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Stop the Stigma
Call for Papers/Presentations
SCRIPT -- Community Multicultural Awareness Related to Male Survivors of Violence and Abuse
What is SCRIPT?
The Summit on
Community Resilience, Intervention, Prevention, and Training (SCRIPT) will supply free community intervention training to raise awareness about the integration of efforts of multiple agencies and organizations to support public needs for mental health care, crisis intervention and supportive services in Los Angeles. It is our goal to raise awareness about societal needs regarding intervention, and to improve relationships between government, social services, and community based institutions. Moreover, decreasing social-stressors and increasing overall life satisfaction by giving people tools to recognize mental illness or other compassionate needs for the population.
The target population is anyone interested in working together to support the community and learn intervention strategies. SCRIPT invites social welfare workers, law enforcement, advocacy professionals, academicians and consumers to present and take part in the trainings. |
2015 Theme - "Stop the Stigma"
Due to overwhelming community issues related to male survivors of violence and abuse, this year's theme will focus on breaking the silence and eliminating the stigma that discourages many male survivors from seeking support following violence or abuse. Multicultural factors in working with diverse populations will be considered. Before the age of 16, it is estimated nearly 60% of males experience at least one significant trauma. However, our society does not support males coming forward with stories of a traumatic past. These life experiences can also lead to a life of social withdrawal, poor relationships and self-concept issues. With coordinated efforts, we can raise awareness and increase prevention, as well as give community members the tools necessary to assist in support and recovery.
We are currently looking for papers/ presentations for our upcoming conference to take place on July 16 th and 17 th at The California Endowment Center. Sample topic ideas include but are not limited to:
• Male Homicide
• Forensic Interviewing
• Domestic Violence Across the Life Span
• Gender Roles in Multicultural Environments
• Sexual Abuse in Diverse Populations
• Crisis Intervention
• Substance Abuse in Latina/o Environments
• Identity Development Related to Ethnicity
• Female Sex Offenders
Please submit proposals by March 31 st . Your proposal should be a 1-2 page statement about the topic you have chosen in APA format and an outline of your training. Films and video presentations are also accepted with a 1-2 page statement in APA format along with time needed for viewing. Your submission can be sent to dwarner@mail.com
Any further questions should be sent to dwarner@mail.com by March 31, 2015.
Debra Warner, Psy.D.
Associate Professor/Conference Director
A Better LA Advisory Board Member
1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 340
Los Angeles, CA 90015
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