At-Risk Intervention and Prevention Conference:
Addressing Issues of Domestic Violence, Re-Entry and Homelessness
Thursday, September 26th 2013
Music Building East Dining Room
Panel Discussions Program
Breakfast Meet and Greet
9am – 10am
East Dining Room
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Welcoming Address
10:15am – 10:30am
Myriah Rose
Founding Vice-President/Event Coordinator
ClassAction Student Group
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Myths and Misconceptions Panel Discussion
10:30am – 11:30am
Moderator: Michael Bell
Urban Male Leadership Program Inductee
The purpose of this panel is to deconstruct the myths and misconceptions surrounding domestic violence, re-entry and homelessness. This panel will also break-down how all three issues correlate with one another.
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Legal Disconnect Between Being a Survivor and Parolee
11:35am – 12:35pm
Moderator: Professor Tara Prairie
Director, Office of Responsible Research Practices
Adjunct Professor, Women’s Studies Department
The purpose of this panel is to address challenges formally incarcerated domestic violence survivors face as they navigate reentry. Often times expectations of an individual who is a parolee, conflict with the need for confidentiality and support systems required for someone seeking protection as a domestic violence survivor. Conflicts and potential solutions will be discussed.
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Luncheon
12:45pm – 1:50pm
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Ally Panel Roundtable Discussion
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Moderator:
Natisha Jordan
Founding President/Program Coordinator
ClassAction Student Group
The purpose of this panel is to afford those who are allies in the fight against domestic violence the opportunity to address these issues from their perspective. By being honest about their own personal experiences and/or observations panel participants will demonstrate the importance and necessity for people to stand up and be a voice against domestic violence in their communities.
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Q&A Session
(All Panel Participants)
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Closing Address
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Prof. Michael Deas
Director, Urban Male Leadership Program
