Intimate Partner Violence: An Intersectional Perspective

Please join the NASW-USC Unit, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Alumni Association and Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Service (RSVP) for an important discussion on intimate partner violence (IPV) as it impacts individuals, families and communities. Speakers will approach IPV from an intersectional lens, providing attendees a nuanced understanding of the role of oppression, historical and generational trauma, institutional discrimination and other “isms” play in each of their lives.

The evening will consist of a series of short “TED” talk style presentations featuring four phenomenal speakers, each of whom will shed light on various aspects of IPV as it relates to their multiple social identities and/or the identities of the communities they engage in their work. The presentations will be followed by a smaller group conversation and activity that will address the following question: 

As a professional, how do you convert conversations around intimate partner violence into action you can take to aid vulnerable populations and inform the way you approach your practice?

The session will finish up with a Q&A session and reflections from our moderators.

Complimentary admission includes a taco bar dinner and non-alcoholic drinks. Parking is available for $12 in the structure behind the Radisson Hotel at the Figueroa Street Parking Plaza (Parking Structure #2)

Licensed social workers attending in-person can earn 2 CEUs with a registration fee of $10. 

Participants must attend the presentations from 6:50-8:50 p.m. to receive 2 CEUs.

Moderators:

Marquitta Dorsey, Ph.D. Adjunct Lecturer, University of Southern California

Susan Hess, LCSW, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Southern California

Presentations: 

"Stop Family Violence; The intersectionality of IPV and Homelesness through a Trauma Informed Approach" Norma Cumpian, Life Coach, Anti-Recidivism Coalition 

"Our Story" Brenda Ingram, EdD, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services, Peace Over Violence

"Black, Bruised and By-passed: The Marginalization of Domestic Violence Against Black Women" Devika Shankar, Program Coordinator, LA LGBT Center

"Beyond Binaries: How Hetero/Cisnormativity Marginalizes LGBTQ Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence" Addison Rose Vincent, Pride United Lead Advocate, Strength United