Through our networks, knowledge, and action,
we can interrupt the isolation of violence.
As a part of our new initiative Protecting Survivors During COVID-19, on June 18th, 2020 IANGEL presented a training webinar on “Trauma-Informed Representation During COVID-19” with Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez, PsyD, Chief of Victim Services,
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office.
Our first training video is now available online. Watch it now to learn more about trauma-informed legal representation and the impacts of COVID-19 on domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking survivors.
Training Agenda:
Dynamics of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking
Important Aspects During COVID-19
How Trauma Affects Survivors
Communication with Survivors
Reducing Re-Traumatization
Resources for Survivors
Thank you to Elisha Jussen-Cooke, Victim Rights Attorney at Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC), and to Queen’s Bench Bar Association for co-sponsoring this webinar. We also want to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez, Chief of Victim Services at SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin’s Office, for leading this training. And to IANGEL’s wonderful Law and Social Justice Academy intern, Juliana Tejada, for her editing work.
IANGEL TEAM
Facilitator: Anya de Marie, External Affairs Strategist
Presenter: Andrea Carlise, Executive Director
Tech Host: Eman Khatri, Summer 2020 Intern (Wellesley College)
Video Editor: Juliana Tejada, Summer 2020 Intern (Oakland High School)
Protecting Survivors During COVID-19
Survivors of GBV need uninterrupted and even expanded access to legal rights and protections.
IANGEL’s new initiative “Protecting Survivors During COVID-19” addresses COVID-specific impacts on survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. We offer trainings, advocacy, education and opportunities for collaboration.
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