If you take our DVSV trainings and workshops, you will learn about how domestic and sexual violence is rooted in systematic and institutional oppression. Our focus the first morning at the Advocacy Learning Center was setting this foundation, connecting oppression and DVSV. We discussed the Pillars of Oppression and did a Margin to Center exercise demonstrating how multiple identities intersect. In ways, we each are both the oppressor and the oppressed. [image description: two photos side by side, on the left is a poster of the Pillars of Oppression: Center=Ruler/Oppressor (image of a triangle) Margin = Ruled/Oppressed, Make oppressed into inferior objets undeserving of equal treatment, Teach submission through day-to-day disdain and messages of inferiority and overt violence, Able to use violence against oppressed with impunity, Split oppressed into “good” (collaborators) and “bad” (resistors). Behind the poster is the “island of survivors” a large circle covered by many colored post-its with written messages. The second photo is white poster paper with a large circle titled Margin and a smaller circle inside it titled Center. There are hand written words on various parts of the circles such as men, white, rich, cisgender, heterosexual, temporarily able bodied at the Center and words such as single mothers, LGBTQ, rural, undocumented residents, HIV Aids at the Margin.] ...
We are thrilled to have been chosen for an 18 month immersion program to elevate DVSV advocacy services. Through the Advocacy Learning Center, we are working with DVSV agencies from around the country to talk about our work to end violence against women. Our Empowerment Directors are in Chaska, Minnesota for the week – stay tuned for more updates! [image description: training poster showing a painting by Mali Kouanchao of three women of color raising their hands up together toward a swirling backdrop of blue sky, red mountains and green landscapes. The conference title is shown: The Advocacy Learning Center, a force for change. Welcome. Praxis International, Office on Violence Against Women,...
FLYER IMAGE: JULY 11 in block letters on the top left. Below that is a black square with white letters, “Together All in Solidarity. Intersectional Activism” A large black/white picture of De’Lasha Singleton, a black woman with chin-length hair signing “YOU” with another hand on her chest. She looks compassionate and caring. Below that, there is white text in a pink box: “SUPPORTING SURVIVORS WITH DE’LASHA SINGLETON.” DeafHope’s logo is on the right. A larger purple box is below that with the text: 470 27th Street, Oakland. 1pm-4pm. De’Lasha Singleton from Together All in Solidarity (TAS), will talk about how community allies can be accessible and supportive for all survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Workshop in ASL. Please make request for DeafBline interpreters by July 2nd. NO COST! TO RSVP:...
DeafHope was honored to present this weekend at the Oregon Court Interpreters Conference. Such a great energy with this group! After a lovely lunchtime serenade, we discussed Trauma Informed Interpreting and strategies for self-care. Thank you for a wonderful welcome to Portland! [image description: Collage with three photos on top and one on bottom. Top left is the powerpoint title screen with an image of several hands clasped together and the text Trauma-Informed Interpreting, Pacific Northwest Court Interpreter Conference June 2015. The middle top image is of a grey haired gentleman playing a small guitar and two woman dancing beside him. The third top image is the logo of the Judicial Department of Oregon. The bottom image is a group photo of many of the workshop participants, standing together at the front of the room. They are smiling and looking at the...
