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Ideal for Service Providers who want to better understand key aspects of family violence, or would like a refresher beyond the basics.About this Event
Core Introduction to Family Violence
- learn to recognize the types of abuse and cycle of violence
- counter family violence stereotypes and misconceptions
- discuss the roles of power and control
- develop effective responses to disclosures of family violence
- recognize barriers to leaving or accessing supports
- community and provincial resources available
Family Violence: Spotlight on Health Care Needs and Risks
Tues Jan 20th 830-1130am
- built on our core Introduction to Family Violence, no prerequistie required
- discuss concussion, strangulation and brain injury risks and screening
- consider strategies for mitigating Medic*tion control in abuse
- recognize reproductive abuse, pregnancy risks, and maternal/fetal health risks
- learn about the role of charting as a safety planning strategy
Family Violence: Spotlight on Coercive Control
Thurs Feb 12th, 9am-12pm
- built on our core Introduction to Family Violence, no prerequistie required
- recognize the dynamics of Coercive Control and it's role in maintaining FV
- discuss emotional and psychological abuse tactics and impacts
- consider the role of stalking and criminal harassment in risk
- highlight current developments in legally addressing coercive control
Family Violence: Spotlight on Technology Abuse
Wed Mar 11th, 9am-12pm
- built on our core Introduction to Family Violence, no prerequistie required
- recognize the roles of tech abuse as a tactic for monitoring and stalking, coercive control, and financial abuse
- consider key points of vulnerability to tech abuse, including children's access to technology based services
- recognize unique challenges to youth experiences of technology use and abuse
- discuss strategies to support those experiencing tech abuse in reducing risk
A tour of our centre is offered after in-person trainings, to anyone who wishes to participate!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Today Centre, 17724 102 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
Tickets
CAD 39.00
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