Individuals who are victims of violence can be targets of employment discrimination, just when maintaining economic independence and security is most critical. Violence often jeopardizes victims’ ability to keep a job, whether because of the need for time off for court appearances or medical attention, or abusers’ active interference or sabotage, i.e. preventing victims from going to work, harassment at work, limiting access to cash and transportation, and manipulating child-care arrangements. Join Dr. Lauren D. Pitts and special guest Theodore Wright, III as he shares some networking and workforce readiness strategies for victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
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