Facilitated by Chris Huffine Online via Zoom
Cis men are responsible for the vast majority of most of the violence in the world, including domestic violence. Why is this so? In this workshop underlying drivers of men’s violence will be discussed and identified, particularly related to domestic violence. Time will also be spent reviewing programs that work with male abusive partners and what the change process involves.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
During Safety Planning & Advocacy Skills attendees will learn and practice advocacy skills vital to supporting survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault. Using real-life scenarios, we will work in small groups to apply these learned skills in crisis response situations & when creating safety plans. Discussions will also include healthy boundaries & tips for working with survivors.
Presented by Tyesha McCool-Riley Online via Zoom
In this workshop, attendees will consider how their actions may impact a survivor despite having good intentions. As advocates, we often want to provide as much access to resources/opportunities as possible because many of us can relate to their experiences because of our own. But sometimes our actions start to misalign with a survivor's goal(s) causing us, as the advocate, to make decisions unwanted by the survivor. Saviorism is often rooted in those good intentions. Join us as we discuss how to stay person-centered when supporting survivors.
