Danger Assessment Inventory: Update and Certification Training
This workshop will provide basic training in the use of the Danger Assessment including weighted scoring and practice scoring, suggestions for advocacy and clinical use, background on accuracy and validity statistics in order to qualify as an expert in court, an overview of use of lethality assessment and risk assessment in domestic violence cases and how they can both be used in a coordinated systematic approach, and information about a short first responder version and protocol being used in 37 jurisdictions in the state of Maryland.
Speaker:
Nancy E. Glass, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University
Moderator:
Natalie J. Sokoloff, Professor of Sociology, John Jay College
DAI certification available
Using Immigration Legal Remedies to Reduce the Risk of Femicide
In light of the high rates of intimate partner violence in immigrant communities, it is imperative that immigrant women are educated about their legal options. This workshop will identify risk factors experienced by immigrant women, such as language and cultural barriers, limited education and financial resources, and fears of deportation. The presenters will discuss how immigration legal remedies, such as the VAWA self-petition, battered spouse waiver, and U visa, can be utilized to empower immigrant survivors and reduce the risks of femicide.
Speaker:
Survivor
Vivian Huelgo, Esq., Director of the Community Law Project of Sanctuary for Families’ Center for Battered Women’s Legal Services
Moderator: Jennifer White, Program Director of Domestic Violence Legal Education and Advocacy Program (LEAP), Urban Resource Institute
CLE accreditation (request pending)
Reevaluating Mandatory Arrest
This workshop is a presentation and discussion of the New York City Police Department’s policies and procedures with regard to Domestic Violence. New York State’s Mandatory Arrest and Primary Physical Aggressor Laws are included in the discussion. Crime statistics and other indicators are looked at in an analysis of the possible effects of current police intervention in these crimes. The importance of follow-up with victims and offenders, as well as, continued collaboration with partner agencies and victim advocate groups is also discussed as a key factor in ensuring the safety of victims.
Speaker:
Kathy Ryan, Chief, Domestic Violence Unit, New York Police Department
Moderator: Valli Rajah, Assistant Professor of Sociology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
The Power of the Media: How the Press Covers Violence Against Women
This workshop will address the role and responsibility of media when reporting on intimate partner violence against women. The presenters will discuss how women are portrayed in the media, and the impact of race, class and politics on the placement of stories and headlines. A Q&A discussion following the panel will explore how this portrayal may impact the delivery of human services. Presenters will also explore how the media can balance institutional priorities with responsible, accurate reporting.
Speaker:
Cara Tabachnick, Associate Director of Center for Media, Crime and Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Kendra Gentry, Research Associate, Center of Media, Crime and Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Moderator: Cara Tabachnick, Associate Director of Center for Media, Crime and Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Pushed to the Edge
Participants will hear the experience of someone who believes that she killed her perpetrator in order to protect her life and the lives of her children. The presenter will discuss how the abuse began with verbal abuse, escalated to regular beatings and graduated to the use of weapons. Participants will also hear from an advocate who will describe how the legal system could have helped the presenter.
Speaker:
Kathy Williams, Survivor, Voices of Women (VOW) Organizing Project
TBA
Moderator: Lorraine Madry, Senior Program Director of Domestic Violence Services, Urban Resource Institute
Meeting the Identified Needs of Women in Shelter
This workshop will discuss the diverse needs of domestic violence victims residing in shelters and explore best practices to ensure that culturally sensitive and relevant services are accessible. The presenters will explore how barriers, such as limited economic resources, immigration status, societal attitudes and prejudices regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender and sexuality, must be addressed in shelters in order to reduce the risk of femicide.
Speaker:
Ida Landers, Program Director, Urban Resource Institute
Marie Philip, Executive Director of the NYC Human Resource
Office of Domestic Violence
Moderator: Ida Landers, Program Director, Urban Resource Institute
Challenges of Working with Potential Lethal Threats in Urban NYC Schools
This workshop will discuss some of the complex issues involved with identifying and assisting students dealing with severe DV and stalking, including the interface of clinical, academic, and security personnel that is required. While every culture practices violence against women, the ways in which this violence occurs can vary. This makes identifying and dealing with dating violence and stalking difficult. Additionally, because young people 16-24 are most at risk for DV and stalking, implementing comprehensive training and outreach in schools is imperative to ending femicide and violence against women.
Speaker:
Katie Gentile, Director of the Women’s Center, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Joe Samalin
Moderator: Katie Gentile, Director of the Women’s Center, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
