Series of Forums: A Holistic Approach to Working with Women Who Experience Violence

This series of forums is intended for frontline practitioners working with
women in the areas of violence, substance use, mental health, trauma and
corrections. Practitioners who wish to come together to continue the
dialogue about the intersectionality of oppressions in women's lives and to
discuss ways of working together in a fragmented system of services, will
benefit from these forums. Participants will have the opportunity to take
what they hear and incorporate it into their own day-to-day practice.

Overall objectives for forums:
- To explore how women's voices get lost in service delivery
- To begin a dialogue between individuals working in different parts of the
delivery system
- To share and challenge the dominant models of practice by sharing
stories about what we know is working
- To explore the levels and layers of oppression that exist among women
- To explore our own values and beliefs about women who experience violence/abuse and
- To challenge ourselves to think differently.

During the forums the following overarching themes will be addressed:
- Women and Age
- Women and Sexuality
- Women and Oppression
- Women and Substance Use
- Harm Reduction Practice
- Challenging our ideas of who are women who experience violence/abuse
- Challenging our ideas of what is success when working with women
- Finding and sharing solutions

Each forum will begin with a brief panel presentation (30 minutes). Key
questions for contemplation will be posted throughout the room. Participants
will be asked to form small groups (eight to 10 in a group) for discussion.
Each group will be facilitated and notes will be taken, and they will be
complied into a final report at the end of the series. Copies will be made
available for participants.

Each of the forums will be held in the Theatre at the Justice Institute of BC  715
McBride Blvd. New Westminster, BC

HOW TO REGISTER
Complete the following information and fax it to (604)528-5640 or mail to:
Heather Olson, SSCSD, Justice Institute of BC, 715 McBride Blvd., New Westminster, BC
V3L 5T4.

January 16th, 2001
Tuesday  9am - Noon
The Intersectionality of Oppressions: Racism, Sexism,
Classism, Heterosexism, Ableism, Violence & Substance
Use
$15

February 20th, 2001
Tuesday  9am - Noon
Impacts of Violence: Disordered Eating,
Anxiety/Depression, Social Control, and Substance Use
$15

March 27th, 2001
Tuesday  9am - Noon
Sex, Violence, and Substance Use
$15

April 10th, 2001
Tuesday  9an - Noon
Violence, Substance Use, and Health Issues
$15

May 1st, 2001
Tuesday 9am - Noon
Prison, Violence, and Substance Use
$15

June 5th, 2001
Tuesday  6pm - 9pm
Parenting, Violence, and Substance Use
$15

TOTAL FEES:

Moderator: Janice Abbott
Presenters to include: Janet Amos, Lynn Redenbach, Niki Antonopoulou, Linda Djadidi,
Sheila
Nyman, Jolie Ellison, Ninu Kang, Sarah Leavitt, Angela MacDougall, Sheila Nyman and
Lisa Rupert, Dean Dubick.

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