Equity, Trauma and Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention

 (This web conference will be held only once)

Sexual and domestic violence impacts all communities. Yet due to structural inequities from historic and present day policies, practices, and norms, inequities in rates of sexual and domestic violence exist by age, sex, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other factors. Communities that face higher rates of sexual and domestic violence often also face inequities in other forms of violence and trauma. Multiple forms of violence and systemic inequities contribute to high levels of community trauma. How can we ensure that sexual and domestic violence prevention practice addresses these realities? Join us for a web conference that will explore how to infuse equity considerations and an understanding of individual and community trauma in prevention practice. We will discuss themes such as the importance of an asset/strengths-based approach and the importance of promoting individual and community agency in prevention community change efforts.

Host:

Ashleigh Klein, PreventConnect and CALCASA

Facilitators:

Lisa Fujie Parks, Prevention Institute 

Casey Castaldi, Prevention Institute

Alisha Somji, Prevention Institute

Objectives

1. Explore how to infuse equity considerations and an understanding of individual and community trauma in prevention practice.
2. Discuss the importance of an asset/strengths-based approach to prevention with respect to community culture, identity, and other factors.
3. Explore the importance of individual and community agency in community change efforts.
4. Share tools and resources to enhance equity-focused sexual and domestic violence work that addresses individual and community trauma.

Materials and Resources:

Recording

Session PowerPoint Slides: [PDF]

Text Chat Transcript: [PDF]

Web Conference Summary: [PDF]

Countering the Production of Health Inequities from Prevention Institute

Adverse Community Experiences Report from Prevention Institute 

Guests:

Katie Moffitt, MSW, Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator, The Laurel Center

Leslie Conway, Prevention Coordinator, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance 

Adriana Myers, Sexual Assault Prevention Specialist and Victim Advocate, The Laurel Center

Noël Sincere Duckworth, Director of Training & Prevention, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV)

Lauren Camphausen, Empowerment Evaluator, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV)