The DV Conference of the Decade This Weekend in LA--Will I See You There?
June 23rd, 2009 by Glenn Sacks, MA for Fathers & Families
Join me this weekend at the domestic violence conference of the decade here in Los Angeles--"From Ideology to Inclusion 2009: New Directions in Domestic Violence Research and Intervention"
If you mention "Glenn Sacks" or "Fathers & Families" at the door, you get a $100 discount and pay only $295. This includes a catered brunch, two breakfasts, lunches and afternoon snacks, plus two evening receptions with live entertainment.
The conference begins this Friday (6/26) at noon and goes through Saturday and Sunday. Register at the door at 10 AM on Friday or 7:30 AM on Saturday.
Some of you may remember that I wrote extensively about the 2008 conference, which was fascinating and informative--to learn more, click here.
The conference is presented by the California Alliance for Families & Children and co-sponsored by The Family Violence Treatment & Education Association.
Details are below.
Groundbreaking Research and Evidence-Based Treatment Models From the Titans in the Field
June 26-28, 2009
The LAX Marriott
Los Angeles, CA
Featuring World-Renowned Experts From the Editorial Board of the New Peer-Reviewed Journal, Partner Abuse by Springer Publishing Company
With Special Guest Appearance by Erin Pizzey (Founder of the Shelter Movement, pictured below)
Full Schedule Brochure with Abstracts & Presenter Bios as well as info on how to register for the conference can be seen here.
Presenters include:
Murray Straus, Ph.D.
Deborah Capaldi, Ph.D.
Don K. Dutton, Ph.D. (pictured, right, photo by Kevin Graft)
Daniel O’Leary, Ph.D.
Sandra Stith, Ph.D.
Richard Gelles, Ph.D.
and numerous others.
Topics include:
Etiology and Risk Factors
Dynamics of Partner Violence
Working with Abusive Women
Services for All Victims
Partner Abuse in a Cultural Context
Partner Abuse and Family Law
Assessment
Couples and Family Therapy
Neurobiology and Attachment
Effectiveness of Batterer Intervention Programs
Prevention
Q & A With the Experts
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