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SUMMARY:Understanding Domestic Violence and Coercive Control for Family Lawyers (Edmonton)
DESCRIPTION:Using the foundation of the Duluth Model of Power and Control\, learn about the various tactics those who cause harm use to establish a dynamic of coercive control in alignment with the definition of family violence in the Divorce Act. \nTopics of focus will include: \n• Understanding coercive controlling violence\n• How and why violence is minimized and/or denied\n• Practical skills for starting the conversation\n• Understanding the Danger Assessment tool\n• Shelter services and supports and how shelters can help legal professionals\n• The effects of domestic violence on children\n• Domestic violence and your workplace \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS). The ACWS is the provincial network organization for women’s shelters in Alberta and has a strong focus on community education and empowerment to address and end gender-based and domestic violence. \nBelow is a statement from ACWS: \nWe believe in a world free from violence and abuse and know these issues are the collective responsibilities of the entire community\, including legal structures. Through our Call to Action\, Leading ChangeTM\, we provide the tailored\, strengths-based education and resources that workplaces\, schools\, government\, sports groups\, and communities need to make the lasting\, transformational change needed to bring an end to domestic violence. \nRegister Here\n*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change depending on the COVID-19 situation at the time of a program running. We are committed to ensuring the health and safety of all attendees\, volunteers\, and staff (and their families) and will follow all provincial and local public health regulations. We are participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program. For more information\, visit LESA.org/covid19 \nIf multiple lawyers or staff members from your firm would like to attend this program\, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/understanding-domestic-violence-and-coercive-control-for-family-lawyers/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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SUMMARY:The “Men-U” Panel
DESCRIPTION:The “Men-U” Panel: On November 24th at 7 pm\, community leaders will gather online to discuss different ways men across Alberta are expanding their skills and helping to end gender-based violence. Learn the everyday things you can do to be an ally to women and girls. \nPanelists: Omar Yaqub\, Jordan Witzel\, Anthony Parker\, Todd Crawshaw \nRegister here.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/the-men-u-panel/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Breakfast with the Guys,Event,Leading Change,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211119T190000
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CREATED:20211022T184103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T200946Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Change at the Red Deer Rebels
DESCRIPTION:Leading Change will be at the Red Deer Rebels game tabling\, be sure to look out for them!
URL:https://acws.ca/event/lc-red-deer-rebels/
LOCATION:Peavey Mart Centrium – Red Deer\, AB\, 4847A 19 St\, Red Deer\, T4R 2N7
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SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope 2021
DESCRIPTION:Reach Out\, Rebuild\, Rise Up!\nThe Gifts of Hope Committee invites you to attend Gifts of Hope Reach Out\, Rebuild\, Rise Up! A special virtual event for women to come together and celebrate with the women close to their hearts. This year\, we are pleased to host speaker and best-selling author of A Good Wife: Escaping the Life I Never Chose\, Samra Zafar. Samra inspires audiences as she shares her journey of escaping an abusive child marriage to pursue her education and shed light on gender-based oppression. We hope that you will join us for Samra’s presentation\, opening remarks from Jan Reimer\, Executive Director of ACWS\, prize raffles\, and so much more all in support of ACWS. \nPrize Raffle\nWhether you are able to attend this year’s virtual event or not\, you can still win one of two amazing prize packages! Tickets for this year’s prize raffle fundraiser are available now. Click here to get your raffle tickets! \nPresentation Details\nAbuse rarely ever starts with physical assault. There are several early signs and “red flags” masked in manipulation that victims often perceive as romance. Join us for Samra’s presentation\, Power and Control — Recognizing Early Signs of Abuse\, as she uses her personal experiences\, insights\, and education to shed light on the cycle of abuse\, how to recognize early signs of abusive behaviour and protect yourself and your loved ones before it’s too late. \nWhat: Gifts of Hope featuring Samra Zafar\nWhen: Thursday November 4th\, 2021 @7 PM\nWhere: Zoom\nTickets: $40 \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Family Violence Prevention Month
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URL:https://acws.ca/event/family-violence-prevention-month/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:ACWS office is closed. Please read our statement here.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Awareness
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SUMMARY:Expanding Danger Assessment: Practice with the DA-Revised
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Nancy Glass\, Noreen Cotton and Kristy Harcourt for this FREE training on the Danger Assessment-Revised for women in same-sex relationships. Friday\, March 19\, 9am-noon. Free\, over zoom. Register here. Questions? Contact Catherine Hickman\, at catherine.hickman@acws.ca.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/danger-assessment-training/
LOCATION:Online
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