have enabled child marriage to persist. The bill would raise the minimum age for civil partnerships and marriage from 16 to 18 in England and Wales\, whilst simultaneously making it an offence to carry out any conduct with the purpose of causing a child to enter into marriage. \nWhilst the bill has been welcomed by many as a ‘huge step forward’ in addressing these issues\, concerns have been raised regarding the potential effects of criminalisation. Some organisations have sought to emphasise the risk of driving problems underground in the aftermath of criminalisation\, making child marriages harder to detect and reducing the likelihood that individuals and victims will speak up. The Traveller Movement have similarly warned that such a legislative step could increase numbers of children in care\, questioning the extent to which specific communities were consulted in the drafting stages of the bill. From a broader perspective\, there are also concerns about public knowledge and understanding of forced marriage legislation. According to Near Neighbours\, a significant proportion of women are\, in fact\, unaware that forced marriage is illegal. As displayed by a freedom of information request made in 2020\, this has been compounded by a failure of local authorities to maintain proper records of those at risk of forced marriage. \nThis symposium will provide policymakers\, charities\, social workers\, police officers\, teachers\, and other safeguarding professionals with the opportunity to evaluate proposed legislative reform\, identify key issues in current policy\, and develop strategies to improve outcomes for victims of forced marriage.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/preventing-forced-marriage-improving-outcomes-and-strengthening-legislative-protection/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220404T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220325T120016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T120016Z
UID:2836-1649070000-1649075400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Participation of Hate Crime Victims in Criminal Proceedings
DESCRIPTION:Hate crime victims who chose to participate in criminal or civil proceedings must feel safe and supported each step of the way. They should have the opportunity to present the harm they have suffered\, receive compensation and have the confidence that their procedural rights will be safeguarded. Regardless if the prosecution leads to conviction\, it is imperative that hate crime victims have meaningful access to justice and can participate in the criminal proceedings. \nThe webinar is organized as part of the Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness and Resources for Hate Crime Victim Support (EStAR) project. It will promote hate crime victims’ active participation and adequate support provision during the criminal proceedings. Leading experts and practitioners in the field will provide insights into victims’ participation rights in different types of jurisdictions\, provision of legal aid in criminal proceedings and international litigation. It will look at how hate crime victims should be supported during these proceedings\, as well as offer professional perspectives and experiences on navigating the criminal justice system. \nSpeakers \nMs. Suzan van der Aa\, Professor of Criminal law and Criminal Procedure\, Department Criminal Law and Criminology of Maastricht University \nMr. Krešimir Kamber\, Lawyer at European Court of Human Rights\, Directorate of Jurisconsult\, Registry of the European Court of Human Rights \nMr. Michal Zálešák\, Legal Consultant\, European Roma Rights Centre\, Attorney-in-law at the Slovak Bar of Attorneys \nMr. Lars-Arne Raffel\, Social worker\, ZEBRA – Centre for Victims of Right-Wing Attacks \nParticipation \nIf you are a criminal justice professional working to enhance your national hate crime victim support structures\, a civil society representative working on hate crime victim support or have interest in criminal justice\, please join the webinar (passcode: 20466000).
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/participation-of-hate-crime-victims-in-criminal-proceedings/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T201500
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220317T135101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T135101Z
UID:2795-1648580400-1648584900@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Establishing Victim Services Vicarious Trauma Response Collaboratives
DESCRIPTION:On March 29\, 2022\, at 2:00 p.m. ET\, the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) will present an online Expert Q&A discussion with Pamela Champlain and Janet Fine on “Establishing Victim Services Vicarious Trauma Response Collaboratives.” \nWhile vicarious trauma is both a normal and inevitable response to working with victims of crime\, there is growing recognition of the need to build trauma-informed organizations and supportive partnerships to mitigate the negative impacts of secondary trauma and expand opportunities to enhance resiliency. This session will provide an overview of OVC TTAC’s engagement with communities across the United States in developing and sustaining vicarious trauma peer-to-peer collaboratives.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/establishing-victim-services-vicarious-trauma-response-collaboratives/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T153725
CREATED:20220322T124058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T124058Z
UID:2822-1648557000-1648564200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:United European Citizens for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:We are currently in the middle of an unprecedented crisis in Europe. The invasion of Ukraine has redefined the parameters of what we imagined to be possible. \nIn this light\, we are hosting this event to bring together citizens\, civil society organisations\, as well as Ukrainian representatives\, to facilitate information sharing and horizontal discussion on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the future of Europe within that context. Especially as we are a group of civil society organisations\, we want to showcase some actions by the Ukrainian civil society\, what the state of it is now\, and what we can do to support them.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/united-european-citizens-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Brussels
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