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

Funny

dependable

listening

fun

accepting

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

WELCOME!

Molly Dellinger-Wray

Nicole Rada

Taylor Thomas-Harris

THANK YOU!

Poll #1

WHO'S HERE NOW?

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

Everyone's Perspective is different…

Bethany's story

I have a problem saying no to my boyfriend because I'm afraid he's going to hurt me.

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

What is abuse?

  • Physical abuse
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