Trauma-Informed Response and Care: More Than Being "Nice" and Asking Open-Ended Questions is a comprehensive training designed specifically for child abuse advocates at a child advocacy center. This workshop goes beyond surface-level kindness and simple questioning, delving into the principles of trauma-informed care that foster genuine safety, trust, and empowerment […]
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Myra Strand will provide training: Aiming for Safety: Looking for lethality, risk and safety planning This workshop is designed to provide advocates and allied professionals with an in-depth understanding of trauma-informed and healing-centered safety planning, focusing on harm reduction, risk assessment, and safety planning.
"This maybe the most important book about domestic violence written in our time. Michelle writes about their experiences with the Criminal Justice system through an outside perspective. Taking a step out and looking in really changes the view. We cannot simply shrug and say "that is the way it is". […]
Myra Strand is going to Colorado: Keynote Lecture: When Lightening does strike the same place twice: Poly Victimization Break Out One: Erasing the Possibilities: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Break Out Two: Human Centric Interviewing
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Myra Strand will provide (4) presentations: The Impacts of Pornography on Sexual Violence A Deeper Understanding of Ethics in Advocacy Understanding Consent, Alcohol and Sexual Assault How Leaders Handle Hard Conversations
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
This human-centric human trafficking interview and investigations training focuses on developing empathetic and ethical approaches to identifying and supporting victims while effectively uncovering traffickers. It emphasizes understanding the psychological and emotional experiences of survivors to foster trust and gather accurate information. The training also equips investigators with specialized techniques for […]
Through three engaging sessions, attendees will deepen their understanding of victim-centered approaches and investigative challenges. My Journey from Law Enforcement to Victim Advocacy – Lessons Learned Along the Way: This session shares a personal narrative of transitioning from law enforcement to victim advocacy, highlighting the lessons learned about empathy, trauma-informed […]