To

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Members Agencies of Service Development ( Family & Community)

From

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Mr. Moses MUI, Chief Officer (Family and Community)

Re

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Seminar on Handling Domestic Violence and Family Crisis among Ethnic Minorities  (處理少數族裔家庭暴力及危機個案)

Date

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15 December 2008

 

                                       

 

In Hong Kong, ethnic minorities (EMs) contribute to about 5% of our population.  Although they have been living here for decades, they are still experiencing great difficulties in their daily living. And language barrier and cultural difference are the main impediments for them to access essential information and appropriate social services.

From gender perspective, EM women tend to be more submissive to their traditional roles and have close adherence to the norms of their cultures.  Therefore, social workers may find that engaging and working with EM clients who suffer from domestic violence is not easy.

In response to the circumstance, the Council will organize the captioned seminar on 16 January, 2009 (Friday) afternoon to promote the sector’s concern and service sensitivity on EMs as well as to enhance the skill of workers on handling related domestic violence and family crisis. 

Enclosed please find the program rundown and enrolment form for your perusal and use. Kindly return the completed form and cheque payment to our office on or before January 9, 2009.  Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Officer (Family and Community), Mr. C.W. Tang at 2876 2466.  Thank you for your attention.

 


The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Seminar on Handling Domestic Violence and Family Crisis among Ethnic Minorities

 

Date

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16 January, 2009 (Friday)

Time

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2:15 – 5:30 pm

Venue

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Rm. 103, Duke of Windsor Social Service Bldg., 15 Hennessy Rd., Wanchai.

Objective

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a.           To enhance the sector’s concern and cultural sensitivity on EM family

b.          To enhance the skill of workers on handling related domestic violence and family crisis

Moderator

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Mrs. Priscilla LUI (Against Child Abuse Limited)

Fee

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HK$ 40

Language

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English (L1) and Cantonese (L2) (simultaneous interpretation is not available)

 

Program

2:15 - 2:30 pm

Registration

2:30 – 2:35 pm

Introduction

2:35 – 3:05 pm

Developing Cultural Sensitivity and EM Perspective in Social Services (L1)

Dr. Keezhangatte James Joseph (Department of Social Work and social administration, HKU)

3:05 – 3:25 pm

Family and Social Pressure to a Divorced Pakistani woman (L2)

Case sharing facilitated by Mr. Poon Wing Lok (Christian Action)

3:25 – 3:45 pm

Sharing on Prevention and Early Identification of Conflicts in Ethnic Minority Families  (L2)

Mr. Ricky Lee (Hong Kong Family Welfare Society)

3:45 – 4:05 pm

Open Forum

4:05 – 4:20 pm

Break

4:20 – 4:40 pm

Difficulties and Peer Support for a Nepalese Woman Experiencing Domestic Violence (L1)

Ms Singh (Young Men's Christian Association)

4:40 – 4:55 pm

Difficulties and Limitations of Women Shelter in Handling EM cases (L2)

Ms Angel Mak (Christian Family Service Center)

4:55 – 5:20 pm

Open Forum

5:20 – 5:30 pm

Conclusion

 


The Hong Kong Council of Social Service

Seminar on Handling Domestic Violence and Family Crisis among Ethnic Minorities

16 January, 2009

 

Enrolment Form

To    : Ms. Karlie Tang, Family and Community Service                     Fax No : 2866-0863

 

Agency / Service Unit :                                                       

 

Contact Person:                                                               

 

Tel. No.:                              Fax No.:                              

 

Email                                                                  

 

Cheque Number                                                          

 

The following person(s) will attend the seminar:

 

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$40/person X ____ (No. or participants)=$_____

Enrolment and Payment

Please kindly complete the enrolment form and fax to the Council on or before January 9, 2009 to register first and send the form with a crossed cheque payable to “The Hong Kong Council of Social Service” to Room 1213, 12/F., Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, HK. (Please mark your agency, contact person’s name and contact number at the back of the cheque).  Official receipt will be issued on the day of the conference.

Enrolment will be confirmed on or before January 9, 2009 by email. Fees paid are not refundable unless the seminar quota is full.

Enquiry : 2864-2958 (Ms Karlie TANG) or 2876-2466 (Mr. TANG)

 

Please return on or before 9 January, 2009