RICADV March 2010 Training Opportunities

The Prophet said, "He who sets foot on a path in the quest of knowledge, Allaah will facilitate for him the path to Paradise.” [Ibn Maajah]

Domestic Violence 101
March 12, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Lunch provided)
Cost: $20.00
What is Domestic Violence? How does it affect men and women and children in heterosexual and same sex relationships? How does it impact children who witness domestic violence? Learn about the power and control in relationships, the cycle of violence, barriers to leaving and available community resources. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice responding to victims and de-bunk myths about the causes of domestic violence.

 

  
Protective Orders: Justice or Just a Piece of Paper
March 23, 2010
2:00 -4:00 pm
Cost: $ 15.00

Protective orders are used to help protect individuals, mostly women, from partner violence.
But do we know the actual effectiveness of protective orders for the majority of women who seek them?
Walk through a set of three intensive studies that answer most of the concerns of victims, victim advocates and other professionals in the justice system. Finally, the most comprehensive examination of protective orders assessed using victim self reports, court data, and key informants from courts, law enforcement and advocacy.


To register, please visit:  http://www.ricadv.org/trainings.html