On-Site Training
(In Person Attendee) "Alive But Still Not Free": Introduction to Advocacy for Criminalized Survivors of Domestic Violence
Training
Survivors of domestic violence often have a complicated relationship with the criminal justice system. Recent research suggests up to 77% of incarcerated women are survivors of domestic violence. Survivors seeking services from domestic violence agencies may be facing criminal charges that are directly related to the abuse they’ve suffered. Navigating these complexities can be challenging for advocates seeking to provide effective advocacy to criminalized survivors. This hybrid training is the first in a two-part training series designed to help advocates better understand and support criminalized survivors of domestic violence.
Topics included in the training are:
· How and why survivors of domestic violence are criminalized.
· Challenges faced by criminalized survivors in access help through domestic violence agencies and the legal system.
· Current legal remedies available to criminalized survivors.
· Ways to enhance effective advocacy for criminalized survivors.
Date & Time
Event Date(s): 06/20/2024 - 06/20/2024
Event Time(s): 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Credits: 3 Hours
Contact Person
Jennifer Lyon jlyon@gcadv.orgLocation
GCADV Parklake Office
2295 Parklake Dr. Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30345
Speaker Information
Ellie Williams, esq. Legal Director of GCADV’s Justice For Incarcerated Survivors Program Selena Faith, Justice For Incarcerated Survivors Program Manager.
Intended Audience
Advocates and leadership staff currently working in Georgia domestic violence shelters and community-based domestic violence service programs. Individuals interested in volunteering with GCADV's JFIS program.