Program Overview
Addressing the Intersections of Domestic Violence, Sex Trafficking, and HIV is a one-hour educational program designed to increase participants’ understanding of the complex relationship between violence, exploitation, coercion, and HIV-related health outcomes. The training examines how domestic violence and sex trafficking can affect an individual’s autonomy, sexual health, access to healthcare, HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and disclosure. Participants will explore trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches for recognizing potential indicators of violence and exploitation while avoiding stigma, assumptions, and victim-blaming. The program emphasizes practical strategies for responding to individuals with safety, dignity, autonomy, and appropriate connection to healthcare and supportive resources at the center of care. This training is especially relevant for Black social workers committed to affirming practices and aligns with Howard University’s mission to prepare culturally grounded practitioners and scholar-activists.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
· Define domestic violence, sex trafficking, and HIV within a trauma-informed and public health framework.
· Identify the intersections between coercion, exploitation, violence, and increased vulnerability to HIV.
Agenda
- Welcome/MAAETC Overview
- Introduction of Speaker
- Presentation
- Q&A
- Event Wrap-Up
Speaker
Marya Wright, DSW, MSW, LCSW
Founder and CEO
Wright Community Services, LLC.
Oakland, CA
