This training is being hosted by the Regional Domestic Violence Unit (RDVU) in partnership with the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention.
This course is recommended for Law Enforcement, Crown, Criminal and Family Lawyers, Victim Advocates, MCFD Social Workers and Medical Providers who want to improve their response to non-fatal strangulation cases. This training includes best practices for investigation, documentation, prosecution and advocacy of non-fatal strangulation cases.
The benefits of this training are:
- Enhance knowledge and understanding of professionals working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault who are strangled.
- Improve policy and practice among the legal, medical, and advocacy communities.
- Maximize capacity and expertise.
- Increase offender accountability.
- Enhance victim safety.
Here are two hotels with pricing that you can book for this training:
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour - Link to book
- Address: 728 Humboldt St, Victoria BC
- Price: $199 per night
- Approximately 20-25 minute drive to venue (University of Victoria)
Holiday Inn - Link to book
- Address: 4670 Elk Lake, Victoria BC
- Price: $139 per night
- Approximately 20-25 minute drive to venue (University of Victoria)
Please note, there will be no refund if you cancel your enrollment with this training.
Further details of the venue will be shared closer to the training dates.
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to RDVU@saanichpolice.ca or ccss@endingviolence.org
