Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

This course is designed to help professionals understand the impact trauma has on victims in the context of sexual assault. These crimes can be difficult to investigate because often we misinterpret the response we see while working with victims. We are trained as law enforcement professionals to detect deception and follow-up when we find inconsistencies during our investigation. This course is designed for professionals and service providers who work with trauma victims, conduct interviews, and investigate these cases. The goal is to provide a better understanding of the brain science that supports common reactions trauma victims experience.

Course topics:

* Define trauma and the areas of the of the brain that are affected

* Identifying the trauma responses after an event

* Discussing common misconceptions that lead to victim blaming

* Looking at the brain response with the Defense Circuitry takes over

* Understanding how memories are encoded during a traumatic event

* Apply strategies for working with victims impacted by trauma.