Upcoming events.
Dismantling Racism
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White Online via Zoom
Understanding that racism is systemic is key to dismantling it. Leading with racial equity means to approach all systems, organizations, groups, and culture with a contextually-racial lens. To acknowledge context, its historical and present impact, as well as contemporary impact.
De-SociallyConstructing Gender
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White Online via Zoom
Let’s talk about gender and how to de-sociallyconstruct it!
Racial Identity Development Theory: An Overview and Somatic Exploration
Facilitated by Kaycie
Online via Zoom
Establishing And Maintaining Boundaries
Facilitated by Debbie Elias
Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will explore what our personal and professional boundaries are and how to establish and maintain them with the people in our lives.
Exploring Social Identity Development: Privilege, Oppression and Social Position
Facilitated by Kaycie
Online via Zoom
In this workshop, participants will be exposed to Social Identity Theory and Racial Identity Development Theory. We will define, name, and explore our social identities, how they are contextualized by privilege and oppression by way of power.
Saviorism in Domestic Violence Work
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop, attendees will consider how their actions may impact a survivor despite having good intentions.
Sexual Assault Advocacy Skills
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
This workshop will provide advocates with the skills necessary to best support sexual assault survivors.
Safety Planning and Advocacy Skills
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
During Safety Planning & Advocacy Skills attendees will learn and practice advocacy skills vital to supporting survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault.
Dynamics of Stalking
Facilitated by claire barrera
Online via Zoom
This workshop covers the definition and signs of stalking behavior, the various relationship dynamics in which a person may experience stalking, the ways that society normalizes stalking, and the support systems/resources a person may access when experiencing stalking.
The Digital Underground
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop, attendees will review various types of abuse but focus on digital/technological and identify the impacts of digital abuse.
Dynamics of Abusive Men
Facilitated by Chris & SJET Staff
Online via Zoom
In this workshop underlying drivers of men’s violence will be discussed and identified, particularly related to domestic violence.
Trauma Informed Practices
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White
Online via Zoom
Participants will gain an understanding of how trauma can be shaped by social inequities, and how TIC can be used to promote equity and inclusion.
Vicarious Trauma and Vicarious Resilience
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
We will learn to identify symptoms of vicarious trauma and explore strategies for building resilience.
Power & Consent in Communication
Presented by Spring Up Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will discuss the intersectional power dynamics at play between partners, and explore how social norms of coercion and control show up in everyday communication and decision making in relationships.
Understanding Gender
Presented by Ari Schill Online via Zoom
In this interactive workshop, we will break down terms, participate in activities and engage in interactive learning focusing on gender and sexuality.
Culture of Gender Violence
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
We will explore how gender violence highlights a male-patterned violence: a prevalent violence committed most often but not always by men, often motivated by aggression, revenge, competition, and entitlement used to help to maintain patriarchy.
Intimate Partner Sexual Violence
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will describe the nature and prevalence of IPSV and the dynamics and impact of IPSV and the specific challenges faced by survivors will be identified.
YWCA of Greater Portland and Freeland Spirits
You’re Invited! Please join YWCA of Greater Portland on October 17th from 5pm-8pm at Freeland Spirits. Meet members of the YWCA team, learn more about our programs, and support a woman owned and operated distillery by purchasing a cocktail or two! Brief remarks from our new Interim Executive Director, Miriam Barnett, and featured program staff will begin at 6pm.
Attendance is free, but spots are limited. Please RSVP below!
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Working Outside the System
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop we will discuss how survivors work outside of dominant systems when they aren’t safe and reliable.
Showing Up For Teen and Young Adult Survivors
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
We will explore how best to support and safety plan with teens and young adults while helping to maintain their confidence and trust.
Domestic Violence 101
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
This workshop is geared towards individuals and organizations that see the need to take a bold move to improve the way they provide an environment of equity and inclusivity in the workplace.
From Guilt to Action: Power and Privilege
Facilitated by Shay Braden
Online via Zoom
This workshop is offered to white people who are ready to challenge themselves and gain ideas on how to begin actionable allyship.
Restorative Justice
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White
Online via Zoom
This workshop will explore the principles of restorative justice, how they may be applied, and strategies toward creating more equitable and just communities.
Organizational Culture
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White
Online via Zoom
In this workshop, participants will be able to discuss systems of White Supremacy Culture that impact their organization/businesses’ culture and overall innerworkings.
De-Constructing Anti-Blackness & Misogynoir
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White
Online via Zoom
As anti-Blackness is woven into our social systems, we will be discussing how to dismantle these systems of oppression to create an equitable community where all thrive.
Detour Spotting
Presented by Court Morse
Online via Zoom
This will be a deep dive in the realities of harmful behaviors that can show up as a resistance to racial equity work.
The Language of Equity
Facilitated by Ruby Joy White Online via Zoom
Learn about the world of equity work, and how the fluidity and understanding of terms and definitions is necessary as we work collectively to dismantle antiquated, oppressive systems that have for too long been barriers for marginalized communities.
Saviorism in Domestic Violence Work
Presented by Tyesha Online via Zoom
In this workshop, attendees will consider how their actions may impact a survivor despite having good intentions.
Victim-Advocate Privilege & Confidentiality
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
Explaining the requirements put forth by the State of Oregon for advocates working with domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking Survivors.
Sexual Assault Advocacy Skills
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
This workshop will provide advocates with the skills necessary to best support sexual assault survivors.
Safety Planning and Advocacy Skills
Presented by Debbie Elias Online via Zoom
During Safety Planning & Advocacy Skills attendees will learn and practice advocacy skills vital to supporting survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault.