On-Site Training

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

Event Date(s): 09/26/2017

Event Time(s): 09:00 AM

Credits: 6.5 Hours

Location

Hotel Stipend

HOTEL INFORMATION AND STIPENDS

GCADV has a limited number of hotel stipends available to offset overnight lodging costs to attend this training. The stipend recipient(s) must be a full-time or part-time staff member of a GCADV member organization or state-certified family violence shelter and travel more than 120 miles one-way (240 roundtrip) to attend the training. 

Apply Early: Stipends will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis to the staff members that meet the above travel distance requirements. You are encouraged to apply early since stipends are limited.

Approval Notification: Stipend approval confirmations will be emailed to recipients shortly after they are received and will specify the number of hotel rooms and nights approved.

Reservations: GCADV will make hotel reservations for stipend recipients and notify you of your confirmation number and reservation details. If you wish to reserve rooms in addition to your stipend, please contact GCADV for hotel information. NOTE: Hotel stipends are awarded on the condition that the registered person(s) attends the entire training. If stipend recipients do not attend the entire training, GCADV may invoice your program for the hotel costs.

Note: Hotel stipends are awarded on the condition that the registered person(s) attends the entire training. If stipend recipients do not attend the entire training, GCADV may invoice your program for the hotel costs.

To apply for a hotel stipend, please email achampion@gcadv.org and include the following information:

1.    Your organization name 

2.    Estimated round trip mileage to attend the training 

3.    Names of individuals attending/staying overnight 

4.    Number of hotel nights requested 

5.    Number of hotel rooms requested 

6.    If you require an accessible room or any other special accommodations.

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