Violence Against Women in Diverse Populations

Recognizing the critical impact that issues of race, culture, sexual orientation, religious identity, ability and other diverse identities has on victims' experiences of violence, this webinar provides a first glimpse into the issues of violence against women in relation to: LGBT community; people with disabilities; cultural groups or ethnicities; immigrants, asylum seekers & refugees; people with language issues; elder victims; male victims; substance abuse population; severe mental illness population; and teens. Participants will leave this workshop having learned strategies for addressing the various obstacles or issues that victims face in accessing services and negotiating the various support systems.