Latinas

This webinar will focus on the intersections of homophobia, heterosexism and racism that often enhance negative stereotypes associated with being Latin@ and LGBT.  The presenter will discuss the impact of language on our anti-oppression work as well as other elements that complicate the experiences of victimization of members of the Latin@ […]

The webinar will give an overview of the U visa, and will provide advocates with tools and knowledge on the crime of stalking. This will aid in the identification of the crime and will provide strategies to prove the “substantial physical or emotional abuse” requirement for the U visa. An immigrant […]

This webinar features Olga Trujillo, Director of Education and Advocacy at Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza: National Latin@ Network). The presenter shares a personal experience of domestic and sexual violence and how poverty, language, culture, religious beliefs, and immigration can complicate intervention. 

Chicanx have a long history of contributions to the filed of psychology and mental health. Starting from our ancestral knowledge and healing, to the publication of “Chicano Psychology” in 1977 up until our current contributions. This webinar will cover foundational concepts of “Browning” counseling, describe traditional/individualistic concepts in mental health can […]

This plenary will focus on the lived realities of the AfroLatina diaspora and their resiliency in the face of violence and various issues facing communities. Yvette will share her experience and learnings from the field to support survivors of violence through storytelling, poetry, and spoken word. 

This webinar will describe the importance of culturally responsive methods in engaging survivors of human trafficking to provide necessary supports. This framework is a holistic approach to assess human trafficking underscoring the importance of survivor trust and wellbeing. 

Esperanza United (formerly Casa de Esperanza) created the national Te Invito campaign, whose purpose is to engage men and boys in the fight against domestic violence. This campaign aims to elevate the voices of Latino men who reject violence and work to model and promote healthy relationships. 

This three-part conversation series will explore the way gender-based violence work has changed for advocates, institutions, and communities in response to 2020’s recent events. 

This three-part conversation series will explore the way gender-based violence work has changed for advocates, institutions, and communities in response to 2020’s recent events. The second episode in this series will discuss how advocates working with youth are adapting to recent in-person restrictions. They will highlight remote methods for continuing to […]

The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) has selected four Minnesota nonprofits that have made outstanding contributions to our state’s high quality of life as recipients of 2019 Nonprofit Mission Awards. Presented each year since 1987, the Nonprofit Mission Awards recognize and honor the contributions of Minnesota nonprofits in the areas of […]