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Webinar: The Intersections Between IPV & Gun Violence
Friday, August 11, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM PDT
Category: Webinars

Price: Free

This webinar will focus on the inextricable linkage of intimate partner violence and gun violence in the United States. It will explore the increased risk when a firearm is present and how to discuss firearms when doing safety planning. It will also explore the resources that are out there to support survivors and their families.

Presenter(s):

Rocci Jackson
With 15 years of experience in the field of social services and corrections, Rocci Jackson has consistently been a leader in providing training and education to others. Rocci earned her MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of the Pacific in 2012. Between 2006 and 2016, Rocci worked providing programs to people who harm at the California Youth Authority and running programming to the victims of violence. Rocci provided groups that taught curriculum that addressed substance abuse and sexual offending behaviors. She has also provided mental health groups and individual sessions for community members that did not have insurance. Rocci also has a passion for advocating for victims of domestic and sexual violence. She has run support groups, provided case management and advocated for more protections for domestic violence survivors. She believes strongly that when you provide hope to a person you can change their outlook and the environment around them. Rocci is very excited to support the Gun Violence Restraining Order program as the Community Analyst. Providing individual support to agencies throughout California will be imperative to ensure everyone is getting the support that they need and deserve.

 

 

Questions?

Please contact Cibonay Jimenez, [email protected]

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