Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women - Karratha
Event description
Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women
2 Day Workshop
Men's violence against women is a serious, widespread, and growing problem in Western Australia. However, there are simple steps we can ALL take to prevent it.
Preventing Violence Together (PVT) invites you to learn how you can play your part in ending men's violence against women by attending our upcoming Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women workshop.
About this training
This training is based on Western Australia's framework for primary prevention of men's violence against women: Foundations for Change. It includes a range of interactive activities and resources.
Over two days, Foundations of Primary Prevention of Men's Violence Against Women will provide participants with an introduction to:
- a primary prevention approach to addressing the underlying drivers of violence against women
- the four gendered drivers of violence against women
- other factors that impact the prevalence and severity of violence against women
- essential actions to challenge drivers of violence against women
- managing resistance and backlash
Workshop details
Date/Times:
- Part A: Thursday 7th November, 9:30am - 2:30pm
- Part B: Friday 8th November, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Venue: Pilbara Community Legal Service, Karratha Business Centre, Unit 52-54 5/15 Sharpe Ave, Karratha WA 6714
Cost: $80. Includes participant workbook and morning tea, and lunch.
Contact: Alicia Gibbs, Manager, Preventing Violence Together - alicia@pvt.org.au
Workshop facilitators:
Alicia Gibbs / Preventing Violence Together
Alicia Gibbs is a social worker committed to tackling the underlying drivers of inequality and gender-based violence. She manages Preventing Violence Together, an initiative of the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing and Stopping Family Violence focused on building the capacity of Western Australia's emerging primary prevention sector. Alicia led the development of WA's first primary prevention practice and workforce capability framework: Foundations for Change. She now supports individuals, communities and organisations to implement the framework and undertake evidence-informed primary prevention activities that contribute to a safer and fairer society for all.
Ryan Corbould / Preventing Violence Together
Ryan Corbould is a human ecologist with a background in advocacy for survivors of sexual violence in Canada. He has supported survivors through the criminal justice system, been a healthy relationships educator, and developed trauma-informed response policies with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He is passionate about the role of men in ending violence against women and believes that men and masculinities play a key role in primary prevention strategies. Ryan wants men to be some of the strongest voices advocating for gender equality.
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