From Hyde County Hotline Inc.

Hyde County Hotline Inc. is scheduled to participate in a special training opportunity aimed at building greater understanding, trust and cooperation with Latinos in the community. Recognizing the significant challenges and opportunities the rapidly shifting demographics bring to domestic violence shelters and social service agencies throughout North Carolina, the Serving Latinos training offers interested agencies (domestic violence shelters, health agencies, schools, law enforcement, etc.) crucial cultural competency training, and best practices for service, education and outreach to the newest Latino neighbors on issues related to domestic violence prevention and social service.

The Serving Latinos training will take place on June 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hyde County Government Center.

This free, multimedia, interactive training is funded by the North Carolina Council for Women, and is provided by FaithAction International House, a nonprofit located in Greensboro. FaithAction serves thousands of new immigrants each year, while educating and connecting the diverse community across lines of culture and faith — turning strangers into neighbors. Learn more about their work at www.faithaction.org.

The training includes:

• Immigration 101: Myth vs. fact
• Understanding Latino culture and building trust and cooperation with DV victims and advocates
• Between worlds: Immigrants and domestic violence video documentary
• Best practices for DV prevention outreach and education with Latinos
• Identifying local/regional resources and next steps

Lunch and snacks will be provided for training participants.

If interested, please email cghydehotline@gmail.com by June 2.