Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in Arab and Immigrant Communities

Event: Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in Arab and Immigrant Communities

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee Women’s Empowerment Forum (ADC-WEF) presents, “Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Violence in Arab and Immigrant Communities.” This event is presented in co-sponsorship with the Tahir Justice Center.

Domestic violence is a major problem that plagues all communities, including immigrant communities. Domestic violence cannot be overlooked or ignored. The Arab-American community must take active steps to open the “closed door” and address domestic violence.

This program will discuss key issues and trends in domestic violence, and educate attendees on important services for addressing domestic violence. It will inform attendees on best practices for working with law enforcement to combat domestic violence, as well as best practices for persons in the social work and family health fields.

Panelists:

Salma Elkadi Abudgideiri
Founding Board Member, Peaceful Families Project

Lena Alhusseini
Executive Director, Arab American Family Support Center

Lee Hopkins
Social Services Program Manager, Tahirih Justice Center

Aisha Rahman, Esq.
Executive Director, KARAMAH

Moderator:
Darakshan Raja
Program Manager, Washington Peace Center Advisor, Project Hajra

Date: Friday, March 20, 2015

Location: Impact Hub of DC

419 7^th Street NW, 2^nd Floor

Washington, DC 20004

(near Gallery Place/Chinatown DC)

Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

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