Participants must register through the online registration form on the YWCA Events page (link in Website). In this workshop participants will understand racism in a historical and current context, learn about white privilege, develop knowledge of institutional racism, and address concepts of colorblindness and the United States as a post-racial society. Presented by Dara Snyder (YWCA) *fulfills training required for 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training

Participants must register through the online registration form on the YWCA Events page (link in Website). This presentation will help participants understand the root causes of sexual violence, its prevalence, its impact on survivors, and the dynamics that make sexual violence a stigmatizing crime. The presenter will discuss how perpetrators of sexual violence chose victims based on perceived or created vulnerability and lack of credibility. Oppressed communities are often perceived as more vulnerable, and have less perceived credibility than privileged classes of people and therefore are often targeted by perpetrators. Presented by Fawn Livingston-Gray (Portland Women’s Crisis Line) *fulfills training required for 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training

Portland Ballroom, Oregon Convention Center Registration, 11:30 a.m.Luncheon Program, NoonTickets: $100 eachYour ticket purchase is tax deductible!The Business Leaders Luncheon is where Oregon businesses and corporate opinion leaders take a public stand for fairness and equality. The annual event brings together 500+ business executives, community leaders and elected officials to consider the state of equality in Oregon and promote fairness in the workplace and under the law. The program includes a keynote speaker and recognition for outstanding leadership for gay and transgender equality. Contact [email protected]  or 503-222-6151.

Portland Ballroom, Oregon Convention Center Registration, 11:30 a.m.Luncheon Program, NoonTickets: $100 eachYour ticket purchase is tax deductible!The Business Leaders Luncheon is where Oregon businesses and corporate opinion leaders take a public stand for fairness and equality. The annual event brings together 500+ business executives, community leaders and elected officials to consider the state of equality in Oregon and promote fairness in the workplace and under the law. The program includes a keynote speaker and recognition for outstanding leadership for gay and transgender equality. Contact [email protected]  or 503-222-6151.

This workshop provides a theoretical and practical understanding of oppressions and their basis in power and control. We will capitalize on participant knowledge to establish a working understanding of oppression and draw on participant interests and roles to equip participants to work more effectively for social justice. Presented by Dara Snyder, MSW (YWCA of Greater Portland) *fulfills training required for 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training