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2024 Conference Materials

The following materials and links have been provided by the conference presenters.

Keynote Presentation

What Does Criminal Justice Reform Look Like in the DV Movement?

Presenters:

  • Mariann Kenville-Moore, MSW, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Dave Bever, Delaware Center for Justice
  • Pamela Brooks-Grimes, New Castle County Police Accountability Board
  • Kailyn Richards, New Castle County Police Accountability Board
Workshop Session #1

Session 1A: First to Know: How Doulas Support Intimate Partner Victims & Survivors

Presenter: Amber Twyne, Concrete Rose Holistic/Black Mothers in Power

Session 1B: Fact or Myth: Domestic Violence Victim Services and Response in Delaware

Presenters: 

  • Stephanie Rodriguez, LCSW, Turning Point at People's Place
  • Dawn Culp, MSN RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, FNE, Bayhealth
  • Justin King, MS, Delaware Probation & Parole
  • Jenna Milecki, Esq., Delaware Department of Justice

Session 1C: Prevention is in Everything: Working Together Towards a Shared Horizon

Presenters:

  • Casey Keene, LCSW, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
  • Joe Myers, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Session 1D: Building Blocks to Advocacy Wellness

Presenter: Joy Ingram, RAFT

Workshop Session #2

Session 2A and Session 4A: Dream Studies- Intermediate

Presenters: Lea Sevey and Vanessa Timmons, Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence

Session 2B: "Alive but Still Not Free": Advocating for Criminalized Survivors of DV

Presenters: Selena Faith and Ellie Williams, Esq., Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Session 2C: Operationalizing Equity Into Advocacy & Organizational Practices

Presenter: Jess Harman, Consultant

Session 2D: Mindfulness for Advocates: Prioritizing Self-Care at Home

Presenter: Lindsay Beach, Coastal Alchemy

Plenary Session: Monday 5/6/24

Fortifying Our Anchors: Ways to Strengthen Our Connection to Advocacy

Presenter: Joy Ingram, RAFT

Opening Plenary: Tuesday 5/7/24

Housing Tools for Advocates

Presenters:

  • Dr. Nick Beard, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Elaine Ansah, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
  • Javier Horstmann, Office of the Governor
  • Shyanne Miller, H.O.M.E.S. Campaign
  • Tony Sierzega, Esq., Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Workshop Session #3

Session 3A: Strategies to Identify and Address Signs & Symptoms of Traumatic Stress

Presenters: Rev. Dr. Pamela Adams and Ms. Rona Harris, Faithful and Favored, Inc.

Session 3B: Advocacy and Technology-Facilitated Abuse

Presenter: Chad Sniffen, National Network to End Domestic Violence, Safety Net Project

Session 3C: Gender Freedom: Practicing Gender Inclusivity in Victim Services

Presenters: Bailey Coco and Francisca Moreno, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

Session 3D: SHIFT: Neuroscience and Breathwork for Advocates

Presenter: Tara Gush, Kollective Shift

Workshop Session #4

Session 4B: Helping Professionals Enhance Caregiver Comfort & Communication Skills Around Kids' Sexual Development

Presenter: Philinda Mindler, LCSW, Children & Families First

Session 4C: Alternate Avenues of Support: Mutual Aid and Community Collaboration

Presenters: Joe Myers, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Session 4D: Blossom or Burnout: The Million-Dollar Choice for Your Well-being

Presenter: Dr. Eunice Gwanmesia, Eunity Solutions, LLC

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  • Alert! Computer use can be monitored.

    Computer Safety

    WARNING!

    If you are being stalked or abused, take steps to keep your abuser from knowing you are looking for help. Please use a safer computer, or call 911, one of Delaware's local hotlines at 302-762-6110 for New Castle County or 302-422-8058 for Kent & Sussex Counties , or the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224.

    EMERGENCY "QUICK ESCAPE" BUTTON

    There is a red Quick Escape button in the lower right-hand corner of every page on this website.
    Click this button if your abuser enters the room while you are viewing this website. It will close this website and redirect your browser to a neutral page.

    Clean up Your Online Path

    Internet Safety

    Everything you do online is recorded. It is IMPOSSIBLE to clear your tracks completely. Your computer stores hundreds of bits of information about everything you do with your computer, including information about which websites you've visited, your passwords, and what your emails say. An abuser can easily track the websites you visit or read your email messages.

    If you suspect your activities are being monitored, they probably are. Abusers are often controlling and want to know your every move. You don’t need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone’s computer activities – anyone can do it and there are many ways to monitor your activities - even without having direct access to your computer. Using a separate computer is best, but you can protect yourself at home by familiarizing yourself with processes like private browsing, deleting your browser history, clearing your cache and deleting cookies.

    You can be tracked

    Your abuser can track your online actions – there is nothing you can do to remove your tracks completely. If you try to erase your tracks, your abuser might become suspicious.
    If you think you might be in danger, use a computer at a public library, internet cafe or a trusted friend’s house. If your abuser sends you email, do not open it on those computers.

    If you need help now, call 911 or the
    New Castle County Domestic Violence Hotline: 302-762-6110
    Kent & Sussex County Domestic Violence Hotline: 302-422-8058
    Kent & Sussex County Bi-lingual Domestic Violence Hotline: 302-745-9874
    US National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
    US National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673
    US National Teen Dating Violence Helpline 1-866-331-9474

    Email Safety

    Email is not a safe or confidential way to communicate.

    Sending email is like sending a postcard through the mail. Anyone along the path can read what it says. If you need to talk to someone about the danger or abuse in your life, if possible, please call a hotline instead.

    If you must use email to discuss your situation we suggest you use an account that your abuser doesn't know about. Set up a new account with a free email service like hotmail, yahoo, or gmail.

    Password Safety

    Be smart about passwords to keep your abuser out of your accounts.

    DO NOT use a name or password that contains any identifying information (no names, nicknames, initials, birthdates, zipcodes, etc.) Instead use a name and password that contains a random mix of letters, CAPITAL letters and numbers (for example, HJ3v67Tn) -

    Make sure you can remember the user name and password. If you must write it down somewhere, put it in a place your abuser is unlikely to find it.

    If the computer asks if you would like it to save your password or login information tell it NO.

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