Reproductive Justice and Gender-Based Violence

Attendees will enhance their understanding of reproductive justice, particularly how it intersects with gender-based violence, most especially since the Dobbs decision. They will learn about local resources and the pathways that anti-violence workers and individuals can pursue to promote reproductive justice and options for survivors.

This session will cover the following topics:

Defining reproductive justice-
Explore gender-based violence and its impact on maternal outcomes-
Developing safety plans for reproductive health and related issues.

Tanesha Gunn is a certified labor doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and placenta encapsulation specialist, dedicated to empowering families since 2012. With advanced training in early child development and a degree in Arts, I offer expertise and compassion to birthing individuals and their partners during this transformative experience. My journey into this field started unexpectedly—in finance—when supporting a close friend during her pregnancy. Her clinical birth experience inspired me to become the trusted, consistent presence that families deserve, ensuring every moment feels personal and cherished.

This virtual training is provided for members and IDHS-funded organizations only. Please confirm here if your organization is a member of The Network.

If you need ICDVP or Social Work CEUs, please indicate this clearly in your registration and later in your evaluation. Please click here for our CEU issuance policy—this document is important to review if you request CEUs.This training will give members and IDHS org staff 2 CEUs at no cost.

A Zoom link will be provided the day before training begins.

Reproductive Justice & GBV