Culturally Responsive Care: Understanding Deaf Culture and Supporting Deaf Survivors of Sexual Violence
February 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This foundational webinar will introduce participants to the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Deaf community, emphasizing the importance of cultural responsiveness when working with Deaf survivors of sexual assault. Participants will learn about Deaf culture, communication styles, and how systemic barriers affect access to care. By gaining this understanding, clinicians and other victim service providers will be better prepared to provide sensitive and effective support. The session will be followed up with an introduction to the dynamics of sexual violence in the Deaf community, and concluded with the tools and strategies to build effective partnerships with the Deaf led advocates, setting the stage for deeper understanding of and honoring our lived experiences.
Presenters:
Roberta Eaton, DAWN Executive Director and DeAnna Swope, Activating Change Senior Program Associate
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 and DeAnna Swope, Activating Change Senior Program Associate
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.