First Responder Response to Sexual Assault at Leon Springs/BC ESD 4 Sep 20

This course provides trauma-informed, victim-centered, first responder-oriented training on recognition of domestic violence and sexual assault of female victims as well as the appropriate response for emergency services personnel.

The training will consist of both didactic and experiential learning. Personnel will have lectures, involving large and small group learning activities with experiential, response skills training. A written test will also be included. Student manuals will be provided for continued reference. TCOLE, EMS, and Fire CE provided. MH available also.

Topics include:

* Definition of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

* Prevalence of these crimes and victim characteristics

* The roles of Fire & EMS personnel for domestic violence and sexual assault responses

* Implement Trauma-informed, Victim-centered EMS Response

* First Responder role in multi-agency, coordinated victim-centered response

Host or Publisher Denise Thompson