Training Opportunity!
Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS’s) Strategic Interventions is pleased to offer this 2-day workshop on Sept 11 & 12 for professionals working in fields related to mental health, front-line workers, social work, education, law enforcement, and anyone committed to understanding and combating gender-based violence.
This workshop offers an in-depth examination of the theoretical frameworks that shape our understanding of gender-based violence, emphasizing the complexities of gender, race, and the enduring impacts of colonization. Through a combination of interactive lectures, case study analyses, and collaborative group activities, participants will explore the various manifestations of gender-based violence and its intersection with racial and gender identities, power dynamics, and societal norms. The session provides a comprehensive view of the underlying causes and far-reaching impacts of such violence, integrating a critical examination of how historical and colonial legacies perpetuate cycles of violence.
Participants will engage with key theories and models that clarify the systemic nature of gender-based violence and its pervasive effects on individuals and communities. The workshop underscores the importance of integrating decolonial and anti-oppression analysis and provides space for participants to reflect on their perspectives and biases.
By the end of the workshop, attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to effectively address and prevent gender-based violence in their professional practice.
Learning Outcomes:
- Comprehend the Complexity of Gender-Based Violence: Understand the multi-faceted nature of gender-based violence and its impact on diverse populations, particularly women and marginalized groups.
- Analyze Theoretical Frameworks: Gain insight into various theoretical models that explain the roots and perpetuation of gender-based violence.
- Recognize Intersectional Factors: Identify how factors such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender identity intersect to influence experiences of violence.
- Apply Decolonial and Anti-Oppression Strategies: Develop and implement approaches that acknowledge the contexts while addressing gender-based violence.
- Enhance Advocacy Skills: Equip oneself with advocacy techniques and strategies to support survivors and contribute to systemic change.
- Trauma and Violence Informed Approaches: Learn how to provide support that acknowledges the trauma and violence experienced by survivors and fosters a healing environment.
- Create Effective Prevention Strategies: Design and implement prevention programs that address the root causes of gender-based violence and promote safe, equitable communities.
This workshop equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact in the fight against gender-based violence.
In-Person Training Details
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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If you are a student or first responder or you are experiencing financial insecurity, please contact us at connect@strategicinterventions.ca for a discount.
The deadline to register is Aug 31st. Max capacity 25 participants. Min. Attendance is 8 participants (if minimum attendance is not reached, the workshop will be rescheduled with notice).
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