Studying the Needs of Windsor-Essex Refugee Women Who Have Survived Political Torture

The Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence against Women presents a research dissemination event:

Studying the needs of Windsor-Essex Refugee Women Who Have Survived Political Torture

Welcome to the Event
Nigel Couch, Master of Ceremonies

Executive Director of Victim Services of Windsor and Essex County

Opening Remarks
Charlene Y. Senn, Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Psychology/Women's Studies, University of Windsor

Community Recognition and Appreciation
Sung Hyun Yun, Ph.D., M.S.W.

Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Windsor

Theresa Hughes, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Research Project Coordinator, Employee of the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Windsor-Essex

Presentation by the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (MCC): Demographics, Services and Programs and Experiences working with the refugee population

Marcela Diaz, Manager
Immigrant Settlement and Adaption Program (ISAP), MCC

Patricia Carter, Case Manager
Better Access to Services In the Community (BASIC), MCC

Overview of Issues Refugee Women Face

Patricia Carter and Joyce Agbonwaneten, Case Managers
Better Access to Services In the Community (BASIC), MCC

Alix Del Pilar Utrera, Refugee Woman Consultant, Volunteer

Presentation of Research Findings

Sung Hyun Yun, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Windsor

Theresa Hughes, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Research Project Coordinator, Employee of the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Windsor-Essex


Presentation of Research Findings (pdf)