Anti-oppression training for Child Welfare Workers
In honour of International Women’s Day, the Jane Doe Legal Network is inviting people working in the child welfare sector to
take part in a workshop on developing a deeper understanding of the dynamics of
oppression. The day will also focus on
developing strategies for incorporating feminist and anti-oppression principles
into our lives and our work.
What: Anti-oppression workshop for child protection workers
When: Saturday, March 15th - 10am - 4pm
Where: YWCA, 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver
During this workshop we will look at the ways in which power
imbalances between clients and professionals can subtly shape interactions and
get in the way of building genuine supportive relationships. We will also look
at how histories of privilege and oppression affect/influence each ofus, and
how we can be allies in resisting oppression.
Along with skills-building, participants will be encouraged
to develop ongoing connections in order to support each other in the challenging
work of supporting vulnerable families.
This workshop is free, but space
is limited to 12 participants so please RSVP here:
Contact For More Information:
Darcie Bennett · darcie@pivotlegal.org · (604) 255-9700 ext. 102
Facilitators include:
- Dalya Israel
- Darcie Bennett
- Andrea Vollans
- Marilyn
Diaz- Gutierrez
Space generously donated by the YWCA of Greater Vancouver.
YWCA Legal Education Services and Resources
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The Jane Doe Legal Network is an interdisciplinary group of advocates, service providers and women doing anti-violence advocacy and community work.
Jane Doe serves women and girls whose lives have been impacted by violence and/or abuse. We understand that violence against women can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, financial and spiritual. We also understand that violence can happen in many different settings, including intimate relationships, within an extended family, as a child, in the workplace, by a person who holds a position of authority over you, like a landlord, a police officer, a teacher, or an employer. At Jane Doe, we also provide legal advice to women who have fled their home country because of violence and abuse, where they could not get effective protection from their government.
The name Jane Doe is used in legal proceedings as a placeholder name to represent an anonymous or unknown woman. We have adopted this name to highlight three issues. First, violence against women happens in all types of relationships, in all cultural and socio-economic groups, and at all ages. Second, violence against women is a societal problem rather than a personal issue. Third, the name signifies our commitment to ensuring that women who have experienced violence have access to confidential legal support.
Jane Doe serves women and girls whose lives have been impacted by violence and/or abuse. We understand that violence against women can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, financial and spiritual. We also understand that violence can happen in many different settings, including intimate relationships, within an extended family, as a child, in the workplace, by a person who holds a position of authority over you, like a landlord, a police officer, a teacher, or an employer. At Jane Doe, we also provide legal advice to women who have fled their home country because of violence and abuse, where they could not get effective protection from their government.
The name Jane Doe is used in legal proceedings as a placeholder name to represent an anonymous or unknown woman. We have adopted this name to highlight three issues. First, violence against women happens in all types of relationships, in all cultural and socio-economic groups, and at all ages. Second, violence against women is a societal problem rather than a personal issue. Third, the name signifies our commitment to ensuring that women who have experienced violence have access to confidential legal support.
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