Friday, September 17, 2021 from 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for ”Understanding the Impact of Implicit Bias on the Victim-Advocate Relationship.” This two-hour training will help victim service professionals define implicit bias, identify and address their individual biases, and understand how such biases can impact the victim-advocate relationship. This training will also describe implicit bias in the larger context of racism and how bias can perpetuate inequities.
Ghia KellyGhia Kelly is a faith leader, visionary and social justice advocate. A native of Miami, Florida, she has a passion for empowering individuals and helping them reach their maximum potential both naturally and spiritually. Ghia is the Founder & CEO of The Gift of Truth Inc., a faith-based organization and ministry that seeks to create opportunities and safe spaces for individuals to learn, heal, and grow. She is also a certified life coach, trainer and public speaker with expertise in several areas such as domestic and sexual violence, emotional health, racial equity, systems change, and spiritual identity and purpose. Ghia holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Management, a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, and she is currently pursuing her doctorate in Transformational Leadership. Ghia is an ordained Elder and has dedicated her life to empowering women, advocating against injustice, and ministering to the whole person- body, soul, and spirit.
This training is free. Participants need to register in advance for the training. Please click here to register.
