While we are waiting to begin….
- Think about the characteristics of someone who you really like to be around.
- Share those characteristics in the chat
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Funny
dependable
listening
fun
accepting
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Are there two participants who would be willing to allow us to use their names and ask for feedback in an exercise?
VOLUNTEER
Fostering Healthy Relationships and Preventing Abuse
September 19, 2024
Molly Dellinger-Wray
Taylor Thomas Harris
Nicole Rada
VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities
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WELCOME!
Molly Dellinger-Wray
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Nicole Rada
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Taylor Thomas-Harris
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THANK YOU!
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Poll #1
WHO'S HERE NOW?
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Goals for Today
- Quick: Types of Abuse
- Quick: The scope of the problem
- Quick: Some reasons why children and adults with disabilities experience such high rates of abuse
- Dynamics of abuse
- Preventing Abuse
- Responding to Abuse
- Quiz/Certificate for those who are interested
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Everyone's Perspective is different…
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Bethany's story
I have a problem saying no to my boyfriend because I'm afraid he's going to hurt me.
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What to do if you suspect someone is being abused/neglected:
Contact your Local Department of Social Services
OR…
Virginia Family Violence And Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-838-8238
TEXT: 804-793-9999
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What is abuse?
- Physical abuse
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