Continuing Education Center

Breaking the Silence: Awareness of Domestic Violence in the Deaf Community

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Includes a Live Web Event on 10/23/2024 at 10:30 AM (EDT)

0.2 Professional Studies (PS) CEUs - RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level.

Join us on October 23rd for an engaging webinar in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together, we’ll explore the critical issue of domestic violence, focusing on the unique challenges faced by Deaf individuals, who experience domestic violence at disproportionately higher rates.

Discover how interpreters can serve as vital advocates within the community, and gain insights through powerful lived experiences shared by those affected. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding and learn actionable strategies to support and empower survivors. Don’t miss this important conversation—together, we can make a difference!

Upon completion of this activity, participants will:

1. Describe their understanding of domestic violence, including its definition, prevalence, and the factors contributing to higher rates among Deaf individuals,

2, Through the sharing of personal stories, gain valuable insights into the impact of domestic violence on Deaf individuals, enhancing empathy and understanding, &

3. Leave with practical tools and strategies for supporting Deaf individuals affects by domestic violence in their communities.


Tempest Cooper

Tempest Cooper, MSW, ASW

Hello beautiful people! My name is Tempest Cooper, a proud Black deaf mom to a one-year-old son and happily married to my amazing husband, who's a fantastic father. Motherhood is my joy. As the CEO of Oya Reigns LLC, I craft organic soaps, bath bombs, and scrubs from scratch. Balancing entrepreneurship, I also serve as a Clinical Case Manager/ASL Deaf Therapist at Deaf Community Counseling Services at Felton in California, empowering deaf individuals with their mental health. I am a Deaf artist, Member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, Motivational Speaker, and after-school teacher for Black American Sign Language. I had the honor of being Miss Deaf US 2018-2019 on an international level, went to Russia and won third place. Culture Attired and currently serve as Vice President of Bay Area Black Deaf Advocates (BABDA) 2023-2025. I was accepted into Tulane University as a PhD candidate as a Social worker. Graceful of this journey!

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10/23/2024 at 10:30 AM (EDT)  |  120 minutes
10/23/2024 at 10:30 AM (EDT)  |  120 minutes
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Live Viewing: 0.200 PS CEUs credits and certificate available
Live Viewing: 0.200 PS CEUs credits and certificate available
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