Join us for an informative session designed to explore the complexities of working with sexual assault survivors. This presentation will provide an overview of Arise's services, including advocacy, SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) care and counseling. You'll gain insight into sexual assault statistics, trauma-informed advocacy and best practices for supporting survivors. Learn how to empower survivors, recognize different coping styles and challenge common myths. This talk is essential for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Clairence Oktober is the Advocacy Director with Arise Sexual Assault Services in New Mexico, providing vital support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and trauma across six counties. Passionate about community empowerment, he focuses on innovative strategies to meet the unique needs of underserved populations, taking pride in developing educational training and creating a well-structured advocacy team that prioritizes staff well-being. He is also actively involved in advancing LGBTQIA2S+ advocacy through The Lavender Project, with plans to expand resources and outreach in rural New Mexico. A creative thinker, he excels at finding resourceful solutions, whether it’s designing sustainable support programs or crafting interactive workshops for professionals and survivors alike. His work reflects a deep commitment to autonomy, inclusion and resilience, making a lasting impact on the communities he serves. 

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This course has been approved for continuing legal education in the following states: 

NE | 3/13/25-3/13/27 1.17 Credit Hours Distance 266857 & On Demand 266858

TX | 3/13/25-1/9/26 1.25 Credit Hours Live 174266677 & On Demand 174266679

WA | 3/13/25-3/12/2030 1.25 Live 2042438 & On Demand 2042936

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