Harborview Center for Sexual Assault

	HCSATS provides professional and community training on a variety of topics. We work closely with programs to develop highly relevant and evidence based training. Contact the HCSATS training department for more information or arrange for training at 206 744-1600. Download the Training and Community Development Program brochure.
	Medical Professionals

	We provide the following educational programs for medical professionals: Core Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training: This 5-day training provides didactic and practicum experience for nurses to become sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs). The training meets the requirements of the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Regional CORE Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training: This 2 or 3 day Core SANE training can be brought to your community to train nurses who will perform sexual assault exams. Advanced SANE training: 1 day training for new and experienced SANE examiners. Northwest Child Maltreatment Peer Review: Advanced training for medical professionals who provide consultation on child physical and sexual abuse. Clinical mentorship and case review Individualized training for programs with specific training requests. For more information on rates and available trainings please contact laura merchant, msw, licsw, director of education and training at 206-744-1637 or email her at lmerchan@uw.edu. Online registration for Medical Trainings is available.
	Mental Health Professionals

	Evidence Based Training: Therapeutic interventions for sexual assault and trauma; psychosocial evaluation of suspected sexual assault and trauma; evaluation and treatment of young children with sexual behavior problems; investigation and forensic interviewing of suspected sexual assault; dynamics and impact of sexual assault; Parent Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT); mandated reporting: Identifying concerns and handling reports of child maltreatment; health and permanency needs of children in foster care; and technical assistance, case review and consultation. Cognitive Behavior Therapy Plus (CBT Plus) Therapeutic notebook to help children/families manage post traumatic stress; anxiety; depression; and acting out behaviors. Click here for more information. November 2009 CBT Plus TF Power Points: CBT Plus Days 1 and 2 and CBT Plus TF Day 3 Top of page
	CPS / Law Enforcement

	Professional training to CPS workers, child interviewers, law enforcement professionals: 4-day Child Abuse Investigation and Interviewing Conferences (Pre-registration required. For more information contact Annette Starheim in the Education and Training Department, (HCSATS) at (206) 744-1679 or email her at avoeller@u.washington.edu. Online registration is available) Child Abuse Interviewing and Investigation Training Calendar Child Abuse Investigative Interviewer Peer Review Network CAIIPRN/ECAIIPRN Calendar 2011-2012 (Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Laura Merchant @ (206) 744-1637 or email her at lmerchan@u.washington.edu) These training courses are provided through funding from the Department of Social and Health Services and the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Refer to the calendar of scheduled conferences. We also provide individualized training's for programs with specific training requests. Other training available upon request. Top of page

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