The Intersection of Immigration, Trauma & Violence --- October 28th
Thank you to everyone who attended
the workshop!
Thank you to Pat Kelleher of FCR & Juliana Langille of the International Empowerment Center for organizing this informative day. Thank you to our co-sponsors: The Brockton Area Branch NAACP, The Cape Verdean Association & Cape Verdean Women United and to the LoveLifeNow Foundation, and to our presenters: Ruth Zakarin, Claudia Sousa, Atty. Sarang Sekhavat and moderator Tina Cardoso. Thank you to the staff at the Stonehill College Center for Nonprofit Management.
Click the links below to see all of the workshop presentations!
The Effects of Trauma & Gun Violence on Youth and Young Adults
Presented by: Ruth Zakarin, LICSW, Executive Director of the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Immigration & Trauma: Before, During and After
Presented by: Claudia Sousa, LICSW, Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Services, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Presented by: Attorney Sarang Sekhavat, Federal Policy Director, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join Family and Community Resources, Inc.
The Brockton Area Branch NAACP
The Cape Verdean Association & Cape Verdean Women United
for an Informative Workshop on
The Intersection of Immigration, Trauma & Violence
Monday, October 28, 2019
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
at
Alumni Hall, Stonehill College, 320 Washington St., N. Easton, MA
The day will consist of 3 training sessions, lunch and the chance to network with colleagues.
Morning Session: The Effects of Trauma & Gun Violence on Children
Presented by: Ruth Zakarin, LICSW, Executive Director of the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
Mid-Morning Session: The Effects of Trauma on Children of Immigrants
Presented by: Claudia Sousa, LICSW, Clinical Director, Behavioral Health Services, Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Afternoon Session: Immigration Laws for Community Stakeholders
Presented by: Attorney Sarang Sekhavat, Federal Policy Director, MA Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
Registration is $10. The program is limited to 75 attendees, registrations accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Click below to register for this informative and timely workshop. Click the link below to register. Thank you!
Presented in Collaboration with
Massachusetts Coalition To Prevent Gun Violence
Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
The International Empowerment Community Center
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
LoveLifeNow Foundation
Stonehill College Center for Nonprofit Management
