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 Domestic violence is a critical issue in our communities. One in four Delawareans have experienced violence in their relationships. Victims may experience physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and/or financial abuse. While the trauma and violence experienced by victims and survivors typically occurs in the home, they carry it with them wherever they go - including to the workplace. Likewise, abusive partners can also be employees, or harass their victims who are employed in the workplace. Overall, domestic and intimate partner violence compromises employee safety and wellbeing and challenges company productivity. This training will examine the impact of trauma and domestic violence on both the employee and the workplace, with the goal of collaboratively identifying simple and realistic strategies to help recognize when support may be needed. Join the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Futures without Violence to learn more about resources and supports for people affected by domestic violence. You may be able to help a friend, a family member, a colleague, or even yourself -- because everyone knows someone.

About The Speakers: 

Courtney Winkler
Training & Outreach Coordinator
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Courtney Winkler (she/her) is the Training & Outreach Coordinator for the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In this role, Courtney coordinates training, technical assistance, and support to community partners on domestic/intimate partner violence, trauma-informed care, prevention, and related topics. She is also the primary contact for the DCADV Domestic Violence Specialist Certification Program. She holds a B.S.Ed. from West Chester University and is a DCADV Certified Domestic Violence Specialist in both Prevention and Direct Service/Systems Advocacy. Courtney envisions a world where our communities are safe, healthy, and free of violence. In her free time, Courtney enjoys laughing with her nieces and nephews, being by the water, and reading a good book.

Arianna Sessoms
Workplace & Economic Opportunity
Futures Without Violence

Arianna Sessoms is on the Workplace & Economic Opportunity team at Futures Without Violence. She started her career delivering violence prevention programs, Title IX training, and advocacy services to college students. She then worked at sexual and domestic violence state coalitions delivering training and support to professionals who serve survivors. Now, her work focuses on creating safer workplaces for survivors and all workers. Arianna is a passionate preventionist, hopeful for a just and joyful future.

Jordyn Battle 
Program Specialist, Workplaces & Economic Opportunity
Futures Without Violence

Jordyn Battle is a Program Specialist on the Workplaces & Economic Opportunity team at Futures Without Violence. She has past experience across local, state, and federal government, as well as nonprofit organizations. Jordyn is passionate about advancing economic security for survivors and helping build safer, more supportive workplaces and communities.

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