Ethics Quarterly Webinar: Ethical Commitments for People in Helping Positions
- Shared screen with speaker view

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Wendy Murrieta CA

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Hi from PA! Thanks for doing this! 😀

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SrA Fidomski from Buckley SF

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Hello, Charlene Kay, Victim Advocate, Atlanta, GA

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hello from Thunder Bay Ontario

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Pennsylvania!!

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April Osei-Tutu, VA from DMV Area

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Hello, Eric from Maine.

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Hello from near Philadelphia!

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Angela Callahan, new VWA from NH

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Hello from Bucks co PA!

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Hello, Sabrina from Bucks county PA

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Hello from MarylandMichelle LeeVictim and Witness Advocacy CoordinatorOffice of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City

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Hi everyone and welcome!

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Hi Doreen, good to see you! David O (AZ and USAF)

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Thank you all for joining us today!

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Hi Doreen! I was in your presentation with NVAA yesterday! You’re great! 💙

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Maggie from Ft. Meade

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Hello, Tarez Elliott from Coshocton County Prosecutor's Office!

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Hello

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reduce harm

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safety

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By providing us with a guidelines as to how to treat each other

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To build trust

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Hello from Alaska

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Safety

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Protects

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doing the right thing even when no one is looking

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It protects our survivors!

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creates boundaries

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Because we are working with a vulnerable group

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protect

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They give us guidelines

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It protects both us and our clients

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Treating our victims fairly

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correct

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Keep us faithful to the work and clients

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Standards

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Kim Whitten, District Attorney's Office, Shawnee Oklahoma

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standardize practice

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We need to create a safe space for those we serve

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guidelines to protect

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We're helping people who are vulnerable

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We need to treat people respectfully and fairly

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to help us guide us especially in difficult situations

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build trust in the system

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provide foundation of standards

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Boundaries

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Legitimize our work.

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hold and maintain dignity

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Sop

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Keeps us centered when heart strings are pulled

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Melba E. Denham YMCA of Central Ohio

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No to victimize again

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Ensures trust

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protecting vulnerable population

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treat everyone with respect

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Confidentiality, safety, and keep us a standard or practice

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Boundaries

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set boundaries for relationships between client and advocate, reduce trauma

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it's important to do the right thing the right way

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Doing the right thing for our clients regardless of our personal feelings

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respect and boundaries

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helps not to cross important lines

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Something may be legal but not ethical. Ethics is a higher level

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Northeast Ohio area, 1.5 hrs NE of Columbus ;)

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We have to know what’s wrong, so we do what’s right!

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Confidentiality vs. Privledge

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Help make decisions that create positive impacts and steering us away from unjust outcomes.

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Because "right" is sometimes hard to define - we need ethics

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Leah, she/they, Jewish Community Advocate at Jewish Family services in Milwaukee, WI

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Marilyn Burden - Cheyenne Wy.

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yes lends credibility to our mission

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Hello from Tampa Fl

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Hello Everyone, Natalie Wright, Atlanta Victim Assistance from Georgia

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Establishing and maintaining trust is my favorite. And helps with expectations.

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Good afternoon from MS

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Keeps us in character

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Good afternoon.

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Good Afternoon

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Yes

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Good afternoon from Fort Campbell, KY

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yep

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Yes

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Yes

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yes

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yes

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Have gotten stuck in gum

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YES

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hand raised because they stepped in gum

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I think they keqn they have stepped in gum

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Even when you think you've got most of the gum off, there's still some stuck deep inside those treads. Like ethical situations.

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mean

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i think it was raise your hand if you stepped in gum

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lol

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:p

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I have had a senior want to adopt me and put me down as contact at the hospital, had to explain that she could not do that.

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lol

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great information

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Even if we’ve been in their shoes… we can’t tell them what to do

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Someone finally said it. I’m not you, I can’t tell you what to do.

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What I am taking away from your message is that I should be a facilitator rather than a director.

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Great information

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we are here to help and informed, not here to give personal opinions, regardless of how we feel. it is not about us, its about them

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Empathize

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Exactly. Survivors are the experts of their own experience, we can just provide support as they navigate these structures

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Never heard 'decision fatigue". So true!

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That so true

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Yes

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True

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I agree

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Absolutely!

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is there a way to listen the recoding of the workshop you are referring to?

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That leads to burn out — not having own boundaries.

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Important to practice self-care

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Hard to balance 24/7 response with "working hours"

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Self care is vital

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sometimes knowing when its time to say no it ok too

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Yes to self-care and “balance of 24/7 with “working hours”.

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I completely agree with this blurred line for advocates of over exertion at times. I know I struggle myself with that but placing professional boundaries and having that you time is essential!

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Vicarious Trauma

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I burned out in 2009 and had to re access. it was hard to not always be available. However, it was unhealthy for me

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Yep. Because if that staff person leaves...

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If we’re always available, we’re also not allowing survivors to build their self-efficacy

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Appreciate that so much... team/agency support, not individual.

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Our job is to help them to get through their victimization and come out on the other side. They will never do that if they become dependent on the Advocate.

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Its important to ensure you brain storm what their support system is and provide professional resources

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Great answer

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This is really a position that really relies upon the team approach. It helps so much because we have collaborative team members who are supportive of one another and we get some great solutions because of the brainpower brought to bear on an issue, situation, or behavior.

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Maria Esteves, Union County Prosecutor

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you are doing great

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good information

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yes, thank you

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This is great!

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out freakin standing

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Yes this is great!

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Yes

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Great information.

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Maria Esteves, Victim Witness Advocate with the Union County Prosecutor

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yes

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Very great information.

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Yes, great information!

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Great Information!!

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I apologize for not being able to log in on time.

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Obtain that trauma training and then follow up with how to take care of ourselves so that we don't take on the trauma of others.

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That is correct!

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Thank you..

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Hi Aleksa! Unfortunately we are not able to share that recording as it took place during our NOVA Victim Advocate Academy and it is only accessible to the students who've paid for the training. This training today will be recorded and availably freely on our Office of Ethics webpage, I hope this helps!

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lol

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will certificate be emailed after this training

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its important not to make what is happening to them about us

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I apologize if this has already been ask- will the recording of this webinar be shared?

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I’m addition to the notes/slides

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will the presentation be sent to us after the webinar

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There will be a survey link shared at the end of the training that will allow you access to your certificate! This information will also be emailed to all registrants.

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This is so true. It's the victim's decision not the victim advocate. So many times advocates judge the victim's decision to stay with their abuser.

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good

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The slides will be available in the follow up email! :)

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thanks for letting me know about the NOVA training.

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Thank you

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Thanks great information

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It can be difficult when you see them make decisions that may hurt them--such as not seeking counseling or going back to their abuser. You get invested in their outcome.

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This is great info

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I thought I had registered but my co-worker needed to provide me with the link

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thank you

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Can I provide my email for the survey and certificate?

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The link for the survey and certificate will be sent in this chat before the end of the training as well so you will be able to access it!

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Thank you

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thank you

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Thank you!

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I love that!

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You're speaking truth. Sometimes you have to put yourself in that person shoes.

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I really like that comment about believing in someone until they give us reason not to. Hard at times but it ends up being a good approach that helps keep us balanced.

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Great quote!

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YES!!!!

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Yes Stephanie, I agree!

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I love this quote as well

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I agree

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That's true. I also love the quote.

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This information would be so helpful for a few of my team members that are not here. When will it be offered again?

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Hi Melissa! This is being recorded and the recording will be posted on NOVA's Office of Victim Advocacy Ethics webpage: https://www.trynova.org/office-for-advocacy-ethics/ethics-training-and-events/

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I worked with the state legislature and my public comment got two bills passed into law in the 2022 session.

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Thanks!

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Social justice may be hard to define at times. Harder still to get a consensus on it. But your comment that people must be treated fairly and with respect should always be a key component to the social justice approach. Practicing that really does make a difference, even if only in one person's life today.

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Mentoring so awesome! Goes both ways

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Mia - Agree! I find myself recharged when I am a mentor!

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Please use professional brochures too. Don't slap one together. Professional tells them you actually took care to find the data

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Good point Mia.

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do you mind putting the link here, please?

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• Survey and Certificate link: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/699NFVH

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Thank you so much for this information, Doreen!!

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Survey and Certificate link: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/699NFVHThis will also be sent tomorrow in a follw up email to all registered, along with the slides!

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and helpers can actually bring triggers / reminders of the worst time in their lives

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thank you but I meant the link in the power point Doreen talked about

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*be

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Thank you! great information!

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Thank you

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Sorry Sami! It will be available in the slides when they are shared

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Great refresher!

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Thank you for this information. It's a great reminder of our responsibilities in this field.

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Thank you for sharing your expertise. I learned a lot from your presentation and refreshed knowledge that I already have.

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Yes it did.

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Thank you: this was a great refresher and to know that our work matters

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Don't share your personal views and experiences. They don't need to feel like they have to worry about their advocate or be the caregiver of the advocate. It's not about us, it's about them.

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Thank you!!!

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This was insightful. I greatly appreciate this

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Being non-judgmental is that important, worth stating twice!

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Thank you!!

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it's a great reminder of the charge we have been given. thank you

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Thank you!

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Great reminders...very much appreciate it!

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Yes thank you. good training

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No expectations of gratitude is a good one because it's not about our ego

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Thank You!

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This was great, thank you.

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Thank you so much!

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How would you define the boundaries of empowering a survivor to make their own decisions while also balancing safety concerns? How do we not overwhelm them with informed options?

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Thank you, great information and presentation!

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Thank you so much for all of the valuable information!

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Thank you for sharing

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I literally have DO NOT JUDGE written in capital letters on my first page of notes!

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The focus needs to be them.

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It is an honor to be a part of someone's journey.

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thank you so much

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Thank you!

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Thank you, great information

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great info

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this was great, thank you

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Thank you for this presentation. Great information and great reminders.

01:05:22
Thank you so much! This is great!

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Thank You

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thank you! great presentation

01:05:31
thank you for a great knowledge sharing.

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Thank you to everyone here who works with victims. Yall rock

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This was thoughtfully presented, thank you so much!!

01:05:35
Doreen can you please provide again the link on your slide for ethics

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This was so great! Thank you for sharing your expertise!

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Thank you

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Thank you for the great information. Being able to service and help victims is the best gratitude.

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be in their corner not in their pocket

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Thank your for educating us!

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Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!!!!

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This has been a great presentation!!! Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much. Great information

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Safety first, always.

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Thank you for being part of my Journey For all this information

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Trustworthiness and Transparency.

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Ethics is a topic that is always worth the refresher. Thanks for the additional insight from your experience.

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would that make them feel like your blowing them off?

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Thank you, Doreen! Priorities is a great way to always start

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Even if you don't have back to back cause they will keep you as long as you let them

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I do that too thx

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How do we go about receiving our ceu for attendance

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Power with not power over.

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Nice Melba

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If you were traumatized yourself in the past, would it be safe to share this with your victim

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Survey and Certificate link: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/699NFVHThis will also be sent tomorrow in a follw up email to all registered, along with the slides!

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Thank you

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Thank you! Great information.

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Thank you!

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thank you

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Thank you!

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Many thanks!

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Thanks! Good info!

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Thank you from Tucson!

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thank you!

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Thank you!

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Thank you!

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Thank you... Sharing information, appreciated!

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Thank you all so much for attending today!

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Outstanding presentation!!

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Thank you

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Thank you so much for this educational time!

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Thanks!

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Thank you so much! Great Presentation!!

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Your knowledge will be kept in my book of resources and reference. Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much for the vinformation.

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Great information.

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Good use of time. Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom.. Melba

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that's good...redirect back to them and their healing needs

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Thank you

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Thanks Doreen, great examples of self disclosure!

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I wanted to ask if you have advice for those who have dealt with a backlash when you call into question a breach of ethics of an advocate or allied professionals

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I'd say no; it's probably not a good idea because it draw you into a relationship rather than a professional helping position. Yes, you can say something very vague like that! Never, ever details. Doreen is dead on

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appropriate redirection

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thank you

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Be ready and practice so you are ready

01:09:36
Thank you very much! However it would be nice to have Ethical webinar.

01:09:38
Great presentation! So much great information.

01:09:39
Thank you Ma'am

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I love that way of redirecting the conversation

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Great presentation. Thank you

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Thank you

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It is nice when you know that you are not alone. I know some victims appreciate that because they feel like they are the only one.

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Excellent presentation. Thank you for the great reminders

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Thank you so much for all the in put and wisdom and knowledge to help other. Ms. Hardy

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE TRAINING Doreen!!

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thanks Doreen

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Thank you!

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Thank you

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Great job … again!

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Thank you!

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Survey and Certificate link: https://www.surveymonkey.de/r/699NFVHThis will also be sent tomorrow in a follow up email to all registered, along with the slides!

01:10:14
This was excellent! Thank you

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Thank you!

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Thank you!

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Thank you Doreen!

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Thank you!!

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Thank you so much!!

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thank you! This was great!

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Thank you, Doreen!

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Thank you!!

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Thank you so much!

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thank you

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Your welcome great information.

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Thank you

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Thank You!

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I have one client in particular who will say something along the lines of "I know a lot of advocates have gone through trauma themselves. I don't know about you though." And I will just confirm that many advocates are survivors themselves without touching on my experiences

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Thank you!

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Thank you again!

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I realy like that verbage for self disclosure. Thanks Doreen!

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THANK YOU!!!!! SO AMAZING!

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Thank you for this great and informative training.

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Thanks so much!

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That's the virtual conference.

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Thank you for a wonderful presentation!

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Thank you so much

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Thank yo noth!

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Thank you!!

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https://www.trynova.org/nova48/

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Thank you

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In-person conference is August 1-4.

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https://www.trynova.org/nova48/

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Bye

01:10:41
What were those dates?

01:10:41
thanks again!

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Thank you

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Thank you

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See you!

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thanks

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Thank you all so much

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Great training

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Thank you!