Wed Mar 16 2016, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
BDSM and Intimate Partner Violence Training
The movie Fifty Shades of Grey pushed practices like bondage, spanking, and power exchange into the public consciousness. These and other related behaviors are sometime grouped under the terms S/M, BDSM, or Kink. As with every type of relationship, intimate partner violence (IPV) can occur in relationships that include consensual BDSM.
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is offering a free, half‐day training on how to work effectively with these clients. After completing this interactive workshop, participants will leave with the cultural competency to serve clients who incorporate BDSM into their intimate relationships.
Topics will include:
● BDSM‐affirming language to use during intake
●Research about BDSM participants and why they may be reluctant to reach out to service providers
●Composite case studies of situations handled by the NCSF and trained IPV service providers.
On‐site training is available for locations in, or within an hour from, the metropolitan Washington, D.C area. Otherwise, training will take place over an online platform like Google Hangouts or Skype.
Facilitator Information:
Ashley Haymond brings experience in training development and group facilitation to her work. She has extensive knowledge of the BDSM community and an understanding of the latest research in violence prevention. Ashley is working towards her PhD at the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies.
Sponsoring Organization:
The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances the equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual and relationship expression. NCSF advances the rights and advocates for consenting adults in the BDSM‐Leather-Fetish, swing, and polyamory communities. We pursue our vision through direct services, education, advocacy, and outreach in conjunction with our partner organizations to directly benefit these communities. www.ncsfreedom.org
Please contact: Susan Wright – 917.848.6544 or email Susan@NCSFreedom.org
822 Guilford Ave #127, Baltimore MD 21202 | 410.539.4824 | ncsfreedom@ncsfreedom.org