This past weekend, several community members took action to make public Deaf events safe for survivors to attend. Both Joel Barish of DeafNation and Seth Gerlis of iDeafNews responded to community’s concerns immediately and took steps to show their commitment to end violence. We thank them for supporting survivors in our community. DeafHope believes in community accountability and supports community members taking action for safe spaces. Being survivor-centered is the core of our organization and our work. We recognize that there is a long history of consistent failure on the part of law enforcement and the criminal justice system to hold perpetrators accountable for their violent behavior. For this reason, we cannot rely on evidence from the system to validate the survivor’s experience. DeafHope also recognizes that many Deaf survivors face additional barriers to feeling safe and supported in part due to the Deaf community’s close-knit nature which often results in survivors and their abusers being in the same space. For a long time it was the norm for survivors to be ostracized when going public with their stories. As a response to these serious issues, we support survivors in sharing their stories and naming their abusers. We also support survivors who choose not to share their stories or name their abusers. We believe each survivor knows what is best for themselves. We support creating healthy communities with positive “possibility” models for all. To clarify, we cannot confirm or deny who has received services from us or who has a history of violence due to confidentiality and safety issues. We will not give out this kind information to anyone,...
DCARA is hosting DeafHope for a workshop on October 14th in San Jose. Come learn more about DeafHope and our services. [image: Flyer with the DeafHope logo and website at the top and the DCARA logo on the right bottom. Along the side text reads Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency, 14895 E. 14th Street Suite 200 San Leandro, CA 94578 (510) 483-6670 VP (510) 483-1790 FAX info@dcara.org www.dcara.org. Main body of the flyer reads ” DeafHope Workshop When: Tuesday, October 14th Time: 10am-12pm Where: San Jose DCARA 650 N. Winchester Blvd #3 San Jose, CA 95128 Lunch will be provided. What is Deaf Hope?! It provides an advocacy to Deaf survivors and their children. If you have experiences or concerns with violence, Deaf Hope may be a right place for you. Come and find out! Their services are: Peer Advocacy including support groups, Crisis Support, Referral and Information, Support Group, Training and Consultation, Provide options and supports including safety environments, Empower individuals for life free of violence, Free charge. To RSVP and for more information or special accommodations, contact Fatima Currimbhoy at fatima.currimbhoy@dcara.org or call 408-899-5088 (VP) This event is made possible through the support of the Department of Social Services, and Santa Clara County. DCARA is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.]...
We applaud the important steps Gallaudet is taking to end sexual assault on campus. http://chronicle.com/article/Video-Gallaudet-Takes-Action/149041...
