11 Jan Futures Without Violence Webinar: Collaboration with Employment Agencies to Increase Access to Economic Opportunities for Survivors of HT/DV/SA
From 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM ET
Presented by Futures Without Violence / Mónica Arenas, marenas@futureswithoutviolence.org
Description
Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (DV, SA, HT) need access to education and job training programs that are grounded in trauma-informed practices. This webinar will focus on recognizing barriers to employment and education for survivors and strategies for building strong cross-sector collaborations between advocacy service providers and workforce development programs. This presentation is designed for service providers, anti-human trafficking collaborations and/or task forces.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:
1. Recognize the intersection of DV, SA, HT and the impact on the physical and mental health of survivors.
2. Describe the obstacles to education, training, and to seek and hold employment opportunities that result from abuse and trauma.
3. Consider local workforce development agencies, educational institutions, job readiness training and apprenticeship programs, to potentially engage in collaboration.
4. Identify key components to build successful partnerships that support education and job opportunities for survivors.
5. Utilize tools and resources for collaboration.
Speakers
- Carolyne Ouya, Sr. Training & Technical Assistance, Futures Without Violence
- Missy Blackwell, Job Training and Housing Program Manager, Safelight, NC
- Mónica Arenas, Program Manager, Futures Without Violence
Audience
Domestic violence/sexual assault program staff, legal service providers, human trafficking taskforce members, and others interested.
Questions?
Please contact: Mónica Arenas at marenas@futureswithoutviolence.org