Dynamics of Sexual Violence in the Deaf Community: Recognizing Barriers and Identifying Strategies to Enhance Care and Support
February 19 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
This webinar will provide a comprehensive examination of the unique dynamics of sexual violence within the Deaf community, focusing on the barriers Deaf survivors face and the strategies that can be implemented to enhance their care and support. Participants will gain insights into the cultural, social, and systemic factors that contribute to the prevalence of sexual violence in the Deaf community, including communication barriers, stigma, and limited access to resources.
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.