Q&A for Advocates National Institute
February 23 - February 27, 2012
Q&A is a one-of-a-kind training and consultation project available to D.V. advocates and others who work with bisexual, trans, lesbian and gay survivors of abuse. With a strong focus on community-based and survivor driven responses to violence, folks who have found this Institute helpful include advocates, activists, service providers, social workers, anti-violence program volunteers, program managers and therapists. Participants build their critical thinking and practical skills to better support LGBT survivors of violence.
Location: Seattle, WA
Cost: Early Bird Registration Fee of $175 is available until 12/15/11. Thereafter, the fee is $225.
Contact Information: qanda@nwnetwork.org 206-568-7777
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2012 White Ribbon Night Gala
February 24, 2012
This Gala will be an avenue to educate men about the ways they can be part of the solution in ending the violence against women, spread awareness against Domestic Violence as well as raise funds to support Penelope's Place Domestic Violence Shelter/Health Imperatives in Brockton, MA.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Phillips Old Colony, Windsor Room, 780 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA
Cost: $40.00 (Proceeds benefit Penelope's Place Domestic Violence Shelter)
Contact Information: For tickets, please call 617.803.8357
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2nd World Conference of Women's Shelters
February 27 - March 1, 2012
Join advocates working to end violence against women from all over the world. 2012 Conference Theme: The Economics of our Movement and The Power of Technology. Sponsored by U.S. National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
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A Night out at SOMA
March 1, 2012
Please join HAWC's staff, volunteers and other friends who are passionate about breaking the cycle of violence and oppression for a night out at SOMA in Beverly, MA. Connect with old friends, make new ones and learn a bit more about how you can make change happen!
Light appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar.
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: SOMA, 256 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915
Join Reach Beyond Domestic Violence and Journey to Safety of Jewish Family and Children’s Service for a training for community providers on Welfare Issues for Survivors of Domestic Violence
March 6, 2012
Learn about special rules and protections for survivors, including:
Domestic Violence Waivers
Exceptions for Family Cap Rule
Good Cause for not pursuing Child Support
Time: 9:45am – 11:45am
Location: JF&CS Waltham Headquarters 1430 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451
Contact Information: Maria Pizzimenti (781)891-0724 ext. 112 or maria@reachma.org
2012 Massachusetts Symposium for Victims of Crime
March 7, 2012
Please join us in this opportunity for victims, survivors and victim service providers to come together for a day of learning and networking regarding emerging issues for victims and survivors and the victim services field.
We will also have the unique opportunity to learn about "Vision 21" from the Federal Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Acting Director, Joye Frost, and collectively discuss its important implications for victim rights and services in MA.
Registration Deadline February 24, 2012
Time: 9:00a.m. – 4:30p.m. (8:30a.m. – 9:00a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast)
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752
Cost: $25 Registration Fee
Contact Information: For state/public agency registrants, please contact Alicia Siryon-Wells at alicia.siryon-wells@state.ma.us for further instructions regarding payment.
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Boston International Women's Day
March 8, 2012
This event brings together 150+ members of the Boston community together to discuss a pressing issue impacting women and girls locally and globally. Last year's event focused on the unequal treatment of incarcerated women and featured a panel including Sheriff Andrea Cabral, Representative Kay Khan and Dawn Coleman, former participant of the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program.
This year, we are celebrating the 15 year anniversary of the event and the steering committee has decided to focus on the bigger issue of violence against women.
Time: 7:30 a.m - 9:00 am
Location: Simmons College - Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
Cost: $6.00
Contact Information: If you are interested in being a supporting organization (no cost) we will list you on our brochure. We simply ask that you bring some staff @ $6.00 each with you and ask that you bring some information regarding your agency to put on our resource tables
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SAVE THE DATE: International Women's Day Dinner and Silent Auction
March 8, 2012
Mark your calendars and plan to attend our annual International Women's Day Dinner and Silent Auction. This year we will be honoring Cheryl Watson, Chief Victim Witness Advocate for the Essex County District Attorney Office, with our Woman of the Year award for her work to fight Domestic Violence.
Invitations and ticket information will follow.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: Andover Country Club, Andover, MA
Cost: Invitations and ticket information will follow.
Contact Information: Email eturke@delamanoinc.org for more information.
13th annual conference “Understanding Trauma and Caring for the Caregivers.”
March 12, 2012
Please save the date. Registration as well as additional information will be available shortly.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Charles Hotel, Cambridge MA
2012 SPRING TRAINING CONFERENCE In Collaboration with the California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center
March 14 - March 16, 2012
This course will be POST approved (non-reimbursable) and will include the following highlights:
*Investigation of Internet related cases
*Pediphilias
*Gardner and Garrido cases from the legislative and psychological perspectives
*Case study of an Asian gang rape case
*Retired FBI Agent Bob Hamer presents his undercover work in NAMBLA
Location: The Cliffs Resort, 2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, Ca 93449 *Rooms are 119.00 a night plus tax for single or double occupancy
Cost: Cost: $250.00 per person (members) and $300.00 (non-member)
Contact Information: Contact Jesse Grant at jgrant@ci.berkeley.ca.us or (510) 501-4513 and MJ Jessen at mjessenfnp@att.net
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6th Biennial National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence
March 29 - March 31, 2012
Provides valuable professional education on the latest research and innovative health prevention and clinical responses to domestic violence. Conference fees have not yet been set; registration opens online October, 2011.
Location: San Francisco, California
Cost: See above
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MASCO & MATSA 14th Annual Joint Confernce: The Assesment, Treatment and Safe Management of Sexually Abusing Children Adolescents, and Adults
April 11 - April 13, 2012
The conference is designed for professionals to share new ideas, refresh current practices, network with other providers, and welcome new professionals to the specialized field of sexual abuse prevention, assessment, treatment and management. The conference organizers ensure that there is a diversity of presentations to address all levels of learning and to cover material for children, adolescents, and adults. Event will be Sponsored by MASCO & MATSA
Location: Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center, Marlborough, MA
Contact Information: Diane Langelier MASCO, 70 North Summer Street, Holyoke, MA 0104, 413.540.0712 x14 DCLinMA@aol.com
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Disrupting the Poverty Cycle: Emerging Practices to Achieve Economic Mobility Conference
May 1, 2012
Crittenton Women's Union invites you to join us for our first "Disrupting the Poverty Cycle: Emerging Practices to Achieve Economic Mobility" conference. The conference will bring together experts in program delivery, applied research, public policy, philanthropy, and program participants to share and learn practical emerging approaches to engage low-income families in a journey to economic self-sufficiency.
The Conference has been approved for 4.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours.
Conference sponsorships available.
To become a conference sponsor, contact Aisha Francis-Samuels
at 617.259.2932 or afrancissamuels@liveworkthrive.org.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts
Cost: Registration fee: $75. Early Bird discount: $60 (before March 15, 2012). Students: $40.
Contact Information: For more information, contact Kelly Dowd at 617.259.2949 or kdowd@liveworkthrive.org.
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SAVE THE DATE!
May 9, 2012
Casa Myrna's 3rd Annual Community of Conscience Breakfast
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 am
Location: Omni Parker House Hotel 60 School Street, Boston
Contact Information: For sponsorship opportunities, contact 617-521-0176 or dev@casamyrna.org
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MACA'S 2nd Annual Statewide Conference
May 23, 2012
Healing, Hope, and Justice: An Advanced Conversation
Featuring Laura van Dernoot Lipsky
Acclaimed author of Trauma Stewardship
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Best Western Royal Plaza, 181 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Mentors in Violence Prevention Presents: Bystander Intervention: From its roots to the road ahead
May 31 - June 1, 2012
A global conference devoted to exploring the roots of the bystander approach to gender violence prevention and helping to set up an agenda for the next steps in the field.
More information on Registration, Submissions, and Lodging coming in December 2011
Location: Northeastern University, Boston, MA
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Save the Date: THE AGING WITH DIGNITY CONFERENCE
June 6, 2012
Preventing and Responding to Substance Use and Related Problems in Older Adults
A conference for health and human service professionals
Registration brochure will be sent out six weeks before the conference.
Location: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Contact Information: If you would like additional information, or you are deaf or hard of hearing, or are a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. at (508) 752-7313, TTY: (508) 754-0039.
NCADV's and NOMAS' 2012 National Conference on Ending Violence: Preserving Our Roots While Looking to the Future
June 21 - June 25, 2012
Join the many advocates, activists, survivors and allies working to end domestic violence for this critical conference aimed at challenging and informing those working within the movement and/or "system" to provide the most effective solutions and support to domestic violence victims.
Location: The Doubletree Hotel Denver 1-800-445-8667 (1-800-HILTONS) 3203 Quebec Street Denver, Colorado 80207
Cost: Registration is $200 per person for NCADV Members and $250 per person for non-members. We also offer Young Advocate, Daily Rates, and Scholarships to battered and formerly battered women. Additionally, groups of four or more people registering from the sa
Contact Information: Phone: 303-839-1852 x 104
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The Women of Color Network Presents: 2012 National Call to Action Institute and Conference
July 9 - July 13, 2012
The 2012 National Call to Action offers 2-Day Institute (one for Women of Color, one for Men, and one for White Women Aspiring Allies) with joint keynotes throughout, and a 2-Day Conference bringing all groups together for workshops, plenaries, and a Cultural Cabaret and Marketplace.
Location: St. Paul, MN
Cost: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS $200.00 THROUGH MARCH 11, 2012
Contact Information: For questions about the Institute and Conference, contact Shasme Jackson at 800-537-2238, ext 142, or nctaregistration@nrcdv.org.
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NCADV's 15th National Conference Domestic Violence and NOMAS' 37th National Conference on Men and Masculinity
July 22 - August 25, 2012
Preserving Our Roots While Looking to the Future, Special Keynote Speaker, Ellen Pence
Location: Doubletree by Hilton in Denver, Colorado
Cost: Early registration rates begin at $200pp for NCADV members and $275pp for non-members
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