Dynamics of Sexual Violence in the Deaf Community: Recognizing Barriers and Identifying Strategies to Enhance Care and Support
This webinar will provide a comprehensive examination of the unique dynamics of sexual violence within the Deaf community, focusing on the barriers Deaf survivors face and the strategies that can be implemented to enhance their care and support. Participants will gain insights into the cultural, social, and systemic factors that contribute to the prevalence of sexual violence in the Deaf community, including communication barriers, stigma, and limited access to resources. This is the second webinar of this two-part series.
Presented By:
Roberta Eaton, Deaf DAWN Executive Director
DeAnna Swope, Activating Change Senior Program Associate
Angelita Olowu, International Association of Forensic Nurses
This presentation was supported by Grant No.
15JOVW-23-GK-05172-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice
Release date: 9/4/2025
Expiration date: 9/4/2027 *Contact hours will not be awarded after course expiration date
Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes
CERT RENEWAL:
CEs may be used towards SANE-A renewal
CEs may be used towards SANE-P renewal
The authors, presenters, and planning committee for this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
Upon attending the course in its entirety (due to the criticality of the content) and completing the course evaluation, you will receive a certificate that documents the continuing nursing education contact hours for this activity.
The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.