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In partnership with community advocates to end domestic violence and sexual assault, conference presenters will address violence against women, teens and men.
The conference sessions will educate attendees about the types of domestic violence, root causes, prevention, defensive training, resources, the role of law enforcement and family advocacy, teen dating abuse and a segment on the arts and healing.
Free and open to the public. No registration is required. Participants can attend single workshop sessions. Engage in the dialogue!
Conference Agenda
9 a.m – 10:30 a.m.
Topic: Why Don’t They Just Leave?
Presenter: Doreen Nicholas, Arizona Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Topic: Root Causes - Why Domestic Violence Happens
Presenter: Donna Bartos, Bloom365
This is an interactive session
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: The Role of Law Enforcement and Family Advocacy
Presenter: Detective Deb Taylor, Phoenix Police Department
1:45 – 3 p.m.
Topic: Self-Protection Techniques
Presenter: Adam Thompson, Universal Wellness
Dress comfortably
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Topic: Healing Through the Arts
Presenter: Rio Salado College Student Support Specialist Jenita Landrum
This is an interactive session. Counselors will be available.
This event is sponsored by Dr. Wanda Tucker, Faculty Chair-Psychology Department and the Rio Salado Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council. Please contact Dr. Tucker if you have any questions: 480-517-8268, wanda.tucker@riosalado.edu.