Description
Sexual assault against Women of Color has historically been an attack against not only their identities as women, but also their racial identity. Research indicates that Women of Color are often at elevated risks for sexual assault and that their experience of sexual assault is usually made more complex by factors such as race, socioeconomic status, and lack of culturally appropriate services. This presentation will connect the historical sexual assault of Women of Color and its implications for how society responds to Women of Color survivors today.
Instructor
Teresa M. Stafford is the CEO and Principal Consultant at Inspiring Change, LLC where she is dedicated to transformative conversations that inspire individuals and organizations to change. Teresa is an Executive Coach specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Teresa expertly creates safe spaces that encourage individuals to lean into discomfort and seek self-awareness. Teresa is a nationally sought out speaker and trainer. She is a contract consultant with International Association of Chief of Police and RTI International. Teresa also serves at the Chief Advocacy Officer at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, the largest independent rape crisis center in the nation. Teresa has over 25 years of experience providing direct service to both offenders and victims of crime, with a specialization in sexual violence, domestic violence, and families of homicide victims. As Chief Advocacy Officer, Teresa advocates for system change needed to create a climate that is trauma-informed for all survivors.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
| 09:00 |
Registration |
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09:00 - 10:30
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Lecture:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of Women of Color, as its relation to sexual violence, and the anti-oppression/anti-violence movement.
• Identify the implications and present-day manifestations of historical trauma on Women of Color. |
| 10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
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10:45 - 12:15
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Lecture (Continued):
• Examine the impact of bias when responding to survivors of color and gain tools to depower their biases.
• Apply ways to be trauma informed when engaging with survivors of color while incorporating cultural humility. |
| 12:15 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history of Women of Color, as its relation to sexual violence, and the anti-oppression/anti-violence movement.
• Identify the implications and present-day manifestations of historical trauma on Women of Color.
• Examine the impact of bias when responding to survivors of color and gain tools to depower their biases.
• Apply ways to be trauma informed when engaging with survivors of color while incorporating cultural humility.
Bibliography & References
REFERENCES
• Barlow, J. (2020). Black women, the forgotten survivors of sexual assault. Retrieved on March 2, 2020 from https://www.apa.org/pi/about/newsletter/2020/02/black-women-sexual-assault
• Black Women’s Blueprint (2015) When truth is justice and not enough: Executive summary to the Black women’s truth and reconciliation commission. Retrieved on June 15, 2020 from https://d6474d13-2b53-4643-b862-e78077ee7880.filesusr.com/ugd/f0223e_59bbcc47c9084087be7966b2b92c3bfe.pdf
• Epstein, R., Blake, J. J., & Gonzalez, T. (2017). Girlhood interrupted: The erasure of Black girls' childhood. Georgetown University Law Center. Retrieved on October 1, 2020 from https://www.law.georgetown.edu/poverty-inequality-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2017/08/girlhood-interrupted.pdf
• McGuire, D. (2011). At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance--A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power.
• Rosay, A. (2016). Violence against American Indian and Alaska Native women and men. Retrieved on October 1, 2020 from https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/249736.pdf
• Women of Color National Network (2019). Publications. Retrieved on October 13, 2020 from https://wocninc.org/publications/
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $65.00 and includes CE credit. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
