Bridging the Gap: Creating a Community of Support for Survivors with Disabilities
10/31/12 - 11/01/12
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| Sponsoring Organization(s): |
Office on Violence Against Women (More Detail)
Vera Institute of Justice's Center on Victimization and Safety (More Detail)
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| City: |
Louisville |
| State/Territory: |
Kentucky |
| Country: |
USA |
| Event Site: |
Louisville Marriott Downtown |
| Topic: |
Crime
Victims
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Audience/
Additional
Information: |
The conference will bring together over 300 professionals from a variety of fields including representatives of anti-domestic and sexual violence service providers, disability service providers, criminal justice professionals, self-advocates from the disability rights movement, and other allied professionals. The conference will highlight promising practices for serving survivors with disabilities; explore emerging issues at the intersection of violence and disability; and foster networking among those working to end violence against people with disabilities.
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| Event URL: |
http://www.accessingsafety.org/index.php/main/safety_menu/national-training-opportunities/national-conference
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Event
Contact: |
Name: |
Center on Victimization and Safety staff |
| Phone: |
202-465-8924 |
| Email: |
cvs@vera.org |