Upcoming Trainings & Seminars
 email Dr. Kathie: kathiemathis@glendaleywca.org

Contact Shakeh for further information or to sign up,  please call: 818-242-4155 x 227.

Next Domestic Violence Training Certification

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Date: July 14 - 18, 2008
Time: 8am to 5pm
Price: $325 for professionals,

Enroll now for this “can’t miss” opportunity!
The training consists of interactive workshops and presentations that provide individuals with a fundamental understanding of issues related to domestic violence including:

Domestic Violence History
Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
Teen Dating Violence
Sexual Assault
Laws and Legislation
Batterer’s Treatment
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence and the LGBT Community
Religious Perspectives on Violence
Child Abuse Identification

All trainers and speakers are experts in the Domestic Violence field and currently provide lectures, presentations, seminars and trainings in their particular areas to help you gain the skills and understanding necessary to work with victims of Domestic Violence.

The YWCA of Glendale’s Domestic Violence Training is unlike any other training on the subject.  Our speakers will inspire you and the thought provoking sessions will motivate you in your professional life.  This unique training is for both professionals, volunteers, and anyone who wishes to work with victims of domestic violence. This comprehensive training fulfills the requirements of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Certification Training.   It is not only an essential part of professional development for those who work in the field but also a mandate of the State of California (Evidence Code Section 1037.1 and Penal Code Section 1203.037).

Rape Myths and Facts

THE MORE WE LEARN about rape, the more we realize how many of our attitudes about rape are based on myths rather than facts. Myths about rape are widespread and believed by men and women from all segments of society. How these myths originated and why they persist is connected to the history of patriarchy and sexism.

Facts:
1. Men DO NOT rape women because that is men’s nature and biological role.
2. ANY woman can be raped
3.Men rape women to exert CONTROL and confirm their POWER.
4. Women are raped most commonly in their own homes - by someone they know.
5. Men who rape come from all races, all ethnicities, and all social classes.
6. Men who rape are mostly ordinary, everyday guys - not psychos.
7. Acquaintance rape is as serious as rape by a stranger.
8. Women never desire rape, and they do not provoke rape by the way they dress or the way they flirt.
9. Women do not lie about being raped. Rape is the most underreported crime of all.

Excerpted with permission from “Rape Myths” by Gillian Greensite in Support for Survivors Training for Sexual Assault Counselors by the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault  ©1999.  All Rights Reserved.

For full article about Rape Myths and Facts Click Here.