Culturally Responsive Care: Understanding Deaf Culture and Supporting Deaf Survivors of Sexual Violence
This foundational webinar will introduce participants to the cultural and linguistic nuances of the Deaf community, emphasizing the importance of cultural responsiveness when working with Deaf survivors of sexual assault. Participants will learn about Deaf culture, communication styles, and how systemic barriers affect access to care. By gaining this understanding, clinicians and other victim service providers will be better prepared to provide sensitive and effective support. This webinar is the first in a three-part series.

Presented by:
Roberta Eaton, Deaf DAWN Executive Director
DeAnna Swope, Activating Change Senior Program Associate

Release date: 2/13/2025
Expiration date: 2/13/2027 *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.

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