march, 2021
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CT
Location
Virtual Workshop - Zoom
Provided/Sponsored By
This program is provided by ASLIS and is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.
Cost
FREE for Interpreters who reside in Minnesota and work in secure facility settings.
Registrants will be required to enter a code. Don’t have the Code? Email us to register workshops@aslis.com
CEUs
0.3 Professional Studies
ASLIS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for a total of 0.3 CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level.
Event Details
Interpreters working with sex offenders are routinely faced with unique ethical challenges. This workshop will invite interpreters to actively participate in scenarios
Event Details
Educational Objectives:
Participants will:
-have a comprehensive vision of how best to incorporate trauma-informed work in their work with sex offenders in Deaf community.
– increase their understanding of managing challenging ethical situations that arise when working with people who sexually abuse others.
-improve their abilities to identify possible warning signs of vicarious trauma and implement intervention strategies.
ASLIS virtual workshops are NOT recorded for later viewing.
Questions about our virtual workshops? Read our Frequently Asked Questions at – www.aslis.com/attend
Presenter Bio
Bethany Gehman, M.Ed., an AASECT certified sexuality educator, has more than a decade of experience in providing sexuality education and professional training. She is currently working as a sexuality educator and manager at Family Tree Clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bethany provides sexual health education for people of all ages, conducts professional training, and promotes affirming and comprehensive sexuality education in Deaf K-12 academic programs. She also conducts sexuality interpreting training in order for interpreters to provide better access for the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened communities. She strives to connect with the community through her educational videos and interactions during her workshops / training. She is a firm believer that advocacy and education cannot happen without genuine connections. Learn more about Bethany at bethanygehman.com.
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