In 2021 H.O.P.E started to offer Cross-cultural training webinars with a with a number of speakers who have all been guest speakers on the national H.O.P.E calls in 2020. These webinars were for the purposes of enhancing effective cross-cultural interaction. All webinars were 1 hour. Evaluation from the University of Suffolk from 2021 (year 1 of CCT webinars) concluded that: • Quantitative findings demonstrate statistically significant gains in knowledge and confidence These webinars were open to those working within the domestic abuse, sexual violence/abuse and safeguarding sector. H.O.P.E would like to thank Lloyds Foundation Fund for enabling H.O.P.E to run these sessions through a grant. Stop and Search Discussion- Sayce Holmes- Lewis (Founder & CEO of Mentivity) How to fully embed Anti – Racist Practice within your organisation – session with Sandra Pollock OBE Equality & Diversity Consultant (this session is particularly for CEOs, Managers & Trustees) Polygamy Matters Campaign/ Workshop with The Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation – MEWSo Understanding the use of Forced Marriage & Female Genital Mutilation protection orders with H.O.P.E associate & Sharan Project Ambassador Mindy Mahil Girls, Gangs & Exploitation discussion with Yasmin Blackwood – Founder – I Am My Sister CIC Creating psychological safety within your organisation – – session with Sandra Pollock OBE Equality & Diversity Consultant (this session is particularly for CEOs, Managers & Trustees) Bystander Intervention with Minoritised Groups discussion with Christabel Yeboah – Chief Vision Officer – HERSANA CIC Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse from the Polish Community discussion with Angelina Piechowska (Independent DA Consultant) How unconscious Bias impacts staff -session with Sandra Pollock OBE Equality & Diversity Consultant (this session is particularly for CEOs, Managers & Trustees) Supporting Jewish Women Impacted by VAWG discussion with Naomi Dickson from Jewish Women’s Aid Conversation with Nina Aouilk – London Life Coach, Mindset Coach & High Performance Strategist How to embed Anti Racism Practice within your organisation – session with Sandra Pollock OBE Equality & Diversity Consultant (this session is particularly for CEOs, Managers & Trustees)
• Survey findings and interviewee comments support that CCT is needed – CCT can challenge, educate, amplify neglected voices, create counter-narratives, mobilise and empower
• Feedback from attendees suggests speakers’ discussion of lived experience and having a space for open, authentic conversation were key to learning
• Interviewees suggest CCT is necessary for promoting equitable sector, but accountability and action are also crucial Upcoming webinars
20.5.2022 - 2-3pm
10.6.2022 - 10-11am
27.6.2022 - 10-11am
5.7.2022 - 10-11am
22.9.2022 - 10-11am
27.9.2022 - 10-11am
3.10.2022 - 10-11am
29.11.2022 - 10-11am
8.12.2022 - 10-12am
13.12.2022 - 10-11am
18.1.2023 - 10-11am
8.2.2023 - 10-11am