Sexual Violence Training for Community Health Workers/Promotoras
This course introduces basic knowledge and skills useful in assisting and responding to victims of sexual violence. The course consists of six self-paced modules, which include reflection activities, videos, self-check questions, and a role-play scenario. A collection of comprehensive resources for further use are included.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify sexual violence and define types of sexual violence.
- Respond appropriately to victims of sexual violence.
- Relate your role to the role of other community partners in responding to and supporting victims of sexual violence.
- Recognize signs of burnout and vicarious trauma and ways to cope.
Target Audience: Community Health Workers, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitians, and other public health professionals
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Continuing Education Information: 2.0 Category 1 CHES Credits, 2.0 Continuing Competency Credits
CHES Provider number: 99036
Format: Self-paced online training
Created/Updated: Nov. 2021
Authors: Arizona Rural Women’s Health Network, Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, Western Region Public Health Training Center
Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, MS, RDN, Western Region Public Health Training Center
Narration by: Allison Root, DrPH, MS, RDN and Lorraine Ramirez, MPH
Disclosures: The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.