Understanding and Addressing Women's Use of Force

This event will provide an overview of the complexities of understanding and addressing women’s use of force. Particular attention will be paid to intervening in the lives of women who have resorted to using force against their intimate heterosexual partners. Training participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the motivation, intent, and impact of women’s use of force is often distinctly different from that of men who batter their female partners. These differences demand that intervention be tailored to the nuanced needs of the population served. Therefore, the focus on interventions throughout this training will be on specific in-group intervention tools and themes practitioners can use as they innovate upon or build their own trauma-informed, intersectional, culturally humble curricula. Both seasoned practitioners and those just getting started are encouraged to participate in what promises to be a cutting-edge conversation and resource sharing opportunity. Objectives: Understand and name the general differences between women’s use of force and men's battering behavior. Provide a reason why context is important when considering this issue. Name at least three interventions effectively used with women who have used force.

The full fee is non-refundable if canceled less than one week prior to the event

NMCADV is working on creating trainings that are accessible to everyone. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions please call 505-537-1514 or email [email protected] in advance of your participation. Zoom webinar will have Closed Captioning.

This training is funded in part by the Children Youth and Families Department, Domestic Violence Unit.

Group discounts available upon request! Please contact our training team at [email protected] for for more information.

Host or Publisher The New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence