As a part of the NOVA Trafficking Academy: Human Trafficking: the Impact of Trauma, A Trauma-informed Response, and Care Understand how trauma & high stress impacts the brain and body, including behavior and decision-making for trafficking survivors Define trauma-informed response and care (TIRC) Define a healing centered approach Explore the […]
This will be a full day training for the staff of an agency that serves victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Trainer: Myra Strand
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 […]
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
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 […]
Conference 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"
Myra Strand will provide (2) 2-hour webinars on: Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal enterprise globally, driven by the ability to exploit individuals repeatedly for substantial profit. Every day, across communities nationwide, people of all ages face exploitation. Through forced labor and debt bondage, individuals are subjected to unpaid work […]
Myra and Russ will co-present: Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Intersection between Pornography and Victimization PART 1 (9:00-noon) Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Intersection between Pornography and Victimization PART 2 (1:30-4:30) Holistic Health: Beyond Self Care and Compassion Fatigue (90 Minutes) We will be offering Yoga