Advocacy for Firearm Awareness and Risk: Improving the Victim Advocate Response: Rationale and Understanding laws (Part 1)



Firearms are inherently lethal when combined with intimate partner violence (IPV). Victim advocates serve on the front lines of IPV and receive training on the basics of safety planning, risk assessment, and state and federal firearm laws. Yet, advocates do not receive specific training on how to discuss firearms with victims. This gap in knowledge leads advocates to feel uncomfortable and unlikely to address firearms with victims. Advocates note fears of offending victims, entering into a gun control debate and inadequate knowledge about firearms as common barriers to discussing firearms.  The Advocacy for Firearm Awareness and Risk (AFAR) training seeks to provide advocates with specific knowledge and tools to improve their comfort in and likelihood of speaking about firearms with their clients. This training will focus on identifying and building competencies, understanding why firearm discussions are a must, and becoming mindful of how the advocate’s biases may be a barrier to a victim’s safety.

 

During Part 1 of this training,  you will learn the “Why” behind the importance of being able to speak to clients about firearms and firearm storage. We will discuss firearm laws and how advocates must be knowledgeable about the laws that impact their jurisdictions.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. Elizabeth “Gizzy” Gray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Counselor, and a Credentialed Advocate. Dr. Gray’s experience includes mental health, trauma response, suicidality, addictions, child abuse and intimate partner violence. She is the developer of the Advocacy for Firearm Awareness and Risk training which focuses on increasing comfort in and likelihood of advocates serving IPV victims.

Relevant Government Agencies

Dept of Justice, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, State & Local Government


Event Type
Webcast


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When
Thu, Sep 8, 2022, 3:00pm - 4:15pm ET


Cost
Complimentary:    $ 0.00


Website
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Organizer
Justice Clearinghouse


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