Where Violence against Women Meet

Sexual and Domestic Violence Training

Workshop Details

January 26, 2012

3:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Presenters:

Sherrail Brown, Family Justice Center of Hillsborough County

Marilyn Bray, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Location:

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

One Crisis Center Plaza, Tampa, FL 33613

Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1964555037

This training will address:

·         Myths and common attitudes

·         Statistics of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence

·         The Cycle of Abuse

·         Victimology

·         Perpetrator Profile

·         Power and Control

·         History of the Women’s movement- DV and SV

·         Solutions- Working together to provide continuum of care for clients & addressing needs

Many important similarities exist between domestic violence and sexual violence from the effects of vioelnce to the services provided to survivors of domestic violence andd survivors of sexual violence. This training provides a basic overview of the issue of gender basded violence, as well as information about how to identify attitudes and beliefs which lead to an environment which gender violence is tolerated. Participants will recieve information on gender violence and participate in activities designed to increase understanding and awareness. 

This training is open for service providers and ALL community member who are intered in learning more about gender violence. Participants will learn how they can be part of the solution to ending gender violence. 

Receive a FREE awareness pin just for participating!

For more information please contact mbray@crisiscenter.com