DeafSAFE (Deaf Survivor Advocacy for Empowerment)

Come join us this Thursday evening to honor the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Late-Deafened, and Hard of Hearing survivors who passed away from domestic violen...ce. This is the final event of the weekly DVAM 2020 webinar series, a collaborative project with DeafHope, Ignite- Rochester, NY, ThinkSelf Minnesota Deaf Adult Education & Advocacy, DeafSAFE (Deaf Survivor Advocacy for Empowerment). To register for the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3czTyuo. This event will also be live on the Deaf SHARE Facebook page.

Does your family believe the abuser or are you believing the wrong individual? What’s your raw truth. Here is a survivor’s story, *potentially triggering*

Safety Planning during COVID-19. This is the third vlog from our series: Interrupting Domestic Violence in the Deaf Community. Stay tuned for more helpful vlogs to help survivors cope during the pandemic. ***Trigger warning*** We will be discussing varying forms of abuse while living with the person who causes harm.

NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is expanding and we are proud to be a part of this growth, it’s time to eliminate the mental health stigma within the Deaf community. Don’t forget to follow NorCal Center: Peace of Mind on Facebook!

Last week, our allies at Ignite- Rochester, NY presented the second vlog of our "Interrupting Domestic Violence in the Deaf Community" series. Did you watch it yet? Stay tuned for our upcoming vlog regarding Safety Planning during Covid-19.

Don't miss out on this fun event. The deadline is on October 23rd, so be sure to register and create a spooky mask for a chance to win goodies such as: A Macbook Air, Ipad, Iphone, and more!

Deaf World Against Violence Everywhere presents a Deaf Woman author, Jenny Lee Rose Bruno's presentation on her book, "The Silent Psychopath" based on true stor...y about surviving domestic, sexual assault and gun violence on October 17th, 2020 from 2 PM to 4 PM in collaboration with Deaf Women of Ohio (DWO), Ohio Citizens for Deaf Cultures (OCDC), and Columbus State Community College (CSCC). You must register for the event through the zoom link: https://bit.ly/3kWNZt8 This Presentation is for the Ohio Deaf, Deaf Blind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing and Signing community. The Deaf Blind community members are welcomed to come to DWAVE’s office for the presentation. Please confirm your attendance by contacting [email protected]. If there is a need for accommodation, please contact [email protected] by October 12th. You must register for the event through the zoom link: https://bit.ly/3kWNZt8 [FLYER DESCRIPTION]: light red background with white text at top 1/3rd of flyer and bottom 1/3rd of the flyer with a large circle superimposed on the flyer. The circle consist of a white, deaf woman smiling at the camera holding her book, "The Silent Psychopath," behind the circle are rows of tiny white dots. There are four logos attached to the flyer for DWAVE, DWO, OCDC, and CSCC. [TEXT DESCRIPTION]: Jenny Lee Rose Bruno's "The Silent Psychopath" October 17th, 2020 2-4 PM. ZOOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Sponsored by DWAVE, Deaf Women of Ohio, Ohio Citizens for Deaf Cultures, and Columbus State Community College.