Statewide Training

We train people throughout the state of Texas on a variety of sexual assault issues and related topics that apply to advocates, counselors, law enforcement, prosecutors, prevention workers, and the general public. Workshops and trainings are free and are available for organizations working to end sexual assault.

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Training Topics

Introductory Trainings

The Dynamics of Sexual Assault

This is an introductory review of the continuum of sexual violence, in regards to both stranger and non-stranger assaults. The workshop provides an overview of the prevalence of sexual assault/abuse, vulnerabilities of survivors and barriers to reporting, and explores concepts of coercion, exploitation of power, and gender bias. Finally, the course includes a discussion of the cycle of violence, the intersection of domestic violence and sexual assault, and the short and long-term effects on survivors.

Trauma-Informed Care

This workshop provides context for survivor response by addressing the neurobiology of trauma and cultural awareness and sensitivity. Participants will engage in an exploration of their values, beliefs and biases, and will discover how stereotypes, discrimination and prejudices impact service delivery. At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will have learned how to avoid unintentional re-victimization and victim blaming, and will be better equipped to assist survivors in a culturally responsive way.

Introduction to Advocacy

Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care

Establishing Rapport with Sexual Assault Victims

This training examines the intersection of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking and explores the dynamics of the trafficker/victim relationship, paying particular attention to trauma bonds and familial trafficking. It provides a discussion of the neurobiology of trauma and the potential consequences thereof. Participants will learn about the effects of complex trauma as well as the vulnerability of children and teens to sexual exploitation. Some case scenarios will be discussed in order to provide a framework of appropriate trauma-informed and victim-centered responses.

Enhanced Human Trafficking Training for Law Enforcement

This 3 hour course is designed for law enforcement and service providers to come together to investigate sexual assault and human trafficking cases in a more trauma-informed, survivor-centered way. This training focuses on the dynamics of human trafficking, trauma response, and investigation techniques in establishing force, fraud and coercion. Interactive case scenarios are given, reviewing evidence collected in successful prosecutions. Best practices in collaborative approaches and coalition development and sustainability are discussed.

Trauma-Informed Human Trafficking Investigations

Human Trafficking Investigations takes a look at the enormity of Human Trafficking internationally, nationally and locally in the State of Texas. The course focuses on the victimology of the trafficking victim revealing a common thread of Polyvictimization that leads to PTSD, the symptomatic problems that PTSD causes for investigators and care workers. The course is meant for participants to understand the necessity of a multi-disciplinary and trauma-focused investigation.

Responding to Human Trafficking in a Medical Setting

This course is designed for health care practitioners and provides best practices and suggested protocols for identifying and responding to patients who are survivors of human trafficking. Dynamics of trafficking is reviewed, as well as trauma-informed response and services. Participants will practice implementing protocol in trafficking scenarios and will learn how to facilitate multidisciplinary team collaboration to provide a more holistic assistance to survivors.

Special Populations

TAASA also provides advanced workshops on working with survivors of unique populations.

Supporting Male Survivors

Immigration and Sexual Assault
Advanced Safety Planning/Trauma informed services for immigrants
Trauma-Informed Interviewing of Immigrant & Detained Survivors
Sexual Assault and Homelessness
Intersection of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Homelessness
Sexual Assault of the Elderly/Disabled/Children
Sexual Assault on Campus & Combating Rape Culture

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention Overview
Prevention Program Planning and Implementation
Community Engagement and Mobilization
Cultivating Youth Leaders

Criminal Justice & Legal

Sexual Assault Laws 101
Crime Victims’ Rights
Survivor’s Civil Legal Remedies
Confidentiality and Privilege
Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations
Sexual Assault Investigator Training and Crime Scene Response

Core Advocate Training

The Dynamics of Sexual Assault
Crisis Intervention
Adults Molested as Children/Incest
Marital Rape
Immigration and Sexual Assault
Male Survivors of Sexual Assault

Human Trafficking

Dynamics of Human Trafficking
Resources for Human Trafficking Survivors: A Collaborative Approach to Services
Trauma-Informed Human Trafficking Investigations
Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking

Nonprofit Program

Board Training
Strategic Planning
Federal Compliance
Measuring Success: Program Evaluation
Organizational Learning
Participatory and Empowerment Evaluation

Medical/SANE

Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviewing
Victim Identification in a Medical Setting

Please note: This is a list of examples and does not include all training topics. Additional training options available upon request.

What Does Training Look Like?

In-person Trainings

We can visit your rape crisis center, team, or organization in Texas.

Webinars

You can join our webinars on various topics related to sexual assault. Watch our previous webinars on our YouTube channel!

Conferences

You can get training on relevant topics at our annual TAASA conference.