Workshops
Understanding Power and Gender Based Violence (formerly Understanding Violence Against Women)
ID: 1301WEBGender and power-based violence is a major health and safety issue around the world. Social Workers and others within helping professions will encounter individuals who have experienced or committed forms of power or gender-based violence in their lifetimes. Yet, there is often a lack of understanding about these forms of violence, why they occur and the impact on individuals and society at large. [Required for Violence Against Women Foundation & Clinical Certificate Program]Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 General
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Webinar ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
Webinar Outline9:30 am Welcome/Introductions
9:50 am 8 Dimensions of Wellness
10:30 am "Alligator River Story" - Discuss the complexity that surrounds issues of gender and power-based violence
11:30 am Why Does Violence Happen?
11:45 am Gender Box Exercise
11:50 am Types of Violence and the Impact on Victims/Survivors
12:00 pm General Common Reactions of Survivors of Violence
12:10 pm Policies, Laws and Social Movements
12:25 pm Conclusion/Q&A
Target AudienceSocial Workers and Allied Health ProfessionalsContent LevelBeginnerWebinar Completion RequirementsTo earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion. System Requirements
- Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.