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Women’s Employability and the Impact of Violence. Our road to understanding. Learning objectives. Improve knowledge and understanding of the nature of violence Increase understanding of the effects of violence on a woman’s employability
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Learning objectives • Improve knowledge and understanding of the nature of violence • Increase understanding of the effects of violence on a woman’s employability • Develop ability to adapt the career planning process to respond to the needs of the abuse survivor • Develop confidence and comfort level in working with survivors • Increase capacity to refer women to appropriate external resources • Increase capacity to work with partners
A. The Impact of Violence in our Lives 11:00 – 12:15
What is violence? Violence is when someone does or says something to hurt or have control over another person.
Prevalence In Newfoundland and Labrador, one in two women over the age of 15 will experience at least one incident of sexual or physical violence throughout their lifetime. About 10% will actually report this victimization to police.
INQUIRY CIRCLE 11:30-12:00
Sample statement • When you talked about power and control, it made me think about the different ways we can manage or influence the behaviour of others. • I wondered how much of it is on purpose and how much of it is unconscious. • My question is how do we relate to each other as equals without taking over?
Our discussion When you said ________, it made me think about _____________________________. Then I wondered about ______________________. My question now is: ________________________.
B. EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON EMPLOYABILITY 1:00 – 2:30
Defining employability • Have the safety and self care skills needed to manage your life, emotions, and needs so you are ready to learn and/or work with confidence • Have the time, a plan, and the necessary supports to find and keep a job
abuse and employability • Severe stress responses • Physical illness & injury • Mental health issues • Substance use and misuse • Impaired self-esteem • Chaotic lifestyle
What clients may need • Finding information • Seeking professional support • Developing coping skills • Learning new behaviours • Reducing stress • Maintaining health • Making positive changes
How you can help • Support boundaries • Foster empowerment • Facilitate goal setting • Address fears • Model good feedback • Encourage skill development
Group exercise: Impacts • Read the scenario • Identify the issues that may be linked to her experiences • Identify the strengths/positives • Identify the areas that may need work • Reflect on your practice: • What approaches might you consider? • How are your options different depending on your role?
C. Workplace Violence 2:45 – 4:15
Violence & the workplace • Work Place Kit • Silent Storm Video Presentation
Discussion • What did you notice? • How did you feel about how the issues were handled? • Could there be other options from our experience? • What does it mean for your practice?
Women’s Employability and the Impact of ViolenceHRLE-THANL Day Two
EMPLOYMENT PLANNING 9:30 – 10:30
What do women know? • What skills have women used? • Are they transferable? • What skills are needed in the workplace? • Are they adaptable to different environments? • What is missing? • How can you help?
Identifying barriers • Read the scenario • Carry out role play with your partner • Identify what barriers exist • Identify potential detours • Think about your practice – what options could you recommend? • What did you learn from this exercise?
MAKING CONNECTIONS 10:45 – 12:15
G. SUPPORT (SELF/OTHERS) 1:00 – 1:45