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Idaho Summit on Sexual Assault
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The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence and the Idaho Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Project present: Idaho Summit on Sexual Assault: Your Role in Prevention and Response Thursday, April 3, 2008 8:30 – 4:30 Boise Centre on the Grove National Plenary Speaker: Alan D. Berkowitz Ph.D  Alan D. Berkowitz is a nationally recognized leader, trainer, lecturer, and scholar in the development of rape prevention programs, in fostering men’s responsibility for preventing violence against women, and in creating healthy and just communities and workplaces.He is often a keynote speaker for regional and national meetings and has consulted for the Department of Justice, the Centers for Disease Control and numerous state coalitions against sexual assault and health departments. Dr. Berkowitz has been the recipient of five national awards in recent years for his work in sexual assault prevention. He is well-known for his scholarship and innovative programming and is the founder of The Report on Social Norms.Who should participate? Professionals who work with crime victims, law enforcement, civil and criminal attorneys, judiciary, community advocates, victim witness coordinators, educators, SANE/SAFE, medical personnel, first responders, court staff, social services, mental health counselors, faith-based organizations, health care providers, disability advocates, secondary school and university staff, and allied professionals. Why should you plan to attend? Learn about sexual assault prevention and systems responses, characteristics of men who sexually assault, and the need for a community-wide comprehensive prevention program at a FREE multidisciplinary training with plenary sessions and skill building workshops. CLE, CEU, and POST CREDITS are pending. Who are the conveners? Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence Idaho Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Project Idaho Coordinated Response to Domestic & Sexual Violence Who are the sponsoring agencies? The Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence - a statewide non-profit organization providing education and support to individuals, programs and organizations dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. For more information go to www.idvsa.org The Idaho Teen Dating Violence & Awareness Project - a statewide project of the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence to increase awareness on the prevalence of teen dating violence and to educate teens, parents, and adults on the warning signs and how to respond. For more information go to www.nomeansknow.com. Plenary Sessions Effective Sexual Assault Prevention What constitutes effective sexual assault prevention? This plenary provides an overview of the state of the art in sexual assault prevention, including a review of different approaches to prevention, pro’s and con’s of separate gender or combined male/female programs, and content areas to be covered in workshops. Characteristics of Men Who Sexually Assault Men who assault women are a heterogeneous group, and it is important to understand the different profiles of these men. Implications of these differences are discussed as they pertain to the conduct of investigations, the process of sanctioning, and the design of prevention programs. Developing a Comprehensive Violence Prevention Program PreventionEfforts are often fragmented and conducted in silo’s. Effective prevention is a community-wide effort that requires collaboration and vision. Characteristics of effective violence prevention programs are reviewed with implications for violence prevention practitioners.
Skill Building Workshops Morning Workshops • Social Norms Approach – Alan D. Berkowitz Ph.D Provides an overview of the theory and practice of social norms as it pertains to sexual assault prevention, with guidelines for developing social norms marketing campaigns and case studies.• Effective Services for Victims of Sexual Violence; Critical Linkage of Human, Social & Health Care Systems – Karen Neill, Ph.D., R.N., SANE-A, Idaho State University. Discussion of SART response, evidence collection, documentation and effective communication across systems to support evidenced based intervention that results in improved outcomes. • Teens, Dating Violence & Sexual Assault – Sherry Iverson, RN, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Director of Women’s & Children’s Education and Kelly Miller, Legal Director, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. Addresses teen dating violence and sexual assault; the prevalence, warning signs, and legal implications. • Stalking & Sexual Assault – Rebecca Dreke, M.S.S.W., Stalking Resource Center. Explores the connection between stalking and sexual assault, both pre and post assault, and address ways this information can impact our responses to victims. • Civil Legal Remedies for Victims of Sexual Assault – Catherine Carroll, Legal Director, Washington Sexual Violence Law Center. Addresses considerations in crafting legal remedies for victims of sexual assault. Issue Spotting. Overview of legal remedies available to victims in developing areas of employment, housing, education, victim’s rights, and monetary relief. Afternoon Workshops • Ethics and Sexual Assault Response Panel Discussion – Lisa Bostaph, Ph.D., Boise State University Criminal Justice Department. This panel discussion will address ethical challenges that may occur during a multi-disciplinary response to sexual assault cases. • Sexual Assault & First Responders – Corporal Angela Weekes & Corporal Brandy Sutherland, Nampa Police Department. This course will cover first responder’s responsibilities on scene as well as with the victim. It will cover the use and benefit of a SANE/SART team approach and how that impacts Law Enforcement. • Men 2.0: A New Masculinity – Jeff Matsushita, Project Director MT2 & Bryan Lyda, Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. Reshaping masculinity and preventing men’s violence against women. • Sexual Assault, Stalking & Technology – Rebecca Dreke, M.S.S.W., Stalking Resource Center. This workshop focuses on how offenders use technologies (e.g. phones, computers, cameras, GPS) to stalk, and will cover preventative measures, safety planning, and legal remedies for victims. • Sexual Assault in the Workplace – William Tamayo, J.D. Regional Attorney, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This workshop focuses on sexual assault in the workplace and the legal remedies available under the EEOC. Logistics How to register Log on to www.idvsa.org. Where to park There are three parking garages near the Boise Centre on the Grove. A map is on the website. The fee is approximately $12 per day. Where to stay A block of rooms are reserved at the Hampton Inn, 496 S. Capitol, Boise, Idaho. Call (208) 331-1900 by March 17th for reservations. Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence membership contact Cindy Cobb at ccobb@idvsa.org for information on accommodations. Cost The Idaho Summit on Sexual Assault is FREE. Cancellation policy If you have registered and are unable to attend, please contact us by Friday, March 28th so we do not incur costs for your lunch! Breakfast and lunch A free continental breakfast and lunch are provided. Credits CLE, CEU, and POST credits are pending. Still have questions or having difficulty registering? Please call the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence at 1-888-293-6118. Kelly Miller Legal Director Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence 300 E. Mallard Drive, Suite 130 Boise, Idaho 83702 208-384-0419 888-293-6118 Fax 208-331-0687 kmiller@idvsa.org 0 comments from 0 users
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