Join the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education (The Centre) as they raise awareness about Sexual Violence Response during a special week of informative events, Feb. 5 to 12. Due to COVID-19, all events will take place online.
Trauma Informed Investigations
When: Friday, Feb. 5
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon)
Where: Online (Zoom details will be provided after registration details are submitted)
Register by email to: thecentre@yorku.ca
This session is for staff and faculty only. Dr. Lori Haskall, a clinical psychologist and researcher into the effects of trauma, will discuss the neurobiological nature of trauma on survivors of sexual violence, understanding the nature of traumatic memories, and learning trauma-informed techniques for interviewing and evidence collection.
Discovering Careers in Sexual Violence Prevention & Support
When: Monday, Feb. 8
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Online
Steps to register for this session:
- Sign into Experience York with your PPY
- Once logged in copy the event link into your URL https://experience.yorku.ca/events.htm?evtId=1162.
- Review the event details and click register.
This event will be moderated by representatives from the York University Career Education and Development Centre. It features a panel discussion that is focused on careers in Sexual Violence Prevention & Support. The panelists participating in this event are Jennifer Keeler, who is the coordinator/nurse practitioner for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga; Shannon Seeraj, the public education coordinator for the Women’s Support Network York Region; Jacqueline Benn-John, who is the executive director of the Women’s Support Network York Region.
The panelists will discuss career paths, strategies and tips along with opportunities and challenges of the industry. This event is co-organized by the York University Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education and York University’s Career Education and Development Centre.
Discussing Implications of Institutionalized Sexual Violence
When: Tuesday, Feb. 9
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-violence-response-education-week-tickets-133991499181
Join panelists Breanna Berry, the Indigenous Recruitment Officer at the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services at York University, and Nneka McGregor, the executive director of WomenatthecentrE, for a conversation inspired by the “Broken Dreams, Broken Lives” Merlo Davidson Class-Action Settlement Agreement Report. The report highlighted the ongoing sexual violence within the RCMP and made 52 recommendations to address aspects of the systemic sexism and homophobia embedded in the RCMP’s culture. This event aims to build a conversation about the report and how the culture it documents has an impact on vulnerable and marginalized community members who access supports.
The Issues and Impacts of Misogynoir: Voices of Experience – Part 2
When: Thursday, Feb. 11
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Online
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-violence-response-education-week-tickets-133991499181
Join panelists Christine Sinclair from the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion, Nneka McGregor, the executive director of WomenatthecentrE, Paula Gowdie Rose, who is an administrative assistant in the Schulich School of Business, and the President of the York Federation of Students, Azinwi Kien, for the continuation of a conversation that began in November 202. The panelists will address “misogynoir,” the term coined by queer Black feminist Moya Bailey to describe the experiences of prejudice and harassment directed at Black women. The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion will deliver a presentation that will be followed by the returning panelists who will share their experiences and challenges addressing misogynoir. This will be followed by a one-hour healing and support space dedicated to Black women to address the issues and impacts of misogynoir.
Information on Sex Trafficking
When: Friday, Feb. 12
Time: 12 (noon) to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sexual-violence-response-education-week-tickets-133991499181
Panelists: The Bekaadendang team from Native Child & Family Services of Toronto
The Native Child & Family Services Bekaadendang (Being Peaceful) program is dedicated to prevention work and supporting survivors of exploitation at all stages of their healing journey. The Bekaadendang team offers case-management support and intensive counselling support to survivors, conducts outreach, provides psycho-education to community around healthy relationship development and offers training to other agencies on how to better support Indigenous survivors. Their presentation will cover the intersections between colonialism and trafficking, how human trafficking affects Indigenous community members in the GTA, challenges the community members’ experience and the Bekaadendang team’s approach to service provision.