Please join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence for an advanced training on Cyber Safety. This 3-hour workshop, facilitated by Alejandro Palacios (Technology Safety Specialist, NNEDV), will provide information on technology safety for survivors and advocates, and will discuss current and common misuses of technology, including cellphone and other technology used in cyberstalking and digital abuse. Best practices for technological safety, including safety planning with survivors, will be shared.

About our facilitator:

The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. NNEDV’s Safety Net Project develops resources and information on the use of technology for agencies and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking.

Alejandro Palacios joined NNEDV in November 2013. He was previously a trainer with the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Alejandro began his career in domestic violence advocacy in September 2010 as a volunteer for De Colores Domestic Violence shelter, which serves primarily monolingual Spanish speaking survivors of domestic violence. In January 2011, Alejandro decided to become an intern lay legal advocate at De Colores. After the completion of his time as an intern, Alejandro started working part-time as a lay legal advocate, while also being a full-time student at Arizona State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.   On September 2011, Alejandro became the first male lay legal advocate at De Colores in 25 years. While working as a legal advocate, he provided victims of domestic violence with resources and education on domestic violence, such as victims’ rights and information on the state’s victim compensation program. He also assisted victims in comprehending and developing a safety plan. In addition, Alejandro assisted survivors in self-petitioning under the VAWA process; as well as the U-Visa process.

To request accommodations, or for any additional questions, please contact Leanne at lbrotsky@dccadv.org