Event Details

For any survivor of domestic violence, there are barriers to safety and services that often prevent that survivor from leaving or reaching out for help. For immigrant or refugee survivors, the barriers to safety can be extensively greater in number and complexity. It is essential for advocates to have an understanding of what these barriers may be in order to effectively serve immigrant and refugee survivors. At this one-day training, we will talk about the difference between immigrants and refugees, how they come to be here in the US, and clarify the terminology apply to these broad groups. We will identify and discuss the unique barriers and strengths of immigrant and refugee communities here in Georgia, and we will develop ideas of how mainstream domestic violence organizations can partner with culturally specific community-based groups to reach survivors who are in need of support. Throughout the training, we will incorporate the concepts of practicing cultural humility and cultural self-awareness as the best approach to connecting with immigrant and refugee survivors and communities. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Define and distinguish between immigrants and refugees
  • Understand the application and vetting process for refugees coming to the US
  • Apply an approach of cultural humility to advocacy work
  • Increase knowledge and understanding of the unique barriers and domestic violence dynamics experienced by immigrant and refugee survivors (with a special focus on African, Bhutanese and Burmese cultures, stories, and examples)
  • Develop tactics for reaching out to and forming partnerships with culturally specific community service programs
  • Identify and celebrate the resiliency, strength, and creativity of immigrant and refugee survivors

Date & Time

Event Date(s): 08/08/2025 - 08/08/2025

Event Time(s): 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Credits: 6 Hours

Contact Person

Leo Williams lwilliams@gcadv.org

Location

GCADV Office
2295 Parklake Drive NE
Suite #130
Atlanta, GA 30345