Update: 9/11/24: New process for E-Learning account requests!

Due to a continual glitch in our e-learning platform, both initial and reset passwords must be set by OCADSV administrators. If you are setting up a new advocate’s profile or are having trouble logging in, please email our team at E-learning@ocadsv.org.

The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence maintains a web-based core advocacy training course for community-based advocates for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, constructed in accordance with State of Oregon laws and guidelines.

An individual who completes the online core advocacy training course alone is not considered a “certified advocate”. Pursuant to state law, advocate certification is promulgated by qualified victim services programs and only covers work conducted under their auspices by advocates under their employ who meet the training standards. In other words, work performed by advocates outside the purview of their certifying victim services program may not be protected.

OCADSV strongly recommends supplementing any online coursework with in-person training, mentorship, and job shadowing.

Important information

We are experiencing a high volume of requests.
Please expect a delay in regards to E-learning. Thank you for understanding.
The Oregon Coalition is in the process of developing a new online learning platform, coming out in 2025.
In the meantime, our current E-learning platform is still available to OCASDSV Member Programs, as well as our advocate core video series.
If you need to reset your E-learning platform password, please reach out to Info@ocadsv.org for support, we will be processing these requests within 3-5 business days and we are also available for a phone or virtual call to support your program in troubleshooting any challenges that come up with E-Learning.

The learn.ocadsv.org curriculum now satisfies the two-hour training requirement covering the topics of “confidentiality and privilege, the Violence Against Women Act and other funding requirements relating to confidentiality, the provisions set forth in HB 3476, and related matters” (as defined in Oregon Administrative Rules 137-085-0080).

As of March 2018, it is our understanding that the Oregon Department of Justice – Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division considers this requirement fulfilled by:

Completing all modules of the learn.ocadsv.org curriculum (and/or comparable in-person training); INCLUDING
Viewing the Advocate Confidentiality and Privilege webinar in its entirety (included as a E-learning module, or on youtube) and having a supervisor document that you did so.

Again, OCADSV strongly recommends supplementing any online training received with in-person training, mentorship, and job shadowing.

In order to be considered a “certified advocate” under Oregon state law, individuals must both complete the mandated training AND be a current employee or volunteer in an advocacy capacity with a qualified community-, campus-, or tribal-based victim advocacy program.

Additionally, confidentiality protections for communications between survivors and certified advocates are promulgated through the qualified victim services program, not the individual advocate. Work performed by advocates outside the purview of their certifying victim services program may not be protected.

NOTE: Some advocacy programs have additional training requirements for their advocates above and beyond the minimums defined in Oregon state law.

Important information:

We are experiencing a high volume of requests. Expect potential delay.

For DV/SA community-based advocates

All community-based nonprofit qualified victim services programs in the state of Oregon may request access to the learn.ocadsv.org platform.

In order to create accounts for advocates-in-training, each program must designate at least one person/account as a supervisor (programs can designate more than one supervisor if they wish). Ideally, the designated supervisor should be the direct supervisor of the advocate-in-training, but may also be a program manager, volunteer coordinator, or the executive director.

For community partners and other non-advocates

First, contact your local advocacy program

If you or your organization need training about domestic and sexual violence, contact your local community-based domestic violence / sexual assault advocacy program.

They may be able to provide you with in-person training and/or create an advocate-in-training account for you to access the OCADSV e-learning platform.

This is not legal advice.

This information was assembled by OCADSV staff for informational purposes only. The information presented on this page is not intended to be legal advice, nor does it substitute for legal advice. If you have any questions, contact a qualified attorney.

You might also be interested in:

Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Training Requirements

Guidelines for Confidentiality Policies for DV/SA Nonprofit Grantees

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Online core advocacy training