Thursday, March 28th, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET / 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT
Unconscious Bias:Understanding and Addressing Hidden Prejudices in Sexual and Domestic Violence Service Provision
Free for members / $25 for non-members
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Webinar Overview
Unconscious bias plays a significant role in shaping our perceptions, decisions, and actions, often without our awareness. For professionals working in sexual and domestic violence service provision, recognizing and addressing these biases is crucial for providing equitable and effective support to survivors. This webinar aims to deepen participants' understanding of intersectionality and unconscious biases, explore their impact on service delivery, and provide strategies to ensure inclusive and empathetic care.
Presenter Bio
Ariella Neckritz (they/she) serves as the Director of Youth Programs at The Representation Project (TRP), an organization dedicated to combating sexism and harmful stereotypes through films, education, research, and activism. TRP's films and curricula have reached nearly 30 million individuals globally and over 2.6 million youth. Ariella oversees TRP's Youth Advisory Council and Gender Equity Training Program.
With over six and a half years of experience at Jewish Women International (JWI), Ariella previously held the role of Director of Violence Prevention and Training. They led trauma-informed, intersectional, and culturally humble prevention programs and community training initiatives. Ariella's leadership resulted in reaching over 6,000 students through 100+ workshops on sexual assault and dating violence prevention across 20 universities. Additionally, they managed JWI's National Alliance to End Domestic Abuse, organizing 80 webinars that reached 8,000 professionals in the field.
During their college years, Ariella served as President of George Washington University Students Against Sexual Assault, where they championed advocacy efforts, providing workshops to over 60 student organizations and influencing policy changes to support survivors. They hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Human Services and Social Justice.
Questions? Contact Amanda Saunders.