Statewide TrainingWe coordinate many kinds of statewide sexual violence training opportunities. Some of these may be training for other professionals, such as the advocacy portion of the 40-hour Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner training, or the basic law enforcement sex crimes training component for the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. Our trainings often include a local direct service provider to include the local advocates’ perspective. Additionally, annual statewide conference planners – such as the Maine Health Education Conference or the Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference – may work with MECASA to coordinate or deliver workshops related to sexual violence. We occasionally create training programs or curricula (such as one on sexual harassment or one for DHHS case workers) that are available to providers to use and adapt.
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Annual Conference
What It Is: An all-day event where we gather to share new and innovative programming, develop new skills and knowledge, and get energized and inspired to continue the work we do.
Who Attends: Member Center Staff and community partners from across Maine.
When: Every year in early September. Details and registration for this year's conference will be coming soon!
What It Is: An all-day event where we gather to share new and innovative programming, develop new skills and knowledge, and get energized and inspired to continue the work we do.
Who Attends: Member Center Staff and community partners from across Maine.
When: Every year in early September. Details and registration for this year's conference will be coming soon!
Webinars
What It Is: Discussions on emerging topics related to sexual violence prevention and intervention. They are opportunities to hear about other providers’ experiences, get updates on statewide projects, and learn about new community resources and partnerships.
Who Attends: Member Center Staff and community partners.
When: The first Thursday of every month except for June, September, and December when either Affinity or the Annual Conference is being held.
Peer Sharing Calls
What It Is: A chance to meet with other people that work within your specific program and your MECASA program point person. They can be a chance to troubleshoot issues you’ve encountered in the field, discuss new programs, and get general support from your peers.
Who Attends: Prevention and Intervention staff depending on the specific topic of the call.
When: Monthly or as needed.
Support Group Facilitator Training
What It Is: A 12-hour training designed to give new support group facilitators the skills and knowledge they need to co-facilitate support groups for survivors.
Who Attends: Support group facilitators and support group facilitator supervisors.
When: Once a year in March
Other Provider Trainings
MECASA offers other kinds of training for service providers as resources allow. These half-day or day-long events are open to providers across the state, and often feature speakers or trainers from national organizations. Some examples of programs within the last few years include meeting facilitation training, sex work & harm reduction, and mental health training.
What It Is: Discussions on emerging topics related to sexual violence prevention and intervention. They are opportunities to hear about other providers’ experiences, get updates on statewide projects, and learn about new community resources and partnerships.
Who Attends: Member Center Staff and community partners.
When: The first Thursday of every month except for June, September, and December when either Affinity or the Annual Conference is being held.
Peer Sharing Calls
What It Is: A chance to meet with other people that work within your specific program and your MECASA program point person. They can be a chance to troubleshoot issues you’ve encountered in the field, discuss new programs, and get general support from your peers.
Who Attends: Prevention and Intervention staff depending on the specific topic of the call.
When: Monthly or as needed.
Support Group Facilitator Training
What It Is: A 12-hour training designed to give new support group facilitators the skills and knowledge they need to co-facilitate support groups for survivors.
Who Attends: Support group facilitators and support group facilitator supervisors.
When: Once a year in March
Other Provider Trainings
MECASA offers other kinds of training for service providers as resources allow. These half-day or day-long events are open to providers across the state, and often feature speakers or trainers from national organizations. Some examples of programs within the last few years include meeting facilitation training, sex work & harm reduction, and mental health training.
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Looking for the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault? Head to mecasa.org. |