Network News

[May and June Webinars]

Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 2: Practical Skills and Implementation

Tuesday, May 14
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time

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Part 2 in a 3 part series on “Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships”, this session expands from analysis and framing to skill-building, practical implications and program implementation. The Northwest Network’s Assessment Tool will be introduced in detail, using advocacy stories and participant exercises. This session will also address the myriad considerations for implementation, including approach & intention, documentation, debriefing, etc relevant for programs who are interested in increasing their competency in serving LGBTQ survivors and integrating a broader practice of assessment into their service delivery.

*participation in “Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships: A Basic Skill for LGBT DV Advocacy” highly encouraged.

This webinar is supported by Grant No. 2011-TA-AX-K014 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships, Part 3: Practice and Program Implementation

Tuesday, June 11
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

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Part 3 in a 3 part series on “Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships”, this session continues to offer opportunities to engage in skill building and practice with the Northwest Network’s assessment tool.  Using real-life examples, role-play observation and hands-on exercises, participants will deepen their understanding and build capacity to conduct assessments. This session will also address the myriad considerations for implementation, including documentation, intake policy best practices and organizational considerations relevant for programs who are interested in increasing their competency in serving LGBTQ survivors and integrating a broader practice of assessment into their service delivery.

*participation in “Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships: A Basic Skill for LGBT DV Advocacy” Parts 1 & 2 highly encouraged.

This webinar is supported by Grant No. 2011-TA-AX-K014 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

Immigration, Domestic Violence and LGBTQ Communities

Tuesday, June 25
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time

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Description coming soon!

[Community Education & Social Events]

Pop Culture: Mini Relationship Skills Class:

Mondays, June 3rd & 10th, 2013
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration requested by Monday, May 27th, 2013

Are you unable to stop watching reality television dating shows? Do you ever find yourself secretly crying your eyes out to Friday Night Lights? Are you oddly compelled by the hot mess that is Jersey Shore? Whether you love, hate or have mixed reviews of pop culture this two week relationship skills and pop culture series is for you!

For more information or to register Click Here!

Queer Parenting & Networking Dinner:

Thursdays May 16th & June 20th, 2013
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Queer Parenting Networking Dinner is a monthly dinner to meet other LGBTQ families and parents, talk about parenting and other issues that are affecting their lives.  Queer Parent Networking Dinner is open to ALL Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, Gay, Two-Spirited, Queer and Questioning families, including co-parents, and people who have a significant role in the life of a child.  QPND is the 3rd Thursdays January –June 2013.

For more information and registration Click Here!

12th Annual Q&A for Advocates National Institute!

February 20th-22nd, 2014
We are already looking forward to Q&A 2014!
Check back for registration in Fall of 2013.

Q&A (Queers & Allies/Questions & Answers) Institute  is a one-of-a-kind training and consultation project available to d.v. advocates and others who work with bisexual, trans, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse. Through this project, the Northwest Network brings together advocates from across the country to develop assessment skills, share specialized info, and integrate queer generated theories about domestic violence into work with survivors!

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