COVID-19 has contributed to the inflation of online meetings and remote working. Individuals who have never moderated an online meeting are now at the forefront of preparing for the same. You need one hour, or even less, to start a Zoom or Webex meeting for the first time. However, you need at least one month to gather the skills and knowledge to conduct a successful online meeting. In this 4 part series, CBRC will explore elements in planning, preparing, and implementing a successful online meeting. As part of our COVID-19 response. CBRC does not own the music in this video credit for the same is given during the credits section of this video.

Sherna Alexander Benjamin, Co-founder of The Center for Building Resilient Communities share with us why she is involved in the work of violence prevention and peacebuilding.

Devin Rojas is Co-founder of The Center for Building Resilient Communities and serves as its Co-Chief Executive Officer. She shares with us why she became involved in victim advocacy, training, and development and consulting to prevent intimate partner and dating violence.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health issue, affecting an estimated 1 in 3 women globally. Although intimate partner violence has historically been understood as an issue limited to “the home”, about 44% of professionals report being impacted by IPV in the workplace. Women of Color are among the lowest-paid professionals, and experience disproportionately high rates of IPV, making them uniquely vulnerable to both IPV and employer responses to IPV. About 70% of employers report not having a policy to address IPV in the workplace, often resulting in punitive responses to victims when abuse impacts the workplace. Rates of abuse increase during periods of mandated isolation, and as Americans quarantine across the country, victims are finding themselves balancing their safety, the safety of their children, and professional responsibilities. This workshop will discuss the dynamics of IPV, why Black and Indigenous women and Women of Color are overrepresented among survivors and the implications for their financial and professional security. This workshop will highlight the critical role employers have to intentionally support survivors, resources available, and model IPV policies for the workplace. #COVID19 #PositiveHire #DevinRojas #IntimatePartnerViolence #Bias #CBRC #LiberationAndHealing #LawEnforcement #DomesticAbuse #ChidAbuse #SDGs #MeToo #VAW