Preparing for Meaningful & Relevant Work in Cultural Communities
Join us as we look at the unifying aspects of Latino cultures, and take a moment to see our work through Latina eyes. We will have a frank and heart/eye opening discussion about what we are doing well, and the areas of improvement when it comes to cultural engagement and bi-lingual/bi-cultural advocacy. We will identify […]
New protections for LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence
As a result of multi-year advocacy from LGBTQ communities, recent laws and policies now grant unprecedented rights and protections to LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It’s important for all of us to know what rights survivors have to safety and support. This workshop will cover the basics of these new protections, and […]
Together We Can: Understanding and Preventing Sexual Violence
Together We Can uses humor, audience interaction, popular culture analysis, and performance to take a critical look at the ways in which our culture facilitates sexual violence. Participants will explore ideas about healthy sex, obtaining consent, and the role popular culture plays in promoting unhealthy ideas about sex and consent. Participants will also address victim […]
Offenders and the Criminal Justice System
Providing understanding of the policies, laws, procedures, and governing boards that oversee sex offenders. This workshop will delve into the workings of the Sex Offender Management Board, the conviction and treatment process, the behaviors and characteristics of both juvenile and adult offenders, and the crossover with domestic violence and policies that govern those working with […]