Culturally Diverse Intimate Partner Violence in the Latino & African American Communities
Through facilitated discussion and group participation, this training will highlight the myths, barriers, similarities, and differences of intimate partner violence in the Latino and African American communities. The training will focus on three primary areas:
Cultural Competency
Presented by Belisa Urbina, Executive Director, Ser Familia, Inc.
Religion and Domestic Violence
Presented by Rev. Victoria Ferguson
Organizational Collaboration
Presented by Shenna Johnson, Community Resource Coordinator, Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Michelle Toledo Ca��as, GLADV Program Director
Key Note Speaker: Lavon Morris-Grant
Panel discussion: Men's Work: The Role of Men in Ending Violence Against Women
This training is designed for those who work with Latino and/or African American communities and want to enhance their understanding and build collaborations. Advocates, social workers, mental health professionals, and members of law enforcement are encouraged to attend
When: November 6th 2013
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $25.00 per person
Where: GA Tech Bill Moore Student Service Center, 190 North Ave., NW, Atlanta, Georgia
Less than half of the spaces are available!