“Cultural Perspective Training Series: Serving Deaf Survivors”
April 29, 2022 Part 1 - “Introduction to Deaf Culture”
May 6, 2022 Part 2 - “Choices and Challenges”
May 13, 2022 Part 3 - “Applications for Serving Deaf Survivors”
All sessions are from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the virtual training “Cultural Perspective Training Series: Serving Deaf Survivors.” This three-part training series will provide participants with an increased understanding of Deaf culture, and how to best support and serve Deaf survivors of personal and sexual violence in an accessible and trauma-informed manner.
Part 1- “Introduction to Deaf Culture”
Come along as we take a deep dive into the critical facets of Deaf culture. We will explore topics such as language, identity, intersectionality, and oppression. Examine the rights and language of this linguistic minority group through a cultural lens. Participants will examine their own interactions with Deafness and work to be more collaborative in situations with Deaf people. Through lecture, role play, and critical analysis, participants will gain a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture.
Part 2- “Choices and Challenges”
This interactive presentation will demonstrate the choices and challenges faced by Deaf survivors of relationship and sexual violence when attempting to access services. Informative narration and intriguing role-play will expose participants to the multitude of unique realities experienced by cultural and linguistic minority groups. Join us to learn how to navigate the power dynamics between clients and service providers and their role in reducing trauma!
DWAVE and audience members will collaborate on cultural, linguistic, developmental, and accessibility-related scenarios that pertain to Deaf populations. This workshop will focus on trauma-informed service provision with an eye for cultural humility for Deaf populations. Many of these concepts transcend Deafness and apply to various cross-cultural interactions.
Part 3- “Applications for Serving Deaf Survivors”
Taking a hands-on approach, participants will apply their knowledge to dig deep and analyze their role as advocates. With this newly gained knowledge, service providers will have a cultural lens to better serve Deaf survivors. In addition, we will discuss how to navigate systems that have historically oppressed community members. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate with culturally informed representatives of DWAVE to discuss their own role in an accessible organization and how to develop better practices for the Deaf community
Presenters:
Rose Larson is native Ohioan, culturally Deaf, Disabled, white, queer and cisgender female who has been with DWAVE for 8 years now. Rose is currently the Executive Director. Prior to DWAVE, she worked with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities for 11 years. Rose is an experienced presenter on both the state and national level on a variety of topics, mostly related to Deaf survivors of violence and trauma informed care. Rose is a registered advocate in the state of Ohio and recently became the first Deaf forensic interviewer.
Alli Kisker is a Trauma Communication Advocate who works with Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere to provide interpreting services and advocacy to survivors of violence within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. Alli believes that communication access is vital for Deaf and Hard of Hearing survivors who are interacting with systems and trying to connect to services. Alli is a trained ASL Interpreter for 11 years and has completed numerous trainings related to domestic violence and sexual assault and the interpreting process.
Participant Registration and Cost: This training series is free. Participants need to register in advance for the training. Please visit here to register. You only need to register once for all sessions.