Encuentro Latino 2009 Conference on Latinos and Domestic Violence

 

On November 3rd & 4th, 2009, Encuentro Latino held a national conference on Latinos and domestic violence in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  The conference highlighted current research and promising practices in regards to Latinos and domestic violence.

 

The conference featured experts on Latinos and domestic violence, including local, national, and international professionals.  Many of the sessions featured Encuentro Latino’s Advisory Board members. See below for some handouts from the conference.

 

2009 Conference Handouts

Assessing Readiness to Serve Latino Clients
Gloria Terry

 

Family and Social Support in Domestic Violence
Dr. Martha Roditti, and Dr. Ivan de la Rosa

 

Engaging and Mobilizing Latino Communities
Benjamin Jacquez

 

Engaging and Mobilizing Latino Communities
Sandra Ortsman

 

The Latino Paradox: The Role of Acculturation and Ethnic Identity
Dr. Ernesto Escoto

 

Rural Community Outreach and Prevention
Alberto Zavala

 

Serving Deaf Survivors- Philosophy, Best Practices, and Reality
Heidi Notario-Smull and Gretchen Waech

 

What Does it Mean to be Bilingual Enough? Recommendations for Providing Effective Bilingual Services
Vanessa Berens