is pleased to open registration for the upcoming self-directed online course on:
Understanding and Responding to Gender-Based Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities
The self-directed course will run between May 16, 2023 - July4, 2023
This FREE online course is developed to help front-line practitioners working with immigrant and refugee communities to better understand issues of gender-based violence (GBV) and develop a supportive response for survivors with intersectional identities.
Course Learning Objectives:
Strategies for responding to disclosures of violence, specific to immigrant and refugee communities using an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework.
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of violence specific to immigrant and refugee communities.
Identify family law specific to immigrant and refugee communities.
Outline practical strategies for front-line workers to practice self-care and community care as well as recognizing and avoiding compassion fatigue
If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Maggie To - mto@ocasi.org *Course is offered over a 7-week period, to allow participants enough time to complete and receive a certificate.