Breaking Barriers for Deaf Survivors of Sexual Violence: Effective Partnerships for the Medical Forensic Exam
February 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This webinar is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the unique needs and considerations when conducting medical forensic exams for Deaf survivors of sexual assault. Participants will learn how to build effective partnerships between healthcare providers, interpreters, and advocates to ensure that Deaf survivors receive comprehensive and sensitive care. The session will explore the challenges Deaf survivors face in accessing services, the importance of cultural competence, and the roles of various professionals in creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to enhance communication, improve service delivery, and uphold the rights and dignity of Deaf survivors during the medical forensic exam process.
Presenters:
Roberta Eaton, DAWN Executive Director, DeAnna Swope, Activating Change Senior Program Associate, Angelita Olowu, and Laci Smith
This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GK-05172-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are these of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Presenters:
Roberta Eaton, DAWN Executive Director, DeAnna Swope, Activating Change Senior Program Associate, Angelita Olowu, and Laci Smith
This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-23-GK-05172-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are these of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.