A hope for you from us:
“May you be blessed with wisdom to discern your path, the courage to pursue your goals, and the perseverance to overcome obstacles, leading you to abundant success in all of your endeavors.” -unknown
Our Calendar of Training and Education
Everyday in Every Town: Human Trafficking
This training is a part of the NOVA Spring 2025 NVAA Training: Myra Strand will present a 101 Dynamics Human Trafficking This is presented twice that day: 10am-noon | 6pm-8pm
Conflict Resolution: Self Regulation, Co Regulation, De-Escalation
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Conflict Resolution: Self Regulation, Co Regulation, De-Escalation
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
MOPS Conference
Russell Strand is going to Springfield, MO! He will be providing a full day of training, his presentations: -Human Centric Interviewing -My Road from Law Enforcement to Victim Advocacy -Integrated Primary Prevention – It’s a Brave New World -Tearing Down the Silos – Building True Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Impact of Porn
TBDConference for forensic nurses and the multi-disciplinary team members hosted by the University of Southern Indiana. Myra and Russell Strand will lead a workshop on the relationship between Porn and Victimization. Toolkit that will be offered to participants: "Critical Media Literacy: Porn"
Crimes Against Women Conference
→Myra and Russ are part of the Strangulation Preconference →Myra and Russ will also be teaching Yoga at the Conference 
→Myra and Russ will be delivering a presentation on the relationship between Victimization and Porn →Myra and Russ will be delivering a presentation on Human Centric Interviewing →Myra will […]
Embodied Communication Training: Applying Trauma Informed Forensic Interview Modalities to support communication
Part One: The Body and the Brain: A Few Things to Know About Communication (2 hours) Drawing from lessons learned from working with people who have experienced crime victimization, this training will highlight key psychophysiological concepts that play a relevant role in our ability to communicate effectively. This foundational training […]
Conflict Resolution: Self Regulation, Co Regulation, De-Escalation
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Conflict Resolution: Self Regulation, Co Regulation, De-Escalation
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Conflict Resolution: Self Regulation, Co Regulation, De-Escalation
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand