In support of Rural Advocates, MECASA hosts a monthly Rural Advocate Peer Support call for anyone interested in resource sharing, problem solving, and program updates with other Rural Advocates. Contact Katie Kondrat to join the Peer Support call or request any rural-specific questions or needs.
MECASA TRAINING & Tools
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This recorded webinar examines the unique barriers and opportunities to support victims in rural communities and explores strategies for enhanced safety planning.
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outreach training for professionals in rural communities
This training was created in 2018 by MECASA with the Rural Advocate Cohorts’ feedback on priorities and needs. This training is intended to be short, accessible, and as an outreach tool as well as a training tool.
It is a 25-35 minute training that includes an overview of sexual violence, responding to disclosures, and sexual assault advocacy services.
Outreach Training for Professionals in Rural Communities PowerPoint
Outreach Training Facilitator's Guide
Outreach Training - Disclosure handout
It is a 25-35 minute training that includes an overview of sexual violence, responding to disclosures, and sexual assault advocacy services.
Outreach Training for Professionals in Rural Communities PowerPoint
Outreach Training Facilitator's Guide
Outreach Training - Disclosure handout
rural community
Hearts and Hands: Piecing Together Faith and Safety for Rural Victims of Sexual and Domestic Violence
Safe Havens
Partnering to Address Faith and Safety: A Guide for Faith Leaders and Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Providers to Assist Older Victims of Abuse
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and The National Clearinghouse On Abuse In Later
Unspoken Crimes: Sexual Assault in Rural America
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Cultivating Inclusive Practices: Working with Rural Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Resource Sharing Project
Building Meaningful Partnerships: Supporting Native Survivors in Rural Communities
Resource Sharing Project
Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Rural Sexual Violence Survivors
Resource Sharing Project
Safe Havens
Partnering to Address Faith and Safety: A Guide for Faith Leaders and Domestic and Sexual Violence Service Providers to Assist Older Victims of Abuse
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and The National Clearinghouse On Abuse In Later
Unspoken Crimes: Sexual Assault in Rural America
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Cultivating Inclusive Practices: Working with Rural Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Resource Sharing Project
Building Meaningful Partnerships: Supporting Native Survivors in Rural Communities
Resource Sharing Project
Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Rural Sexual Violence Survivors
Resource Sharing Project
national technical assistance resources
There are a number of agencies and coalitions throughout the country who are funded through the Office of Violence Against Women to provide rural-specific training and technical assistance to any rural advocate or coalition.
- Resource Sharing Project - built for dual serving agencies - but RSP have amazing resources for supporting rural survivors including publications, webinars, peer support calls, and technical assistance.
- Victims’ Rights Law Center - How to identify and protect survivors’ privacy rights.
- Sexual Violence Justice Institute - Supporting Rural SARTs. Here are their FAQs and contact: Jolene Engelking
- National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy’ Project - Working with immigrant crime victims with a great e-newsletter.
- Praxis International - Praxis is rooted in domestic violence work, but they have a great e-newsletter and intersecting training and TA.
- Asian Pacific Islander Institute on Gender-Based Violence - Language access.
- International Association of Forensic Nurses - SAFE/SANE resources.
- Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership - TA to support building a network of support for rural survivors communities that includes faith communities and leaders.
providing services
Creating and Maintaining a Support Group in a Rural Community
Webinar - Resource Sharing Project
This webinar focuses on practical tips on publicity, developing support groups, encouraging continued participation, and overcoming the challenges in implementing groups within rural communities.
Advocacy One Step Further
Webinar - Resource Sharing Project
This webinar is intended for rural advocates who are interested in learning and sharing about advocacy for sexual violence survivors that goes one step further. Topics include housing advocacy, employment advocacy, long term advocacy, medical advocacy, and education advocacy.
Webinar - Resource Sharing Project
This webinar focuses on practical tips on publicity, developing support groups, encouraging continued participation, and overcoming the challenges in implementing groups within rural communities.
Advocacy One Step Further
Webinar - Resource Sharing Project
This webinar is intended for rural advocates who are interested in learning and sharing about advocacy for sexual violence survivors that goes one step further. Topics include housing advocacy, employment advocacy, long term advocacy, medical advocacy, and education advocacy.
outreach & building partnerships
Stopping the Stigma: Changing Public Perceptions of Sexual Assault in Rural Communities
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Rural Partnership Guide: Building Partnerships Between Rural Service Providers and Faith Communities to Support Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and Survivors
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Expanding Community Involvement in Rural Communities
Resource Sharing Project and NSVRC
This webinar outlines how agencies that provide sexual assault services can increase community involvement in rural areas. It provides concrete strategies and resources for advocates to connect more effectively with community members.
Rural Volunteer Program Guide
Resource Sharing Project
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Rural Partnership Guide: Building Partnerships Between Rural Service Providers and Faith Communities to Support Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims and Survivors
Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence
Expanding Community Involvement in Rural Communities
Resource Sharing Project and NSVRC
This webinar outlines how agencies that provide sexual assault services can increase community involvement in rural areas. It provides concrete strategies and resources for advocates to connect more effectively with community members.
Rural Volunteer Program Guide
Resource Sharing Project
remote supervision & support
Remote Supervision
Resource Sharing Project
Remote Supervision in Dual/Multi-Service Advocacy Agencies
Resource Sharing Project
This webinar will address the institutionalized support we can provide for advocates through strong supervision and agency practices, paying particular attention to remote supervision.
How To Master The Art Of Remote Team Communications
"Seamless team communication doesn’t just happen by divine intervention." This article provides some helpful tips and suggestion on how to build an infrastructure for remote team communication and the technology tools that are available to help keep people informed.
Communication Preferences for Staff - Sample
Communication Preferences for Staff - Worksheet
Resource Sharing Project
Remote Supervision in Dual/Multi-Service Advocacy Agencies
Resource Sharing Project
This webinar will address the institutionalized support we can provide for advocates through strong supervision and agency practices, paying particular attention to remote supervision.
How To Master The Art Of Remote Team Communications
"Seamless team communication doesn’t just happen by divine intervention." This article provides some helpful tips and suggestion on how to build an infrastructure for remote team communication and the technology tools that are available to help keep people informed.
Communication Preferences for Staff - Sample
Communication Preferences for Staff - Worksheet
THIS PROJECT WAS SUPPORTED BY GRANT NO. 2016-WR-AX-0014 AWARDED BY THE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THE OPINIONS, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS PROGRAM ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHORS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.
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Looking for the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault? Head to mecasa.org. |