Violence Against South Asian Women: Understanding Cultural “Competency” of Structures that Heal
Originally presented on February 17, 2016
Originally presented on February 17, 2016
Violence against women is a worldwide problem. According to the World Health Organization, about 1 in 3 women around the globe have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by intimate and non-intimate partners.
In this presentation, Dr. Shamita Das Dasgupta, a professor, author and one of the co-founders of Manavi, the first organization in the U.S. formed to address the unmet needs of South Asian women victims of violence, will discuss violence against South Asian women in the U.S. and the following:
Dr. Das Dasgupta will also guide participants through two case studies and one self-reflection exercise. She will end the presentation with steps that practitioners can take to move toward structural competence in responding to violence against South Asian and other women.
Shamita Das Dasgupta, PhD
Co-founder of Manavi
As a result of this activity, the learner will be able to enhance their knowledge and competence on steps that practitioners can take to move toward structural competence in responding to violence against South Asian and other women.
After watching this webinar participants will be able to:
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