Training Force USA
and the 
INGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
present... 

    
 
Responding to LGBT VICTIMS of CRIME  
   
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
MASON, MICHIGAN (Lansing Area)
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 TOPIC:      
   
 Criminal victimization knows no boundaries and
 can impact any person at any time. 


In the current  cultural climate, with LGBT issues at the forefront, the victimization of these individuals adds a layer of complexity for those who investigate crime, prosecute, or provide victim services to these community members. An understanding of the distinct challenges that affect these populations will provide a knowledge base that will encourage cooperation, while also providing an approachable environment for LGBT victims/witnesses.

By use of print materials, videos, and exercises, this course will provide the attendee with the tools and information necessary to recognize unique issues of the LGBT communities and to respond to these victims in a culturally sensitive manner.

Training will include:

  • Understanding of Terminology
  • Stereotypes
  • Daily Challenges
  • Crimes by type
  • Statistics
  • Specific issues of Youth and Elderly
  • Cultural Competency


   
INSTRUCTOR:    
Cheryl Ricciardi is a certified instructor through the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). Cheryl has taught a multitude of classes throughout the United States and Canada, focusing on Community Crisis Response, Criminal Victimization, and Managing High Performance Teams. Cheryl has trained law enforcement officers, victim service professionals, clergy, fire/rescue, medical personnel, and many other professionals. Having worked in the arenas of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and crisis response, Cheryl is able to bring an experiential component to all of her trainings. She has served on numerous state and national boards and committees including Florida's Behavioral Health Crisis Consortium, Sexual Violence Prevention Steering Committee, and NOVA's National Identity Theft Advisory Board.  Sh e is a featured speaker for Training Force USA .
 
TARGET AUDIENCE
 

All members of the criminal justice and legal community, healthcare providers, and victim service professionals.

 
 
 
LOCATION:  
  • Ingham County Sheriff's Office
    630 North Cedar Street
    Mason, Michigan 48854

DATES & TIMES:
· Monday, November 18, 2019
· Class starts at 8:00 AM Sharp -  and ends at 5:00 PM (Local Time)
 
 
COST:     $199 per person
  
                     
· Please follow the page prompts for quick, easy registration and confirmation.



PAYMENT OPTIONS:
·  Check made payable to:
   TRAINING FORCE USA
   3681 Loma Farm Road
   Tallahassee, FL  32309
·  Purchase Order  
·  Credit Card payment made online at
    
       
 
CANCELLATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
 
· Upon submission of this registration, participants are responsible
  for payment of this course
· Please note that if you do not attend, you are still responsible for
  payment.
· Substitutions may be made at any time by phone, e-mail or online
  at the registration site.  
 

QUESTIONS:
Claude A. Pichard, Training Force USA
Phone:  850-251-1223