Intimate Partner Violence: Considerations When Working with H/L Survivors | 3:00-4:00pm ET
September 17 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, preventable public health problem that affects millions of individuals (CDC, 2019). The term “intimate partner violence” describes physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse. Data indicates that H/Ls experience similar rates of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) as compared to non-H/L groups. Research also suggests that H/Ls tend to report incidents of IPV less frequently than their counterparts. Furthermore, Latinas have been found to be more likely to experience mental health challenges as a result of IPV experiences while seeking services less frequently than other groups. This webinar will explore factors that may influence how H/Ls experience IPV. The presenter will discuss best practices that align with survivors lived experiences and community contexts H/Ls.
Learning objectives
- Define intimate partner violence (IPV)
- Identify community values that influence how H/L survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence seek support.
- Describe person-centered, trauma informed strategies for developing safety plans that align with survivors lived experiences and community contexts.
Patricia Emmanuelli serves as a Senior Manager, Training and Technical Assistance at Esperanza United. She provides project management and is a contributor of multiple national initiatives like the End Violence Against Women International, Seek and Speak, a website designed to support sexual assault survivors in gathering information and reporting to law enforcement and the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Virtual Practicum, an online learning platform designed to train medical practitioners collect evidence for sexual assault forensic exams, and Future Without Violence Economic Opportunity Project, a consortium of national partners working to increase employment protections for survivors.
Mrs. Emmanuelli continues to work with survivors of sexual assault by providing support and advocacy at her local rape crisis center and is pursuing a master’s degree in public health at the University of Florida.
Promoting the well-being of young people and women has been Bessie R. Lopez’s professional goal since she earned her master’s degree in Psychological Counseling. Her work experience includes managing healthy relationships, preventing STDs, decision-making in community planning processes, evidence-based interventions, and improving quality in services. Her background in implementing grants and projects has led her to guide organizations on activity development, media campaigns, and strategies to improve compliance. She currently works as a Training and Technical Assistance Specialist at Esperanza United. Additionally, she volunteers with organizers in Puerto Rico, where she was born and resides.
Damary Rodriguez is a Community and Capacity Building Specialist for Esperanza United. She provides training and technical assistance to advocates across the U.S. and territories. Damary worked as an advocate at their local domestic and sexual violence program and state coalition providing advocacy to survivors and advocates in her community and across Pennsylvania. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies (with a concentration on Latin American History and Culture) from Penn State University. Damary originally hails from New York City, and she is a proud daughter of parents from the Dominican Republic.