Forsyth County United Way Building
240 Elm Street
Cumming, GA 30040
Cultural Competency Training for Social Service Providers
This training has been approved by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence for 3 FVIP hours.
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Forsyth County Domestic Violence Task Force (FCDVTF) and Raksha, Inc. will conduct a 3 hour mini training on June 26, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Forsyth County United Way Building. The presenters for this mini training are Mrs. Michelle Toledo Cainas, consultant and co-chair for FCDVTF and Ms. Aparna Bhattacharyya, Executive Director, Raksha, Inc.
Training Description: As the Forsyth County population grows increasingly diverse, being culturally competent in our profession can help further our understanding of individuals’ diverse values, beliefs, and behaviors; which will allow providers to better meet each individual’s social, cultural, and linguistic needs. The training will examine two of Forsyth's growing populations - Latino/Hispanic and Asian - especially when addressing these communities in family/domestic violence scenarios.
Training Goals:
Define culture and cultural competence
Explore and understand Latino/Hispanic and Asian Communities
Reflect on strategies when working with Latinos/Asian Survivors of Domestic Violence
Registration will start at 8:30 a.m and the training will promptly begin at 9:00 a.m. Bring a light jacket/sweater.
SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER SOON.
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