Special Considerations for Deaf Victims of Crime
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Description
Deaf individuals in the United States face domestic or sexual violence rates equal to or higher than hearing individuals but often encounter systemic barriers and challenges when seeking help. This webinar will explore working with Deaf crime victims, such as victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and financial crimes. Cultural aspects, like language diversity and communication methods in the Deaf community, and the societal impact of audism will be examined. Information on “For the Deaf by the Deaf” programs and other resources benefiting Deaf victims in their communities will also be shared. After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:
Description
Deaf individuals in the United States face domestic or sexual violence rates equal to or higher than hearing individuals but often encounter systemic barriers and challenges when seeking help. This webinar will explore working with Deaf crime victims, such as victims of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and financial crimes. Cultural aspects, like language diversity and communication methods in the Deaf community, and the societal impact of audism will be examined. Information on “For the Deaf by the Deaf” programs and other resources benefiting Deaf victims in their communities will also be shared. After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:
Start Time
03-20-2025 12:00 PM
End Time
03-20-2025 01:30 PM
Registration Link
Last Modified on
Mar 03, 2025
