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SUMMARY:Enough Abuse: A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event but pre-registration is required. \n  \nPlease call 508.394.7100 to be added to the list. \n  \n\nPresented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Child Sexual Abuse is an epidemic that isn’t often spoken about. Let’s break the silence together. This workshop will focus on what adults can do to help prevent child sexual abuse. We will be sharing a powerful resource- The Enough Abuse Campaign- education and initiative working to prevent child sexual abuse in our homes\, schools\, youth organizations\, and communities. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.\n\n  \nChris Morin\nChris has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence for 16 years. She has been on staff at Independence House for the past 10 years and is presently the Director of Prevention\, Education\, and Outreach. Her belief is that we are each responsible to each other for the actions in our community and envisions a world where prevention includes raising our children to choose conflict resolution over violence when solving problems.\n\n  \nBeverly Costa Ciavola is the Director of the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition.  Both Beverly\, on behalf of the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition\, and Chris Morin\, on behalf of Independence House are part of the Enough Abuse Cape Cod and the Islands Campaign Committee.\n\n  \nEffective until further notice:\n\nFor the health\, safety\, and well-being of our patrons\, staff\, volunteers\, and creatives\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.\n\n  \nFor your convenience\, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here\, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.\n\n 
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/enough-abuse-a-child-sexual-abuse-prevention-workshop-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
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SUMMARY:Disabilities Employment Awareness Month virtual event
DESCRIPTION:Please join Independence House on March 22nd from 6:00-7:30pm for a virtual panel discussion on the contributions of people with disabilities to the workplace and the challenge of being vulnerable to abuse. \nModerator – Marissa Varrasso\, Disabled Person Protection Commission\, SE Region Navigator Coordinator of Sexual Assault Response Unit\nKey Note speaker –  Mandy Cohen\, IMPACT Ability Manager\, Violence Prevention Programming \nPanelists –\nJaime Thompson – Disabled Persons Protection Commission\,  Manager of the Sexual Assault Response Unit\nLeigh-Ann –  Disabled Persons Protection Commission\,  Self Advocate and trainer with the Sexual Assault Response Unit\,\nJanice Philpot – MA Rehabilitation Commission\, Chief of Workforce Initiatives\nPaul Desprez –  Stop & Shop\, Assistant Manager\nJeanne Woods– Ability Program Coordinator\, IMPACT Boston \nThis is a free virtual event via Zoom.  Registration required to access zoom link.   Please register at: \nhttps://tinyurl.com/DEAM-Mar-22
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/disabilities-employment-awareness-month-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:awareness,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192506
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SUMMARY:Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family & Community-monthly program-March
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on March 17\, 2022 at 6:30pm as part of a monthly series on child sexual abuse presented by Independence House\, The Enough Abuse Campaign Cape & Islands\, and the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition. \nTo register for zoom access:  https://tinyurl.com/Enough-Abuse-monthly-series\nFor more info\, email: enoughabusecapecod@capecoalition.com \nDownload FLYER JPG for social media sharing\nDownload FLYER PDF for printing \n \n 
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/enough-abuse-strategies-for-your-family-community-monthly-program-march/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:awareness,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T193000
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SUMMARY:Building Resilience and Resistance to Hypersexualized Media and Porn- A Workshop at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event but pre-registration is required. \n \nPlease call 508.394.7100 to be added to the list. \n \n\nPresented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. In the absence of comprehensive\, competent sex education\, porn serves as the major form of sex ed for millions of kids. And what are kids learning? That degradation\, humiliation\, and violence are central to relationships\, intimacy\, and sex. This workshop will feature the resource Culture Reframed. We will share facts about the Porn Crisis and its effects on all genders\, and resources for how to talk with youth and help build their resilience and resistance to the porn culture. This workshop is created for parents\, grandparents\, and anyone who works with and cares about\, youth (teachers\, coaches\, educators\, clergy…). This workshop is free but does require prior registration.\n\n \nDeirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan:\nHappily serving as a Counselor and Advocate for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the Independence House in the Orleans office. The natural world is my home\, mentor\, and inspiration. Anti-oppression work\, the creative and expressive arts\, mindfulness\, nature connection\, and play are central in my life’s work in building a healthy community with people of all ages.\n\n \nBob Ravenelle is the Director of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Grants & Contract Management.\n\n \nEffective until further notice:\n\nFor the health\, safety\, and well-being of our patrons\, staff\, volunteers\, and creatives\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.\n\n \nFor your convenience\, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here\, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/building-resilience-and-resistance-to-hypersexualized-media-and-porn-a-workshop-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T170000
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SUMMARY:Documentary Screening of the film 'Roll Red Roll' at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:This is a Free event but pre-registration is required. \n\n \nPlease call 508.394.7100 to be added to the list. \n\n \nPresented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. At a 2012 pre-season high school football party in Steubenville\, Ohio\, a young woman is raped. The aftermath exposes an entire culture of complicity and the roles that peer pressure\, denial\, sports machismo\, and social media played in the tragedy. Come for a viewing of the documentary and discussion. The documentary is focused on athletes\, but the message can be adapted to any situation concerning youth. The night will include the 80-minute documentary and a 30-minute discussion afterward. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.\n\n \nEffective until further notice:\n\n \nFor the health\, safety\, and well-being of our patrons\, staff\, volunteers\, and creatives\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.\n\n \nFor your convenience\, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here\, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/documentary-screening-of-the-film-roll-red-roll-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Prevention Strategies at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:This is a Free event but registration is required. \n \nPlease call 508-394-7100 to be added to the list. \n \nPresented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Does your place of work have a Code of Conduct?  Does everyone who uses your services feel safe in your building?  Do all your employees know what to do or say if someone disclosed sexual violence?  Come and learn how organizational policies can help to prevent sexual and domestic violence. We will share specific steps to take and available resources to use in reviewing your organizational policies. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.\n \nChris Morin \nChris has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence for 16 years. She has been on staff at Independence House for the past 10 years and is presently the Director of Prevention\, Education\, and Outreach. Her belief is that we are each responsible to each other for the actions in our community and envisions a world where prevention includes raising our children to choose conflict resolution over violence when solving problems.\n \nCarolyn Lewis\nCarolyn is the Director of Adult\, Child/Teen Domestic Violence Community Based and Rape Crisis Programs. Carolyn holds both an MSW and an MPA. She is a LICSW. Her expertise is rooted in gender-based violence. Carolyn is well versed in addressing anti-racism and oppression\, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge working directly with clients\, children and teens from diverse backgrounds\, races\, ethnicities\, sexual orientations\, gender and socio-economic status\, including clients with mental health diagnoses\, survivors of domestic and sexual violence\, adults in later life\, children and teens.\n \nEffective until further notice:\n\nFor the health\, safety\, and well-being of our patrons\, staff\, volunteers\, and creatives\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.\n \nFor your convenience\, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here\, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/community-prevention-strategies-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T170000
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SUMMARY:Disabilities Employment Awareness Month Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register for Zoom access:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/DEAM-Mar-22 \n \nDownload flyer \nPlease join Independence House in collaboration with Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD) for a virtual panel discussion on the contributions of people with disabilities to the workplace and the challenge of being vulnerable to abuse as part of Disabilities Employment Awareness Month. \nWhen:  March 22\, 2022\nTime: 6:00-7:00pm\nWhere:  Virtual via Zoom \n 
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/disabilities-employment-awareness-month-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:awareness,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T193000
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SUMMARY:Where are our Black Girls? Black History Month virtual event at Cape Cod Community College
DESCRIPTION:Join the 4C’s Community as they celebrate Black History Month. \nWhere are our Black Girls? \nIndependence House Executive Director\, Lysetta Hurge-Putnam has been invited to take part in a virtual panel discussion based on Shirley Chisholm’s best-known quote\, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table\, bring a folding chair.” Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first African American woman to seek nomination for president of the United States. The panel will also include students\, staff and invited guests. \nWHEN: FEBRUARY 23\nTIME: 6:00-7:30 pm\nWHERE: VIRTUAL via Zoom \nZoom Link: https://capecod.zoom.us/j/95566771057
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/where-are-our-black-girls-black-history-month-virtual-event-at-cape-cod-community-college/
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CATEGORIES:awareness,meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T193000
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SUMMARY:Healing Through Creative Expression (tri-lingual) at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:This is a Free event but pre-registration is required. \n  \nPlease call 508-394-7100 to be added to the list. \n\n  \nPresented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. We know that many people do not consider themselves artists\, painters\, poets\, etc. We also know that creating art is good for all of us! We’ll use a process\, not product\, focused approach and invite you to come and create with us in this non-judgmental\, healing space. Our goal is to promote and enhance physical\, emotional\, and mental health by using creative expression. We hope to decrease symptoms of depression\, anxiety\, and stress while increasing self-awareness and self-esteem. \nKatia DaCunha is a tri-lingual counselor and advocate- Portuguese\, Spanish and English speakers welcome. \nAll supplies are provided. This workshop is free but does require prior registration. \n\n  \nDeirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan:\nHappily serving as a Counselor and Advocate for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the Independence House in the Orleans office. The natural world is my home\, mentor\, and inspiration. Anti-oppression work\, the creative and expressive arts\, mindfulness\, nature connection\, and play are central in my life’s work in building a healthy community with people of all ages.\n\n  \nEffective until further notice:\n\nFor the health\, safety\, and well-being of our patrons\, staff\, volunteers\, and creatives\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.\n\n  \nFor your convenience\, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here\, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/healing-through-creative-expression-tri-lingual-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T193000
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SUMMARY:Enough Abuse: Strategies for Your Family & Community
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on February 17\, 2022 at 6:30pm as part of a monthly series on child sexual abuse presented by Independence House\, The Enough Abuse Campaign Cape & Islands\, and the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition. \nTo register for zoom access:  https://tinyurl.com/Enough-Abuse-Feb-17-22\nFor more info\, email: enoughabusecapecod@capecoalition.com \nDownload FLYER JPG for social media sharing\nDownload FLYER PDF for printing \n Flyer for monthly program
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/enough-abuse-strategies-for-your-family-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:awareness,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192506
CREATED:20220210T195428Z
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SUMMARY:Bystander Intervention Workshop at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:This is a FREE event\, but pre-registration is required.\nPlease call 508-394-7100 to be added to the list. \n\n \nPresented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Together we have the power to end gender-based violence. Join us for an interactive workshop that is grounded in the understanding that we are all responsible for the safety of the communities we live in. Learn tools to safely and effectively intervene as a bystander when you witness harm being done. This workshop will be a PowerPoint Presentation followed by role-playing and discussion. This workshop is free but prior registration is required.\n\n \nDeirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan:\nHappily serving as a Counselor and Advocate for victims and survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the Independence House in the Orleans office. The natural world is my home\, mentor\, and inspiration. Anti-oppression work\, the creative and expressive arts\, mindfulness\, nature connection\, and play are central in my life’s work in building a healthy community with people of all ages.\n\n \nChris Morin\nChris has worked in the field of domestic and sexual violence for 16 years. She has been on staff at Independence House for the past 10 years and is presently the Director of Prevention\, Education\, and Outreach. Her belief is that we are each responsible to each other for the actions in our community and envisions a world where prevention includes raising our children to choose conflict resolution over violence when solving problems.\n\n \nEffective until further notice:\n\nFor the health\, safety\, and well-being of our patrons\, staff\, volunteers\, and creatives\, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.\n\n \nFor your convenience\, you may choose to upload your vaccination card in advance here\, or send a photo of the vaccination card or negative COVID test with your full name to vax@cultural-center.org. Please note all guests within a party will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.
URL:https://independencehouse.org/event/bystander-intervention-workshop-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:meeting
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