This module begins by exploring what safety is, and what it means to different people. This includes physical, emotional, psychological, financial and community contexts for safety. From there, we will explore the fundamental and processes for increasing safety including concrete strategies for developing safety plans with young people and clients.
Learning Objectives- Learn about different types of safety and contexts for what makes people feel safe.
- Explore opportunities to build safety into relationships by modeling boundaries and increasing choice and agency.
- Learn concrete strategies for creating and supporting implementation of safety plans.
- Content Developer: Leslie Briner, MSW
This module for service providers will increase skills and offer a framework for crisis response and de-escalation. The workshop will define the cycle of escalation, threat responses, the spectrum of ideation to intent, and the process of de-escalation. Participants will explore strategies to assess, respond, and de-escalate situations focused on direct practice settings and programs using hands-off approaches.
- Learn what is happening in the body-brain when someone becomes escalated or is having a threat response.
- Explore the process of de-escalation using the 3 A’s: Attunement, Assessment, Alignment.
- Apply de-escalation strategies to practice examples.
- Content Developer: Leslie Briner, MSW
This module begins by exploring the Stages of Change theory and model of behavior change to deepen participant understanding of how people change and sustain new behaviors. Then, participants will learn to identify each of the 6 stages and how to shape service interventions based on each stage. Finally, practice exercises offer opportunities to apply new skills and knowledge about the Stages of Change.
- Explore the Stages of Change: behavior change theory, model, and application.
- Learn how to recognize the six Stages of Change and target service responses to each stage.
- Practice identifying Stages of Change and apply model to service provider activities.
- Content Developer: Leslie Briner, MSW
This training is for housing case managers and service providers. It begins by exploring the definitions and foundational concepts of Motivational Interviewing (MI), which is an evidence-based approach to supporting people through change. The workshop begins with an overview of MI, then explores its specific techniques and skills. The training concludes with opportunities to practice the skills of Motivational Interviewing. This is an introductory training and does not require any prior clinical experience.
Learning Objectives- Learn the foundational concepts of Motivational Interviewing and when to use this approach.
- Explore the specific skills and OARS technique of Motivational Interviewing (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, summarizing).
- Practice the skills of Motivational Interviewing applied to service provider scenarios
- Content Developer: Leslie Briner, MSW
This training equips advocates with the essential knowledge to uphold survivor privacy while ensuring compliance with legal and funding requirements. Participants will explore the importance of confidentiality in trauma-informed care, learn to apply best practices in handling sensitive information, and understand how privilege protects survivor communications. The training emphasizes strategies for maintaining confidentiality in diverse settings, including multidisciplinary teams and rural communities.
Learning Objectives:- Identify the core principles of confidentiality and its role in trauma-informed, survivor-centered advocacy.
- Explain legal protections, including privileged communication laws, VOCA requirements, and mandatory reporting obligations.
- Apply best practices for maintaining client confidentiality, including handling subpoenas, records management, and facilitating informed consent for information sharing.
- Content Developer: Michelle Dixon-Wall
Stalking is a complex and often misunderstood form of abuse that intersects with sexual violence in many ways. This module equips sexual assault advocates and direct service providers in Washington State with the tools to recognize stalking behaviors, both online and in person, respond in trauma-informed ways, and support survivor safety. The training emphasizes real-world scenarios, current tech-facilitated stalking trends, and actionable guidance tailored to community-based advocacy settings.
Learning Objectives- Define stalking and identify common behaviors, including technology-facilitated tactics.
- Recognize red flags and survivor disclosures that may indicate stalking, even when not explicitly named.
- Apply trauma-informed strategies for responding to stalking, documenting concerns, and connecting survivors with appropriate referrals and safety supports.
- Content Developer: Leslie Briner, MSW
This module covers both the legal definitions and the strategies for identifying and engaging with individuals affected by human trafficking. It begins by exploring the legal landscape, prevalence, and impact of trafficking, followed by practical approaches for identifying and engaging with survivors, particularly youth. Through a trauma-informed and victim-centered lens, service providers and first responders will be equipped to recognize, respond to, and support those impacted by trafficking, while learning methods to prevent further harm.
Learning Objectives:- Learn the legal definitions of trafficking, the prevalence of exploitation, and where human trafficking occurs.
- Identify red flags of trafficking and understand the recruitment process to prevent or reduce further harm.
- Build relationships and apply engagement strategies to support survivors using trauma-informed approaches.
- Content Developer: Leslie Briner, MSW
This video training series is designed to introduce service providers to the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to human trafficking. Developed by Sabra Boyd, a leading authority in the field, this series explores the complex issue of human trafficking through the lens of homelessness, healthcare, and familial involvement, with a focus on vulnerable populations.
- Human Trafficking and Homelessness
- Human Trafficking and Healthcare
- Familial Trafficking
- Content Developer: Sabra Boyd
This is a two part primer on the Sexual Assault Funding Formula in Washington State.
History of the Sexual Assault Funding Formula
This module explores the origins and evolution of Washington’s sexual assault funding formula. Participants will learn how the 1995 advisory committee established the framework, key changes over time, and the impact of funding decisions on organizations, service providers, and survivors.
The Sexual Assault Funding Formula Today
This module provides an in-depth look at the current OCVA funding formula for sexual assault services in Washington State. Participants will learn how funding is allocated, how recent changes will impact agencies, and strategies for navigating financial shifts.
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- Content Developer: WA Commerce Dept
This course offers a comprehensive guide on creating e-learning modules using Social Strategies, tailored for the WA-SAST program or any organization looking to enhance their training capabilities. Supported by the Washington State Department of Commerce, it covers the basics of e-learning modules, Learning Management Systems (LMS), content development, graphic storyboarding, audio and video integration, animations, and interactive exercises.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of e-learning modules and Learning Management Systems (LMS) and how they can be utilized to create engaging online training experiences.
- Learn the process of content development for e-learning, including creating a content matrix, developing graphic storyboards, and integrating multimedia elements such as audio and video.
- See short and simple demos of the features of an e-learning module including graphics, audio, video, animations, interactive activities, etc.
- Content Developer: Chris Free