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Topic: Supporting BIPOC Advocate Wellbeing: Virtual Gathering

Hosted By: Advocacy Learning Center

Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:00am - 7:00am ChST

Description: The past two years have brought disruption and difficulty for so many, and they have drastically changed how we all live and work. We know that the months ahead will continue to bring new challenges for many, but particularly for those who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We invite all BIPOC advocates and staff to join us on 12-8-22 for a time of respite, a time to nourish ourselves and recharge for what lays ahead. You deserve time for yourself.

Location: virtual

Topic: Inspired Boost: Supervised Visitation in the Context of Intimate Partner Abuse and Mental Health and Substance Use (Part 2 of 2)

Hosted By: Inspire Action for Change

Date/Time: Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:00am - 6:00am ChST

Description: Being abused by an intimate partner can have significant mental health and substance use effects. At the same time, abuse often targets a survivor’s mental health and substance use in deliberate attempts to control survivors and isolate them from sources of safety and support. These forms of abuse, known as mental health coercion and substance use coercion, not only jeopardize the well-being of survivors but also often seek to undermine parent-child attachment, creating increased risks for children as well. In this 2- part series, we will: Clarify the relationships between intimate partner abuse, mental health, and substance use, including coercion related to mental health and substance use Apply equity-based and trauma-informed lenses to better understand mental health and substance use as threat responses Try out different tools to support reflective practice Work together to identify strategies to build emotional safety into the program environment, services, and relationships *We can not guarantee accessibility requests made less then two weeks before the event.

Location: virtual