Intersection Between Domestic & Sexual Violence - Community Training

Though sometimes considered to be separate issues, sexual and domestic violence are incredibly intertwined. Here you will learn about these issues, the ways in which they intersect, and how you can help bring awareness to the issues to your own community.

Folks over the age of 18 of all identities and walks of life are encouraged to attend.

Objectives:

• Define 'domestic violence' and 'sexual assault'
• Identify the intersections of DV and SA tactics of abuse
• Use case studies to see how resources can be used in real life scenarios

Workshop will be led by:

Linzi Rae Matta, LICSW (she/her) began her career in victim’s services at URI as a Peer Advocate working with Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services in 2007, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music History and Literature with a Minor in Women's Studies in 2010. After volunteering for a local domestic violence agency in 2012, she then worked to obtain her Master of Social Work degree from Rhode Island College, and graduated in the class of 2017. She has been a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 2019. Linzi has developed an expertise in providing trauma focused treatment modalities to survivors of interpersonal and systems-induced trauma, with a particular focus on addressing the healing needs of those who have survived physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse. Linzi has worked for Sojourner House as their Clinical Director since April 2022, which has expanded her experience in supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of trauma, clinical consultation and supervision, training facilitation, policy development, program operations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Caely Flynn (she/her) is Sojourner House’s Sexual Health Coordinator. Her job touches upon anything related to sexual health, as well as working with survivors of sexual violence. Caely received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Connecticut, where she first worked in sexual violence prevention. She eventually pursued a teaching degree, teaching youth in Rhode Island. She transitioned from the world of teaching into victims services, while still being able to use her skills from the former. She hopes to help individuals feel that they deserve, and can obtain, a healthy sexual life.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and what better way to fight abuse than to teach the community ways to address the violence we see? Sojourner House has been working to support and empower survivors since 1976. Through a 24 hour hotline, clinical support, housing and more, Sojourner House aims to end domestic and sexual abuse and human trafficking.

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