Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Survivors

4610 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215
United States
January 10, 2018,
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

While domestic violence is a global problem, its cultural interpretations and expressions vary. In this training, we will explore traditional cultures of Immigrants and Refugees and how it can impact access to services that may be crucial for survivors of domestic violence. We will also discuss distinguishing dynamics of domestic violence and how we can better assist the Immigrant/Refugee communities here in Portland.
Learning objectives. Participants will:

Have an improved understanding/awareness of…

- What domestic violence looks like in an immigrant and/or refugee community.
- How culture plays a role.
- The challenges immigrant survivors of domestic violence face in accessing services.