Taking time off leaves a good chunk of time for reading, especially on road trips. In my household, my partner likes to do the distance driving, which leaves me the job of reader. Once I have finished reading aloud the day’s newspaper (or at least the interesting-to-me parts of the Washington Post or NY Times), it’s on to all manner of electronic articles (thank you wifi and consistently good cell service between DC and Cleveland). Here’s some of what caught my attention since last we spoke:
Category: Sexual Assault
IAFN has a webinar coming up of particular interest to those of you who take care of kids: Straddle Injury vs. Sexual Abuse–Managing Traumatic Genital Injury in Children. The session will be held December 12th from 12-1:30 pm ET. Cost is $30 for members ($60 for non-members) and will net you 1.5 CEUs.
I am back in the CLE for the week of Thankgiving, with my daughter, partner, parents and my little brother and his family. Every free moment is being spent immersed in family, so I haven’t been reading as much as I normally do. However, there are certainly a few things that have caught my eye since last we spoke:
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Sexual Assault Pocket Tool
In response to my posting about checklists last week, I received an email from Dr. Lynn Sheets about a sexual assault clinical resource she had co-authored, over on MedEdPortal. (click through for a full description). Not familiar with MedEdPortal? I had forgotten about it until I received this email–it’s a peer-reviewed site for teaching and faculty development tools. You can access content for free, but registration on the site is required. I could lose an entire afternoon just perusing their library.
EVAWI, in partnership with AEquitas (my org), has published a map of SAFE Payment Laws and Guidelines. As described in the announcement: “Many professionals have questions about the laws in their own state or territory, pertaining to forensic compliance and payment for sexual assault medical forensic exams. Answers can be found in a new document entitled, Summary of Laws & Guidelines: Payment of Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations” (PDF). I think many of you will find this to be a particularly useful resource.
After a very long (but very productive week) in Portland last week, I unplugged for the weekend (sort of). Mostly I just tried not to do work, instead enjoying being home after 5 days on the opposite coast. As much as I like Portland, I like DC more, and DC was lovely enough to provide a gorgeous weekend with very little in the way of a schedule. So that left plenty of time for reading–here’s a sample of what caught my eye since last we spoke:
If you were in Puerto Rico last month, you may have heard Jennifer Pierce-Weeks’ excellent session on expanding SANE practice. If not, you’re in luck–she’s repeating it via webinar for IAFN’s next online offering. The session will be November 29th at noon, ET. The cost is $15 ($30 for non-members) and will net you 1 CEU. Trust me–it’s worth it.
Just Detention International is hosting a webinar, Understanding the Issue: An Overview of Sexual Abuse in Prison. The session will be held November 14th from 11-12:30 PST.
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Since Last We Spoke, 11-5-12
I’m spending the week in Portland, OR teaching and consulting with a fantastic group of folks, a gig I’ve been looking forward to for awhile. Here’s hoping this week will be a drier and warmer one for our friends and colleagues in New York and New Jersey still recovering from Sandy. For a peek at what’s been flowing into my in-box and my Twitter feed since last we spoke:
A request for distribution from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (some of you have seen these resources before, but it’s worth reposting them):
To assist efforts in disaster-stricken areas, NSVRC collaborated with several organizations in the field to establish The Relief Fund for Sexual Assault Victims www.nsvrc.org/relief-fund.
We are working to increase donations to the fund. Help us by sharing the Relief Fund Flyer in your community.
A slightly abbreviated list of things I’ve been reading since last we spoke, as we anticipate worsening weather (with potential power outages) as Sandy hits. Hope everyone in the storm’s path is hunkered down, safe and warm (and dry).
Long time readers know that FHO often serves as my virtual filing cabinet. It’s one of the reasons I started the site–so I’d have a place to keep (and share) relevant info I run across in my travels. Here’s a resource shared with me today to add to the file folder marked human trafficking: Health Care Providers’ Training Needs Related to Human Trafficking: Maximizing the Opportunity to Screen and Intervene (PDF). It was published last year in the Journal of Applied Research on Children. The whole issue is dedicated to human trafficking and is available free, full-text.
Happily, my trip to Japan has been cancelled (I remember a time that would be devastating news–now it is an absolute gift); this means I can catch up on a few things, like an Articles of Note post for instance. What follows are articles that have caught my eye from the late September/ October/ November new publications. All links lead to PubMed abstracts unless otherwise indicated. As always, contact me if you want the full list in a word doc with hyperlinks.
PreventConnect has a webinar coming up, Depictions of Children in Media and Pornography: Implications for Prevention. It will be held November 14th from 2-3:30pm ET. If you’re planning on attending, my recommendation is that you register ASAP, as their offerings usually fill quickly. Click through for info about the session and the presenters (including one of my favorites)…
It’s a very busy time here at FHO. I am always traveling, but these next 3 weeks will be a beast as I head to Twin Falls, Idaho this week, followed by Misawa AFB in Japan, and then Portland, OR, with less than 24 hours at home between each trip. So until I am back home for good (and when I say for good, I mean a week) on November 10th, please bear with me as I try to figure out what time zone I’m in. If I don’t respond to your emails as quickly as usual, just know that I will get to them. Promise.
Some interesting stuff on my twitter feed and in my in-box lately. A lot of business-y things, but the core ideas have real relevance to the work we do, so I include those along with the other more obviously related stuff. Here’s what I’ve been reading since last we spoke:
The DNA Resource Center is offering a webinar October 23rd at 1pm ET: Sexual Assault Cold Case Survivors and the Neurobiology of Trauma. It’s being presented by one of my favorite people, Dr. Rebecca Campbell. Register for the session here.
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Absence of Anogenital Injury
I’m pleased to announce that my most recent article, Absence of Anogenital Injury in the Adolescent/Adult Female Sexual Assault Patient (PDF), is now available for download from the AEquitas website. Please feel free to share!
October 11th, 2012 has been designated as the 1st International Day of the Girl Child by the United Nations General Assembly. “The day was established to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face around the world.” Check out USAID’s page commemorating the day and providing links to the assorted USAID’S programs supporting the health and welfare of girls and young women around the world. This includes programs focusing on trafficking, child marriage and gender-based violence. You can also check out UN Women for articles and resources related to the day. And on Twitter: #dayofthegirl or #girlsday.
The National Child Protection Training Center is offering a webinar: The Impact of Human Trafficking on Children. The session will be held Thursday, October 18th at 2pm CST. There is a $30 registration fee, which unfortunately doesn’t provide CEs for medical folks (but does for law enforcement and attorneys, so please share).
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Half the Sky
Half the Sky, a documentary based on the book of the same name, was shown on PBS October 1 & 2. However, if you missed it, it’s available in its entirety thru October 10 online. I haven’t seen it yet, but I read the book after it was given to me as a wonderfully thoughtful speaker’s gift. “Half the Sky follows six celebrity activists including Diane Lane, America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, and Gabrielle Union as they travel to nine countries and meet inspiring, courageous individuals who are confronting oppression and developing real, meaningful solutions.”
See also: http://www.halftheskymovement.org/