Beyond Recovery to Restoration Rebecca Born, LISW Executive Director, Connections: A Safe Place rborn1@fuse.net www.connectionssp.org
This program is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the counsel or treatment of a licensed therapist.
Restoration Let each become all he was created capable of being. Thomas Carlyle
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Sculpture by Dean Kermit Allison
Changing Social Norms April is Abuse Prevention Month • Society’s thinking • How it worked for you • What you can do
Perpetrator Focus
Sex Offender Registry
Policy and Procedures
Victim Focused
Zero Tolerance
Focus on Cultural Mindsets
M.A.D.D.
Smoking
Gay Marriage
Mindsets exposed wrong abuse pervert victims forced assault power horrible
Children
dominance
rape
sick
disgusting
molestation advantage
harrassment criminal
pervert
Mindsets Exposed
• “Macho” guys more masculine. • Male firefighter vs. male nurse • Olympian as least masculine
Cultural Contributions Violence expected Status of Women Lack of Resources
Our Response Do more than educate! It’s a Community Issue • Check your beliefs • Challenge others