Commercial Sexual Exploitation: International Policy

CEU Credit

Speakers:

Around the world, three primary legislative responses to commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) are in operation: legalization/decriminalization, criminalization, and the Equality Model. This presentation 1. Examines each model and provides case studies that illustrate the relative successes or failures of each legislative approach according to its stated goals; 2. Examines the underpinning social and economic theories used to develop each model; and 3. Applies lessons learned from policy models implemented globally to potential policy changes in New York State.

Why Don’t They Just Leave?: The Power of Psychological Coercion

CEU Credit

Speakers:

This training explores the power of psychological coercion. It compares the 8 methods of coercion used to elicit false testimonies from prisoners of war to the methods of coercion used by traffickers against survivors of human trafficking.

The Bounce Back: Survivor Resiliency

An Interactive Theater Workshop

CEU Credit

Speaker:

Doraina Rochford
Survivor Leader,
Sanctuary for Families

Doraina invites you to join her in a “live tour” and interactive play of aspects of her life to learn firsthand about her journey from victim to survivor. Her hope is to share how despite tragedies, survivors have the power and resiliency to bounce back and how you can make a difference.  

“She is an angel,” but “She got what she deserved!“: The Role of Ambivalent Sexism in Intimate Partner Violence

CEU Credit

Speaker:

Renata
Survivor Leader,
Sanctuary for Families

This workshop explores the direct and indirect relationship between ambivalent sexism (i.e., benevolent and hostile sexism) and intimate partner violence. Benevolent sexism refers to positive attitudes toward women, including protection and idealization of women as well as desire for intimate relations. Hostile sexism refers to the negative attitudes, including domination of and derogatory beliefs about women, and heterosexual hostility (Glick and Fiske, 1996). Framing our discussion around research-based findings, we explore the link between ambivalent sexism and intimate partner violence by focusing on perception, acceptability, attitudes, perpetration, and norms that are often used to minimize and justify violence and abuse, blame the victim, and exonerate the perpetrator. Participants also have the opportunity to assess and reflect on their own beliefs and values through various activities.

Lo Que Debemos Saber Sobre Carga Pública

What We Should Know about Public Charge
NOTE: Workshop will be held in Spanish

CEU Credit

Speaker:

Maria Meneses
Survivor Leader,
Sanctuary for Families

Este taller se enfoca en quién puede afectar la Carga Pública y porqué sus clientes deben seguir aplicando.  Aprendere sobre todo a nosotros como sobrevivientes de violencia domestica si podre ser afectados o no, ademas de cuáles son las circunstancias a las que se consideran como Carga Pública.

This workshop focuses on who is affected by public charge and why your clients should continue applying.  You will learn whether survivors of domestic violence can be affected or not, and additionally, what are the circumstances that are considered for public charge.

Law Enforcement and Domestic Violence: Perspectives

CEU Credit

Speakers:

This workshop will feature a panel including two law enforcement officers, a professor of sociology with a background in criminal justice, and a survivor of domestic violence and police brutality.  In this workshop, panelists will discuss the importance of bridging the gap between law enforcement and survivors of domestic violence.  

Building Trust & Sharing Power: Dynamics Between Survivors, Professionals & Organizations

CEU Credit

Speakers:

In this training, a Survivor Leader who experienced sex trafficking and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker will discuss internal power and control dynamics within organizations and how to build trust through acknowledging and addressing privilege and power in a professional relationship.  They will use real life examples as colleagues who have worked together for the past several years.

Beyond Checking the Box: Opportunities to Connect, Communicate and Care for Victims Of Gender Violence

CEU Credit

Speakers:

Victims of gender violence often interact with health and social service providers, but are they really seen and heard? A panel of survivors will share their experiences when opportunities for help have been lost and offer concrete suggestions so that others get the help and support they need. 

‘Move to Move Beyond’: A Workshop on Movement

CEU Credit

Speakers:

If trauma is disconnection, then recovery is connection: reconnecting with ourselves, with each other and the world around us.  In addressing loss of power and the isolation so often associated with traumatic experiences, we utilize movement experiences to reveal our inherent power of choice, to push against isolation through collaboration and bring ourselves back to center where we can find space to grow – together.  This workshop offers opportunities to learn how movement can impact healing for survivors of trauma while learning practical tools to incorporate movement in clinical work.  No dance experience necessary.

A Room of One’s Own: Galvanizing Communities to Create Pathways for Housing for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

CEU Credit

Speakers:

One of the many challenges survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) face after leaving an abusive environment is gaining economic independence. To create pathways for survivors to remove themselves and their families from unsafe environments, we will explore barriers and potential solutions through the lens of housing justice. We will address the history of the housing market in New York, how the housing market has changed, barriers that survivors encounter in the search for adequate affordable housing, and solutions to address these issues.