Different Colors of Violence X - December 10 & 11, 2009
 | Different Colors of Violence
Conference X
"The Power of YOUth!"
Grand View College Campus -
Johnson Wellness Center
E-15th & Morton - Des Moines
Friday, December 11, 2009
MIDDLE school students
9:30am—1:30pm
CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:
Effectively Channeling Your Anger
Bullying, Sexual Harassment & Stalking
Respect, Responsibility & Racism
Sports and Violence
Alternatives to Juvenile Justice
Youth Survivor Panel
Sexual Assault Awareness for Boys
Sexual Assault Awareness for Girls
EVENT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Mr. Lester Allen, Project Coordnator - Male Responsibility Project - Willkie House
Ms. Maria Alonzo-Diaz, Counselor/Advocate - Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services
Mr. Preston Daniels, Director - Iowa Department of Human Rights
Mr. Eric Givan Gonzales, Counselor - Employee & Family resources
Mr. J.D. Hall, Retired - Meyer Hall juvenile detention facility
Reverend Michael Hurst, Pastor - Elim Christian Fellowship
Mr. Renaldo Johnson - Iowa Department of Human Services
Mr. Ray Lewis, Active Residence Organizer - Making Connections
Dr. Verna Cornelia Price, Author/President, Principal Consultant & Founder - J. Cameron & Associates (MN)
Ms. Claudia Thrane, Counselor, Life-Line Resources
Ms. Mira Yusef, Executive Director, Monsoon: United Asian Women of Iowa
This is a FREE event for students, educators, administrators law enforcement officers, mental health providers, victim service advocates, emergency personnel, and volunteers - whereby communities of color will discuss violence preventions, strategies, and interventions. Experienced, professional, and engaging presenters provide facilitation for interactive dialogue focusing on the participants' inner strengths. Our keynote by, Dr. Verna Cornelia Price, author of "The Power of People: Four Kinds of People Who Can Change Your Life," will provide tools for each participant to implement anti-violence programs in their respective communities.
Sponsored by
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Women of Color Advisory Network
STUDENTS Register HERE
ADULTS Register HERE |
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