2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Education Series
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 3, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
and
THURSDAY, October 26th.
6-8:30pm
Schedule:
6:00 - Session begins
8:00 - Q & A
8:30 - Session ends.
Location
Renton Chamber of Commerce
625 S 4th Street
Renton, WA 98057
Fees/Admission
FREE!
Registration required!
Contact Information
Renton Chamber of Commerce
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Description
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Join us for our 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Series
Tuesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
THURSDAY, October 26th.
6-8:30pm
Schedule:
6:00 - Session begins
8:00 - Q & A
8:30 - Session ends.
Click here for printable flyer!
Seating is limited! Register Early!
October 3:
PROJECT BE FREE - Katya Wojcik
Understanding Coercive Control
Psychoeducation and conversation on a deeper understanding of what coercive control is, how to identify it, and how it can show up in relationships and connections we have. Unpacking how this type of control can then impact our mental health safety.
October 10:
Renton PD - Tina Harris & Chelle Hunsinger de Enciso
Domestic Violence in Our Community from a System Based Advocate
Discussion on the power & control of abusive relationships, the barriers
to services and the social misconceptions of 'Why don't they just leave?'
Also exploring challenges in the legal system: making a report, getting a protection order, or filing for a parenting plan.
October 17:
SUCCESS MARTIAL ARTS - Josh Henkel
Securing Your Personal Safety
Join Nancy and Josh Henkel for a hands-on self-defense seminar. We'll focus on prevention strategies, having a safety mindset & easy-to-learn escapes. You will leave this event feeling safer & more empowered to deal with attack situations. And, we'll have a lot of fun. No previous experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes.
October 24:
SELF DISCOVERY SELF DEFENSE - Marcie Wombold
Self Defense and Domestic Violence Prevention & Response
Combine self-discovery principals with self-defense instruction. Learn how your mind and body work in stressful situations, the role of self-awareness in self-defense, and practical self-defense strategies to keep yourself - and others - safe!
Come (re)discover your strength and inner power!
October 26: THURSDAY
RAIDER TACTICAL - Julia Valencia & Gary Drake
Mindset and Awareness, Safety Planning & Tactics, Use of Force
Raider Tactical promotes safety, security, awareness, fitness, and tactical training. Owner Julia Valencia has been involved in training for more than two decades. They promote fitness and tactical training as a means of taking care of themselves, their work partners, and the citizens they serve, inspiring others to do the same.
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Printed courtesy of www.gorenton.com/ – Contact the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce for more information.
625 South 4th Street, Renton, WA 98057 – (425) 226-4560 – info@gorenton.com