A Week without Violence The Women’s Center at LaGuardia (M114) is presenting a series of workshops and informational events to raise awareness against various types of abuse and violence against women.
Oct 24th (TUES) 1:00-2:30 Room M114 Domestic Violence in LGBT Communities Guest Speakers: Darlene Torres, New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project was founded in 1980 in reaction to neighborhood incidents of anti-gay violence and the failure of the criminal justice system to respond. The Project serves lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and HIV-positive victims of violence, and others affected by violence, by providing free and confidential services enabling them to regain their sense of control, identify and evaluate their options, and assert their rights. In particular, the Project's staff and volunteers assist survivors of hate-motivated violence (including HIV-motivated violence), domestic violence, and sexual assault, by providing therapeutic counseling and advocacy within the criminal justice system and victim support agencies, information for self-help, referrals to practicing professionals, and other sources of assistance. (Excerpted from http://avp.org/)
Oct 25th (WED) 2:30-4:00
Cultural Dimensions of Domestic Abuse – 2:30 – 3:15
Presenter: Dr. Vanessa Bing, Social Science Dept
Dr. Bing will lead a discussion examining the experience of violence against women in racially and culturally diverse groups, and will explore how the gender roles and cultural expectations may create conditions that support violence perpetrated against women.
3:15 – 4:30
How Can You be a Good Supporter of Abused Friends and Families? Organizer: Love Is Not Abuse (LINA) LINA is a group of advocates whose aim it is to increase awareness of violence against women on college campuses, in communities and in domestic relationships. This first meeting will explore definitions of abuse and resources for survivors of abusive relationships.
October 26th. (Thurs.) 12:00 Noon Room M114
Walk With Me
Join LaGuardia students, faculty and staff in a silent procession to recognize and acknowledge women who have suffered abuses perpetrated by their intimate partners. This is part of a state-wide proclamation to support and acknowledge victims of violence.