YWCA Events
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Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
This workshop is geared towards individuals and organizations that see the need to take a bold move to improve the way they provide an environment of equity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
We will explore how best to support and safety plan with teens and young adults while helping to maintain their confidence and trust.
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will discuss how survivors work outside of dominant systems when they aren’t safe and reliable.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will describe the nature and prevalence of IPSV and the dynamics and impact of IPSV and the specific challenges faced by survivors will be identified.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
We will explore how gender violence highlights a male-patterned violence: a prevalent violence committed most often but not always by men, often motivated by aggression, revenge, competition, and entitlement used to help to maintain patriarchy.
Presented by Ari Schill Online via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, we will break down terms, participate in activities and engage in interactive learning focusing on gender and sexuality.
Presented by Spring Up Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will discuss the intersectional power dynamics at play between partners, and explore how social norms of coercion and control show up in everyday communication and decision making in relationships.
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White
Online via Zoom
We will discuss different systems of oppression.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
We will learn to identify symptoms of vicarious trauma and explore strategies for building resilience.
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White
Online via Zoom
Participants will gain an understanding of how trauma can be shaped by social inequities, and how TIC can be used to promote equity and inclusion.
Facilitated by Chris & SJET Staff
Online via Zoom
In this workshop underlying drivers of men’s violence will be discussed and identified, particularly related to domestic violence.
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop, attendees will review various types of abuse but focus on digital/technological and identify the impacts of digital abuse.
Facilitated by claire barrera
Online via Zoom
This workshop covers the definition and signs of stalking behavior, the various relationship dynamics in which a person may experience stalking, the ways that society normalizes stalking, and the support systems/resources a person may access when experiencing stalking.
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.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
This workshop will provide advocates with the skills necessary to best support sexual assault survivors.
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
Explaining the requirements put forth by the State of Oregon for advocates working with domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking Survivors.
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop, attendees will consider how their actions may impact a survivor despite having good intentions.
Facilitated by Ebony Oldham
Online via Zoom
Drawing upon key Black feminist thinkers and abolitionist scholar-activists and organizers such as Angela Davis, Mariame Kaba and Beth Ritchie, we will learn about the key tenets of abolition politics and reflect upon critical questions that can support those who are curious about abolition/feminism and/or beginning their abolitionist journey.
Facilitated by Kaycie
Online via Zoom
In this workshop, participants will be exposed to Social Identity Theory and Racial Identity Development Theory. We will define, name, and explore our social identities, how they are contextualized by privilege and oppression by way of power.
Facilitated by Morrigan Hunter
Online via Zoom
Participants will be able to identify what neurodiversity is and some of the challenges that neurodivergent people might have in spaces that are not accessible to them.
Facilitated by Morrigan Hunter
Online via Zoom
Participants will be able to identify some of the ways disability and (a) gender are connected including the relationship between marginalized and acquired disability.
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White Online via Zoom
The Disability Justice workshop aims to center the social and colonial context surrounding the experiences of people with disabilities.