Seminar
Seminar on Domestic Violence
On September 16, MISI Community Solution hosted a free hybrid seminar for members of the Slavic community.
Participants were able to join both in person and online. The seminar focused on the critical topic of domestic violence and legal support for survivors.
The main speaker was Farida Hasanova, MC | Gender Equity and Safety Coordinator at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). She covered a range of important and sensitive issues that victims of domestic violence may face:
- What to do in situations of domestic violence and where to seek help
- What happens when the police are called
- How to obtain a protective order
- What assistance and compensation are available to survivors
- Legal consequences for abusers
- Rights of victims without immigration status (including U-Visa and VAWA)
- Divorce and legal separation: what you need to know
- The role of the District Attorney’s Office in supporting survivors
The seminar also featured a special guest, Lyubomyr Benedyuk, an Investigator with the Placer County District Attorney’s Office, who answered participants’ questions and provided practical insights on working with law enforcement.
The seminar was held in a warm and supportive atmosphere. MISI Community Solution remains committed to empowering and informing the Slavic community on critical topics related to safety, rights, and available resources.
