Upcoming Events
Fall 2010 speaker series
The Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and the GVSU Women’s Center presents the following speaker series:
Stopping the Violence: Effective Community Response
Date: Monday, Sept 27th
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: Rm 102 – GVSU Meijer Campus (located at 515 S. Waverly Road/Holland)
Ben Atherton-Zeman from “Voices of Men” will facilitate training on the awareness and prevention of domestic violence within our communities. Ben uses engaging and relevant material, through numerous means, to create an interactive workshop. Participants will learn different aspects of violence against women, and how they can become part of the solution to ending that violence. Additionally, individuals will be provided with tools needed to make a difference in the workplace, in their homes, schools, and faith-based communities. Discretion advised: skit/program includes graphic simulated violence.
Reservations are required by calling GVSU Women’s Center @ 616-331-2748 or by signing up online at www.laadsv.org. The program is FREE and open to all community members.
For individuals requiring special accommodations please contact the GVSU Women’s Center at 616-331-2748 or by emailing womenctr@gvsu.edu.
Upstream 2010: Promoting Healthy Communication & Respect in Relationships
Date: Wednesday, October 6th
Time: 12 – 1:30pm
Location: GVSU Meijer Campus (located @ 515 S. Waverly Road/Holland)
Have you wondered what to share with the members of your faith community about preventing domestic violence? Upstream 2010 will equip you with practical activities that will engage teens, adults, and the leaders of your church to prevent domestic violence and promote respectful relationships. Discover lessons to share with adults and teens to positively intervene, address gender stereotypes, and promote respect in relationships. Explore ideas for sermons and policies that promote non-violence. This program will provide domestic violence prevention information to pastors, faith leaders and those working in communities of faith. All participants will receive a training packet, prevention toolkit, and tangible ideas to use in your faith community. This program is presented by Lesley A. Coghill, LMSW, DELTA Project Coordinator at Center for Women in Transition.
Protecting All Students from Harassment: What Students and Parents Can Do!
Date: Friday, November 19th
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: GVSU Meijer Campus (located @ 515 S. Waverly Road/Holland)
Jennifer L. Martin, Ph.D. of Oakland University will provide an overview of different forms of harassment and bullying, its effect on victims, and what parents and schools can do in order to promote a safer, more equitable learning environment for all students. The legal responsibilities of schools and the legal rights of parents and student will be addressed. Title IX case law will be discussed which protects students from sexual harassment. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences and discuss potential solutions.
The series is free. For social workers needing CEU’s for licensing requirements this will be available for $15. Please call 616-331-2748 or email womenctr@gvsu.edu and reserve a space for you and your staff members. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches. For individuals requiring special accommodations please call the Women’s Center at 616-331-2748 or email at: womenctr@gvsu.edu.
9th Annual “Together We Can” Appreciation Dinner
The 9th Annual Together We Can Appreciation Dinner will be held October 26, 2010 at Christ Memorial Reformed Church. Gathering for the buffet dinner will begin at 6:00 pm. The evening’s featured speaker is Dan Seaborn, family relationship and development expert, who has established the Winning At Home organization in West Michigan. Event cost is $25.00 per person; tickets can be requested from kflowerday@miottawa.org. This Awards Dinner will recognize persons who have made a contribution to the prevention and elimination of domestic and sexual violence during the past year. The Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (LAADSV) and the Allegan County Coordinating Council on Domestic Violence (ACCCDV) are accepting nominations for an Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer, Outstanding Agency Professional, and an Outstanding Community Member from Allegan and Ottawa County. The nomination and selection process is confidential. Please do not notify the candidate of your decision to nominate him or her. Return the completed nomination form with supporting documentation by September 28, 2010 at 5:00pm to Val Lyle, Sylvia’s Place, PO Box 13, Allegan, MI 49010 or by email to vall@sylviasplace.com.
Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Nomination Form
Outstanding Agency Professional Nomination Form
Mari Martin Award Nomination Form
Nomination forms are also available at www.laadsv.org.
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