Supporting 2SLGBTQ+ Survivors

The Northwest Network, Ten Oaks Project, and Venus Envy are pleased to present a workshop for service providers on assessing patterns of power and control in abusive 2SLGBTQ+ relationships. Whether you're a service provider with a community agency or in private practice, you are welcome to attend.

Intimate partner abuse relies on a pattern of power, control and exploitation established by one person over another. To identify if a person is establishing such a pattern, it is important to go beyond a simple checklist of abusive behaviours. Developed over 30 years of work with LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence, the Northwest Network’s approach to assessment continues to be a fundamental consideration and practice for any organization hoping to create relevant, accessible support for LGBTQ individuals, as well as broadly expanding capacity to holistically respond to the experiences of all survivors. This session will centre on the importance of building awareness of the context of LGBTQ people’s lives as a key component in supporting creative, effective advocacy with LGBTQ survivors. We will be offering an exciting introduction to the Northwest Network’s tool and analysis on assessing patterns of power and control in abusive relationships and using real-life examples, role-play, observation and hands-on exercises for participants to deepen their understanding and build capacity to conduct assessments.

Presenter: Elizabeth Bringier, the Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse

The cost for this workshop is offered on a sliding scale, and is $15-80 per person. The organizers are happy to waive the cost if it makes the workshop inaccessible for you (just send an email at education@venusenvy.ca). All proceeds will be donated to the Ten Oaks Project and the Northwest Network.

The workshop will take place on Zoom and the link will be sent to you once you've registered.

The organizers will be happy to organize ASL interpretation; if that's something that would make this workshop accessible to you, please send them an email at education@venusenvy.ca.