UCS

It's On Us 2020 - Sexual Violence in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:15pm

Location:
Zoom
Cost:
Free
Project DATE presents Sexual Violence in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community [image: hashtag Me Too, spelled out in American Sign Language]
Project DATE presents Sexual Violence in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community [image: hashtag Me Too, spelled out in American Sign Language]

The occurrences of sexual violence are rising across all communities.  Vulnerable communities like the deaf and hard of hearing community are no exception.  It is important to recognize and engage in preventative work to reduce the incidents.

Join our speakers, Peggie Reyna, Project Director of Peace Over Violence, Deaf, Disabled & Elder Services and Ryssa Fleischer, MFT Therapist Trainee with Peace Over Violence, Deaf, Disabled & Elder Services as they discuss what this community is experiencing and what can be done to prevent it. Peace Over Violence, Deaf, Disabled & Elder Services is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to the elimination of sexual and domestic violence and all forms of interpersonal violence.  Please RSVP for this workshop by clicking on the register link listed above.