Silhouettes of the SOUL: Shattering the silence of violence

Friday, October 9, 2009: 1:25 PM-2:45 PM
Salon 825/829 (Sheraton New Orleans Hotel)
Speaker:
Deanna Paul, Master, Degree, in, Social, Work., Dzilth-na-odith-hle Health Center

Author:
Wilson J. De Vore, Apprentice, of, Traditional, Navajo, Medicine, Private Consultant


Presentation Format:
Innovative/Promising Practice Program Report

Description:
I will be introducing the Native American Silent Witness Program and the importance of their role in promoting Domestic Violence Awareness. I will discuss the use of Navajo Traditional attire and appearance as appropriate to cultural sensitivity and beliefs that often become barriers. These unique props displayed in both a clinical and outreach settings are powerful methods to generate questions and open dialogue in a safe environment.