18th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 3-5, 2019 • Chicago, IL
9/16/2016 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | What Domestic Violence Treatment Providers Should Know about Pacific Islander Communities | Cascade D
What Domestic Violence Treatment Providers Should Know about Pacific Islander Communities
This presentation will address cultural issues relevant to working with members of Pacific Islander communities, who may be either survivor or offender of domestic violence. We will discuss cultural beliefs, traditions, and patterns among the community that may contribute toward the incidence of violence. We will also discuss beliefs, traditions and barriers that especially affect survivors in these communities as they consider whether and how to pursue safety for themselves. We will discuss ways that service providers may better meet the needs of individuals from these communities and also describe resources that have been developing in these communities which may also provide strong support and be an instrument of change.
- To provide a cultural framework that change outcomes because of cultural norms.
- To learn about potential changes to services or approaches that may better meet the needs of Pacific Islander communities
- To learn about resources within Pacific Islander Communities that may be helpful to professionals working with survivors or those who have been convicted of a domestic violence offense.
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Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou
(), Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources, susi@pik2ar.info;
Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou is a trans racial adoptee, born on the island of Tonga in the South Pacific, lived in New Zealand until 13 years of age when her family moved to Vernal, Utah.
Susi is the Executive Director of Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources that works in Violence Prevention, Economic Development, and preserving and promoting all Pacific Island cultures.
Susi is a survivor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Disabled, and a Felon who married her husband that moved her back to Utah 6 years ago. Her husband Simi Poteki influenced by Susi’s experience of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt provide Peer to Peer groups in Salt Lake, Kearns, Provo and St George for men, women and co-ed. 4 years ago co founded PIK2AR, Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources with a focus of Domestic Violence, Economic Impact and Preserving all Pacific Island Cultures. In 2016 added Sexual Assault prevention, education, intervention and healing.
Susi is active in the community. Serves as the Diversity Chair for the Utah Cultural Alliance, Advisor for the West Valley City’s Cultural Celebration Center, Utah County’s Human Rights Committee, Queen Center’s Steering Committee, Raise Your Pen Board of Directors, Utah County Zoo, Arts, & Parks Ambassador, Utah Museum & Arts Grant Reviewer and serves as a Business Mentor.
Susi and her husband own and operate About Vava’u Travel in Vava’u, Tonga where they live 3 months a year, swimming with humpback whales.
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Simione Malohifoou
(), Kava Talks, info@pik2ar.info;
Simi Poteki was born in Vava'u, Tonga and migrated to the US in 1973 at the age of 21 his family migrated to Utah in 1968 and founded Kava Talks(Kommitment Against Violence Always) in 2015. A Tongan Male Domestic Violence Advocacy Group who uses the Counter Story Telling Method which aligns with Pacific Island Cultural practices. Simi is a retired Truck Driver who was self employed. Father of 5 bi racial children with 16 multi racial Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
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