BASIC INTENSIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING (BIAT)
The Virginia Victim Assistance Network (The Network) and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (The Action Alliance) are pleased to announce open registration for a Basic Intensive Advocacy Training (BIAT). The BIAT is a collaborative 2-day training designed for both victim-witness and sexual and domestic violence agency advocates in their first two years of advocacy work.
This training provides and overview of the role and responsibility of advocates; the guiding principles of a trauma informed response and the impact and effects of trauma on individuals; an overview of the civil and criminal justice system and tools available for effective advocacy; the importance of a collaborative response and the value of self-care and self- reflection in our work to support victims of violence.
The BIAT provides participants with the opportunity to learn about statewide resources that can support their work as well as opportunities to network and enhance relationships with others doing victim advocacy work in Virginia.
Who should attend:
Advocates in local domestic and/or sexual violence programs and advocates in victim-witness programs with less than two years of direct services to victims are encouraged to attend. In addition, it is encouraged that advocates in the same communities attend together, as the training includes a focus on collaborative responses to better serve victims of violence.
Registration:
The deadline to register is February 7, 2020. Registration will be limited to 40 participants and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for this training includes virtual access to training materials and is: $80.00/VVAN Members, $80.00/VSDVAA Members, or $100.00/Non-Members. You can register with The Network at the following link: vanetwork.org under the "Events" section. For more information about Network membership: http://vanetwork.org/get-involved/ Payment must be received by February 13, 2020.
Logistics:
The training will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. This is a two-day training, beginning on Monday, February 24, 2020 and ending on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be included for both days of the training.
The tentative agenda is: Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the first day, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. The training begins promptly at 9 a.m. On the second day, breakfast will be available from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., with the training beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding by 3:30 p.m.
Dress is casual, however training room temperatures can vary, so dressing in layers is the best option.
A certificate will be provided for advocates who attend both days of the training and all sessions. Following completion of the training evaluation, which will be emailed to attendees after the event, you will have the opportunity to print a fillable certificate.
Please note that you are responsible to secure and pay for your lodging costs, incidentals, and any meals not provided at the training.
Lodging:
We have reserved a block of 25 rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia for overnight accommodations at the government rate of $94.00 per night, plus taxes and fees.
You should make your reservations using the following link: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/P/PHFCCES-VAN-20200223/index.jhtml If you encounter issues with the reservation link, you may make your reservations by calling Embassy Suites by Hilton at 757-213-8502 and reference the rate code: VAN
To guarantee the block room rate, you must make your reservations must by February 3, 2020 to guarantee the room rate.
Please see the hotel's website for additional information.
Parking:
Parking is $10 per day at the city owned garage that is attached to the hotel.
Lodging Scholarships:
A limited number of scholarships to pay lodging costs for Sunday, February 23, 2020 and Monday, February 24, 2020 are available to those who demonstrate interest and need. To be considered for a lodging scholarship, please email Kim Flournoy DiJoseph at kim.dijoseph@vanetwork by January 24, 2020 a brief description of:
· your recent history as a professional advocate
· why you are interested in participating in this training
· your agency’s need for financial assistance
Of note: to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, scholarship selection preference will be given to applicants who have both a victim-witness advocate and community-based advocate attending from their locality, so please do collaborate with your fellow advocates on your participation! Scholarship applicants will be notified of the status of their applications by January 31, 2020 and should be prepared to register for the training by the February 7, 2020 deadline to register.
The deadline to register is February 7, 2020. Registration will be limited to 40 participants and granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment must be received by February 13, 2020.
Questions: Please contact Kim DiJoseph at kim.dijoseph@vanetwork.org.
This training is supported by an OVC Training and Technical Assistance Grant (2018-V3-GX-0090). No federal funds are used to provide food for this event.
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR BY FEBRUARY 13, 2020.
TRAINING REGISTRATION CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Requests for training registration cancellations and refunds must be submitted in writing to Kim Flournoy DiJoseph at kim.dijoseph@vanetwork.org no later than February 13, 2020. A $10.00 processing fee will be assessed. NO REFUNDS WILL BE CONSIDERED OR ISSUED AFTER FEBRUARY 13, 2020.