Maryland Statewide Domestic Violence Conference
Reclaim. Renew. Restore. Creating Pathways to Resilience.

We invite the community to reclaim and renew our faith and commitment to preventing intimate partner violence. Together, we can restore our compassion and will to heal from harm.

Agenda

08:00 am - 09:00 am Registration and Networking

09:00 am—09:10 am Welcome remarks

09:10 am—10:00 am Opening Plenary: Alicia Gill Sanchez, Executive Director of Emergent Fund

10:00 am—10:20 pm Break

10:20 am—11:35 am Workshop Session I

11:35 am—12:35 pm Lunch* (Film and Panel Discussion "Domestic Violence in Rural America: Survivors’ Stories." Moderated by Jeanne Yeager.

12:35 pm—01:50 pm Workshop Session II

01:50 pm—02:10 pm Break

02:10 pm—03:35 pm Workshop Session III

03:35 pm—04:00 pm Closing Remarks: Lydia Watts, Executive Director of the Rebuild, Overcome, and Rise (ROAR) Center; Evaluations and Certificates

Workshop descriptions (Coming Soon)

*Lunch will be provided.

• Lunch will include a sandwich as well as garden salad, chips, and dessert.

Please indicate any dietary needs on the registration order form.

Please note that ticket sales are non-refundable. Questions? Email Lucane LaFortune llafortune@mnadv.org, call 301-852-3823.

Who Should Attend?

Any professional that works directly with domestic violence survivors, their children, or abusers:

• Domestic Violence Service Providers (Shelter Staff, Advocates, Therapists, Abuser Intervention Staff)
• Government Social Service Employees (Adult Protective Services, Child Welfare, DHS, Supervised Visitation, Juvenile Services)
• Law Enforcement (Patrol, Supervisors, Probation/Parole, Corrections)
• Legal/Court (Attorneys, Victim-Witness Specialists, Judges, Clerks)
• Education (K-12, Campus Disciplinary, Title IX, Faculty)
• Community-Based (Substance Use Professionals, Immigration, Transitional Housing)
• Health Care (Nurses, Physicians, Community Health Advocates, Mental Health Providers)
• Faith/Religious Leaders

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Are Social Work CEUs available?
  Yes! 5 hours of Category 1 Social Work CEUs are available.
• How much are Social Work CEU’s?
  Social Work CEUs are free if you are an Individual Member of MNADV, or you work or volunteer for an organization that is a Member of MNADV. The cost is $15 for non-members. Please bring payment via check or exact cash to the training. Learn more about the benefits of MNADV Membership here.
• When will I receive my Certificate of Attendance or Social Work CEU?
  We will make every effort to email you your CEU certificate within 1 month of the conference. Please email Hiba Ahmed at hahmed@mnadv.org with questions.
• I lost my CEU or Certificate. Can you re-send it?
  Yes. Please email Hiba Ahmed at hahmed@mnadv.org.
• Is parking available?
  Yes – free parking is available on-site.
• Do I need to print the Eventbrite ticket?
  Yes – please print your ticket and bring with you to the conference.
• Is food available?
  Yes, lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary needs on your registration.
• Is this location handicap-accessible?
  Yes, ramps and elevators are available at this location.
• Will printed handouts be available?
  Yes, PowerPoints and handouts will be printed and available for participants.
• What is your cancellation policy?
  Tickets for the conference are non-refundable, but are transferable to another individual in your agency or organization. If you need to change the attendees, please do so at least one week in advance. To do so, please email info@mnadv.org or call 301-429-3601.
• I can’t make it anymore, but my colleague can. Can this person take my place?
  Yes - tickets are transferable to another individual in your agency or organization. If you need to change the attendees, please do so at least one week in advance. To do so, please email info@mnadv.org or call 301-429-3601.