Kwantlen hosts family workshop

published by asingh on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 22:22

A training workshop for community and government service providers was held recently in Surrey on raising understanding of domestic violence issues as it affects South Asian families.

“While domestic violence occurs in every community, the way it is responded to often differs from one cultural community to the next. The aim of the workshop was to increase the understanding of service providers, so they can better work with South Asian families,” said organizer Gary Thandi, of the Justice Institute of British Columbia.

The workshop emphasized the importance of considering factors such as the influence of extended family, the impact of immigration and the impact of gender role expectations on all members of the family with any type of work done with a family where domestic violence has occurred.

Speakers, all of whom have had many years of experience working with South Asian families, also talked about specific skills that can be used in working with women, men and children.

The workshop was delivered in partnership between DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society, the Justice Institute of British Columbia and Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Another training workshop is planned for April 17th at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus.

For more information or to register, please contact [email protected].