Improving Outcomes for Survivors of DV through Racial Equity

411 West Bay Street,Savannah GA 31401

14 September, 2021

Description

A 2-day training to encourage the use of a racial equity framework to improve outcomes for survivors of domestic violence. Culture Matters: Improving Outcomes for Survivors of Domestic Violence through Racial Equity Presented by Ruby White Starr, Co-CEO of Caminar Latino and founder of Latinos United for Peace and Equity, this 2-day training on September 14th and 15th promotes the use of a racial equity framework to improve outcomes for survivors of domestic violence and their children. By the end of this session, participants will: Develop a shared understanding of concepts related to culture, intersectionality, and equity.Recognize the many facets of identity and how these impact relationships with others.Explore how culture and inequity influence domestic violence prevention and intervention. Be better positioned to examine the norms, values, and practices in our institutions that advantage white people and work systematically to exclude and oppress Latinx, Black, and other People of Color.Receive tools that will enable them to develop action steps to promote racial equity personally, organizationally, and in broader social change efforts.Dates and Time: Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 9am ET to 5pm ET and Wednesday, September 15, 2021, from 9am ET to 5pm ET. SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER NOW! Additional Event Information: Completing this registration process enrolls you to attend the event only. It does not include any additional arrangement for lodging, transportation or other attendance needs. Attendees are responsible for all their own expenses. The event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Savannah Historic District, located at 411 West Bay Street in Savannah, GA. The hotel has a limited number of rooms available for $139+tax each night for the attendees. The cut-off date for reserving rooms within the room block is August 13, 2021, or until the block is full. Once the room block is full or the cut-off date has passed, hotel rooms will be priced at the prevailing hotel room prices. To make room reservations, please call (912) 790-7000 and ask for the group code "CAM". You may also copy and paste this link to be directed to the hotel room block: https://www.hilton.com_event_registration A credit card will be required to make your hotel room reservation. Parking is also available for attendees for $39 a night if needed. *This training has been approved for 16 FVIP training hours. This event will follow all current CDC COVID-19 guidelines regarding the wearing of masks, social distancing and cleaning/disinfecting of all areas. Local requirements may be different from federal guidelines, so please contact the hotel at (912) 790-7000 for more information about local health and safety requirements. Current CDC guidelines can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html This project was supported by Subgrant No. C51-8-012, awarded by the state administering office for the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice’s STOP Formula Grant Program. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the state or the U.S. Department of Justice. Caminar Latino creates opportunities for Latino families to transform their lives and communities and works to change the social conditions that give rise to violence.