Advocates to the Front! 2024 WSCADV Conference

In this session, we will delve into the significance of incorporating culture as a primary means of prevention, especially within minoritized communities. Harnessing the wisdom passed down through our indigenous teachings, Snxestwilxtn staff will explore how cultural practices play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing healthy relationships. Through a hands-on mindfulness activity rooted in our traditions, we will engage in meaningful dialogue about our shared responsibility in amplifying BIPOC voices and anchoring culture in prevention efforts. Discover why culture is not just an add-on, but a cornerstone of building and sustaining thriving communities.

This workshop will provide an introduction to In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence - Classroom Edition for anyone who wants to use this innovative community education tool in your work. Participants will experience the training for themselves, and learn best practices, tips and tricks for facilitators. In Their Shoes is a scenario-based training designed to help participants talk about what dating is like for today’s teens—from their perspective. Participants become teen characters, make choices about their relationships, and see what happens. In Their Shoes provides a snapshot of unhealthy teen relationships and generates a thoughtful discussion about the role we all have to play in stopping dating violence before it starts. Workshop participants will leave this training with a deeper understanding of teen dating violence from an intersectional perspective, and equipped with useful and intentional tools to facilitate this training in your own community.