Oklahoma Domestic and Sexual

Oklahoma Domestic and Sexual Violence Conference 2007

October 3 & 4, 2007 Clarion Meridian Hotel and Convention Center 737 S Meridian Oklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 942-8511 This project is supported by Grant No. 2006VAWV06035 and awarded by the Violence Against Women Office, United States Department of Justice to the State of Oklahoma

Registration Information Only Electronic and On-site Registration will be accepted. Registration is open to all disciplines who work with victims/offenders of domestic/sexual violence and stalking. To register online, go to http://www.regonline.com/121248 Early Bird Registration Fee is $35.00 Early Student Registration Fee is $15.00 (You will be required to present student ID at conference check-in.) Early Registration Deadline is September 25, 2007. Credit cards, Agency Purchase Orders and electronic checks will be accepted at regonline.com.Registration after September 25th must be done on site. On Site (The Day ofthe Conference) Registration fee is $50.00. We are unable to provide refunds but welcome substitutions. Personal Checks/Agency Checks or Agency Purchase Orders will be accepted. We are unable to accept credit cards or cash on the day of the conference. All registrants with an agency purchase order MUST provide a copy of the purchase order at conference check-in. Hotel Room Scholarship There are 115 scholarships available for sleeping rooms for attendees traveling more than 60miles from their duty station. The scholarship rooms are for attendees whose agencies do not have the resources to pay for a hotel room. Double occupancy is encouraged when appropriate. The Hotel Room Scholarship Application is available at the end of this document. Please fax or mail sleeping room scholarship form by September 1, 2007.Participants will be selected on the “first come, first served” basis, so apply early. Questions? Contact Margaret Goldman (405) 522-0146 Hotel Information The hotel is extending the conference rate of $73.00 per night to all conference attendees. When making reservations ask for the “Domestic/Sexual Violence Conference Block Two rooms.” In addition to credit cards, agency purchase orders can be used to secure rooms. If you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your hotel room by 6 p.m. on the date of your arrival. Continuing Education Credits Continuing Education Credits will be applied for: CJE, CLE, CLEET, Victim Witness Coordinators, LPC/LMFT, LSW, CDSVRP Questions / Information Tamatha Mosier (405) 522-8965 [email protected] Silent Auction / Vendors Several vendors will again be on site. There will also be a Silent Auction, proceeds of which will benefit the Delores Fund, which assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assaulting achieving safety and success.

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3, 2007 Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Plenary 8:30 am to 10:15 am VOICES OF MEN An Educational Comedy written and performed by Ben Atherton-Zeman This multi-media play uses humor and celebrity male voice impressions to address the topics of sexual assault and consent, dating violence and domestic violence, sexual harassment and the objectification of women in a way that promotes self-reflection and energizes violence prevention efforts. The skit includes cursing and physical violence against objects, with simulated violence against women. The program is not recommended for small children – adults should exercise self-care when deciding whether or not to attend, and may leave during the performance if necessary. 10:30 a.m. to Noon Breakout Sessions Self Defense/Predominant Aggressor, David R. Thomas, Assistant Director, Domestic Violence Education Program, Johns Hopkins University Division of Public Safety Leadership One of the major challenges to first responders today intervening in domestic violence situations is figuring out who is the real victim in the incident, and who is the perpetrator. This course of study is designed to assist the student in making a determination as to who is the predominant aggressor (the most ongoing threat) in a domestic violence relationship. The student will be provided with tools for making these types of determinations. The student will also be taught how to effectively utilize the knowledge and skills that she/he already possesses in making these decisions. The student will be made aware of the numerous reasons why these types of decisions go a long way in maintaining victim safety and perpetrator accountability. Jen and Steve: Interactive Domestic Violence Role Play, Ben Atherton-Zeman, Actor, Comedian, Feminist and Husband This skit uses audience member participation to create scenarios where community members simulate interactions with a battered woman and her abuser. Please note: The skit includes cursing and physical violence against objects, with simulated violence against women. For this reason, the program is not recommended for small children – adults should exercise self-care when deciding whether or not to attend, and may leave during the performance if necessary. After the skit, the two actors stay in character as the batterer and the victim, and answer questions from the audience. Actors then come out of character to dispel some of the more common myths relating to domestic violence – why victims stay, why abusers are abusive, and what community members can do to seek solutions. Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Incest, Lydia Walker, Author, Trainer, Consultant This training will focus on improving advocacy work. The presentation will review significant differences when sexual assault occurs in the context of domestic violence as compared to non- family/acquaintance rape. Included will be the effects on women when there are multiple sexual assaults over time, ongoing danger, multiple court hearings, and interventions by the justice system and others that do not address sexual assault. Some of the most common indications of sexual assault and incest will be reviewed, and concrete suggestions will be given for gathering information, advocacy, and safety. Indian Country Jurisdiction Arvo Mikkanen, JD, Assistant United States Attorney, Western District of Oklahoma This workshop will provide an overview of jurisdictional issues of crimes committed in Indian Country, and identify who has the responsibility for investigation based upon the victim/perpetrator relationship.

National Family Court Watch Project Pilot Project: A First Look, Renee Beeker, Director of the National Family Court Watch Project Ms. Beeker will be sharing the process development and data collected during the pilot phase of the National Family Court Watch Project Oklahoma Legislative Update, M. Timothy Gray, CDSVRP, JD, Public Policy Specialist, Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault This workshop will provide an update on 2006/2007 changes to Oklahoma Law related to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking. All disciplines are welcome to attend. (This session will be repeated on Thursday.) Much More Than A Monthly Meeting - How To Reinvigorate Your Coordinated Community Response To Domestic Violence, Graham Barnes, Resource Specialist, Battered Women’s Justice Program Many communities have regular network meetings between the agencies who respond to domestic violence. But turf battles and tension between individuals and agencies can leave huge gaps. Victims fall through the gaps, offenders climb through them. This workshop offers practical steps towards a seamless response that will enhance victim safety and reinvigorate your CCR. Violence Against Women is Sinful and Evil, Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran, Archbishop, Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Human beings are created in the image and likeness of God. It is this identity with God that constitutes the beauty and dignity and value of human life. Violence against any human person, man, women or child, is evil and sinful. Women are frequently targeted by men and are abused and degraded. We must correct this inherent evil for the good of our society and its future. OK VINE Criminal Tracking and Victim Notification, Jennifer Taylor, OK VINE Program Coordinator, Oklahoma Attorney General OK VINE is Oklahoma’s criminal tracking and victim notification system. OK VINE is a free, 24- hour, confidential, computer-assisted service that provides Victim Information and Notification Everyday. OK VINE was created with victims’ safety in mind. However, OK VINE is available to anyone who needs custody information about an offender. OK VINE uses computer technology to automatically notify interested parties about changes in an offender’s custody status. NOON to 1:15 p.m. LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions Strangulation: Never Let a Victim Die in Vain, Dave Thomas, Assistant Director of Domestic Violence Education Program, Johns Hopkins University Division of Public Leadership The incidence of strangulation in intimate relationships in which there is domestic violence is alarmingly high; yet the capturing of these types of activity on police reports and subsequent charging perpetrators criminally for such offenses is unacceptably low. This course of study is designed to teach the student how to conduct a good thorough investigation in cases in which a victim reports being strangled. The student will learn how serious these cases are, and thus, how serious they should be taken. The student will receive in-depth information on the specific symptoms first responders need to look for as well as what to listen for in these types of cases. Further, the student will be taught how to place this information in the proper perspective in order to form a solid criminal case. Testifying on Behalf of Women and Children, Lydia Walker, Author, Trainer, Consultant This workshop is for advanced workers who already have a firm understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse. The workshop will give concrete suggestions for ways to present testimony, respond to hostile questioning, and enhance credibility. Also covered will be common “tricks” used to undermine witnesses, suggestions for preparing the friendly attorney, and ways to establish expert witness standing.

Organizing Men to End Men’s Violence Against Women – A Five-Step Process That Just Might Work, Ben Atherton-Zeman, Actor, Feminist, Husband Men can be excellent allies in sexual violence prevention, if they are accountable to women’s leadership. Men’s initial reticence to become involved can be overcome in a step by step manner. It’s in men’s best interest to end men’s violence – this self-interest combined with men’s caring and compassion for women can provide the fertile ground for men’s involvement. Many rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs and communities are prioritizing men’s involvement in violence prevention, but don’t know how to go about involving men. Male defensiveness, sexism and traditional non-involvement make this change difficult. This workshop presents a five-step process to involve men that has worked in various communities – participants are taken step by step through this process. Participants should attend this one if they want to laugh a little and if they want to come away with specific tools to involve men. How to Teach the Dynamics of Domestic Violence, Alex Graves, Instructor, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, CA Participants will be provided with methods to effectively deliver information about core concepts of domestic violence that will foster a better understanding of the paradigms and rationales of the victims and their children. This session is designed to provide a working knowledge of the principles involved in adult learning. Participants will be introduced to the process by which adults can best grasp the dynamics of domestic violence, and delivery methods that reinforce comprehension and retention of the information provided. Legislative Update: The 110th Congress and Trends Across the States, Susan Smith Howley, Public Policy Director, National Center for Victims of Crime This workshop will present information on current victim issues before the 110th Congress, including efforts to reauthorize the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), VOCA and VAWA appropriations, and other legislation affecting victims’ rights and services. In the course of this discussion, we’ll review the recently passed Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and the Adam Walsh Act. We’ll also look at trends in state legislation from across the country, with a focus on legislation addressing sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence. This will include state efforts to comply with new VAWA requirements regarding victim polygraphing and forensic exams. Sexual Assault in the Military, Claudia Bayliff, Chief, US Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Washington, DC Military victims of sexual assault face unique challenges many other victims are not forced to confront. Since 2005, the United States Air Force has made significant, institution-wide changes to deal with the problem of sexual assault in a military environment. We will discuss the recent sexual assault prevention and response initiatives undertaken by the Air Force. This interactive workshop will also explore the new Department of Defense-wide limited confidentiality for military victims of sexual assault. What Are Those Guys Up To? How Batterer Programs Fit Within A Coordinated Response To Domestic Violence, Graham Barnes, Resource Specialist, Battered Women's Justice Project, Minneapolis MN Many people wonder what goes on in the groups, and while that is important, even more important is how those programs are connected to systems and the community. Drawing on experience in New Zealand and Duluth, this session shows how batterers programs can be embedded in a network of accountability, and how that can work to improve the program and the outcomes for battered women and their families. (This session will be repeated.) Survivor Centered Economic Empowerment Advocacy, Shawndell Dawson, Economic Justice Specialist, National Network to End Domestic Violence, Washington, DC This workshop session will provide an advocacy frame work for economic justice advocacy, addressing financial abuse and the economic empowerment of domestic violence survivors. Attendees will discuss economic empowerment best practices and be able to illustrate examples of survivor centered economic empowerment initiatives. Attendees will also learn strategies for supporting the economic recovery of domestic violence survivors in the short term as well as long-term survivor centered economic empowerment strategies. Attendees will be made aware of economic empowerment resources available to domestic violence survivors and domestic violence advocates. Engaging Faith Communities in Outreach to Victims of Relationship Violence: PART I, Kent Peters, Director, Office for Social Ministry, Diocese of San Diego and Deacon Glenn J. Vecchitto, Leader, St. Pius X Safe Place Faith Community

Kent and Deacon Glenn will describe the development of a unique domestic violence collaborative outreach in San Diego County, Safe Place Faith Communities (SPFC), designed for congregations electing to develop service competencies in staff, volunteers, and general members in the area of relationship violence. In one congregation, more than 50 families were served in a two-year period. Cases there displayed various forms of relationship violence including: elder abuse, spousal abuse, teen violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse. In the SPFC model, community domestic violence service providers are linked as working partners with participating congregations. 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions Evidence Based Prosecution: Strategies for Success, Dave Thomas, Director of the Domestic Violence Education Program, Johns Hopkins University Division of Public Safety Leadership One of the most successful strategies for keeping domestic violence victims and their children safe at the same time as holding perpetrators accountable is victimless prosecution. This course of study is geared toward prosecutors and law enforcement. It provides an overview of victimless prosecution (sometimes referred to as evidence based prosecution or pro-prosecution) along with the most formidable challenges faced by the criminal justice system in the area of domestic violence. It provides intervention strategies as well as a glimpse of how communities across the country have successfully addressed the issue. Crawford, and the challenges it possesses are discussed as well as the concepts of use of force, self-defense, and predominant aggressor. Working with Children from Domestic Violence Homes, Lydia Walker, Author, Trainer and Consultant, Springdale, AR This training is appropriate for both people involved in short contacts with kids (law enforcement, prosecutors, medical workers) and those involved in more in-depth work with kids from domestic violence homes. It includes a quick overview of child abuse issues common to domestic violence situations with suggestions for documentation. Concrete direction for appropriate responses and ways to talk to kids regarding domestic violence and child abuse will be given. Suggestions for basic on-going work with children will also be covered. Providing Legal Assistance to Domestic Violence Victims, Ron McGee, Project Attorney, Spirits of Hope Legal Assistance Project This workshop will illuminate the legal issues facing victims of violence in tribal and non-tribal court systems. Military Justice 101, James W. Russell, III, Assistant Chief, Military Justice Division, Air Force Legal Operations Agency This workshop is intended for to provide a broad overview of military justice in the Armed Forces and highlight how the military legal process differs from the civilian. The presentation will cover the Uniform Code of Military Justice, criminal jurisdiction over service members, role of military criminal investigative organizations, types of crimes, options available to resolve or dispose of allegations of misconduct by service members, the roles of commanders in the military justice system, non-judicial punishment, types of courts-martial and how they function, courts-martial sentencing options, Article 32 hearings, the court-martial appellate review system, the victim and witness assistance program in the Air Force, and other aspects of the military justice process. Scared to Leave, Afraid to Stay: Paths from Family Violence to Safety, Barry Goldstein, Attorney, Author and Trainer, Yonkers, NY The title references the most common question about domestic violence,“ Why does she stay?” The workshop will answer this question, but more importantly explore why we don’t instead ask, “Why does he hit her?” The workshop will look at what role courts can take to do their part in ending domestic violence. What can courts do to make it easier for women to escape from their abusers? Why are so many children forced to live with abusers? What do courts need to do in order to protect women who were in relationships with abusive men? What is the best way to protect children in contested custody cases? What Are Those Guys Up To? How Batterer Programs Fit Within A Coordinated Response To Domestic Violence, Graham Barnes, Resource Specialist, Battered Women's Justice Project, Minneapolis MN (Repeated Session) Many people wonder what goes on in the groups, and while that is important, even more important is how those programs are connected to systems and the community. Drawing on experience in New Zealand and Duluth, this session shows how batterers programs can be embedded in a network of accountability, and how that can work to improve the program and the outcomes for battered women and their families.

Engaging Faith Communities in Outreach to Victims of Relationship Violence, Part II, Kent Peters, Director, Office for Social Ministry, Diocese of San Diego and Deacon Glenn J. Vecchitto, Leader, St.Pius X Safe Place Faith Community Kent and Deacon Glenn will describe the development of a unique domestic violence collaborative outreach in San Diego County, Safe Place Faith Communities (SPFC), designed for congregations electing to develop service competencies in staff, volunteers, and general members in the area of relationship violence. In one congregation, more than 50 families were served in a two-year period. Cases there displayed various forms of relationship violence including: elder abuse, spousal abuse, teen violence, child abuse, and sexual abuse. In the SPFC model, community domestic violence service providers are linked as working partners with participating congregations. Illusion of Protection, Renee Beeker, Director of the National Family Court Watch Project Discussion to cover my article, “The Illusion of Protection Uncovered: Review of the Special Journal Issue on Child Custody and Domestic Violence”, which was published in the February/March 2006 issue of the Domestic Violence Report. This discussion will focus about how a system designed to protect women and families quite often fails to have the intended result. THURSDAY OCTOBER 4, 2007 Plenary 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 am We Are a Team: Empowering Battered Mothers AND Their Children Casey Keene, MSW and Kathlene Russell, MS Through a series of snapshots, this mother/daughter team recounts and reflects on their experience as survivors of domestic violence. Casey shares diary entries and written memoir excerpts that illustrate her experience as a child exposed to domestic violence. Kathlene draws on the stories to describe the parenting challenges and important lessons learned as a former battered mother of three. Together, their poignant story captures feelings of fear and powerlessness, balanced with the strength of survival through partnership. Highlighting the importance of the mother/child bond, this team draws on their combined experience of 21 years in the movement to end domestic violence to describe helpful interventions and a framework for promoting resiliency in children exposed. 10:30 a.m. to Noon Breakout Sessions History of Domestic/Sexual Violence Laws in Oklahoma - M. Timothy Gray, CDSVRP, JD, Public Policy Specialist, Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault A brief history of the generation of law and jurisprudence as used in modern America, especially as it affects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking accessing the family courts system in Oklahoma. Topics will include the origins of each type of law found in or affecting the survivor’s progress through the often confusing family court system, the status of women and children during each historical period from which the major types of law developed and a discussion of some of the reasons why the survivor, and others, often encounter great and confusing difficulties in accessing the family and other court systems. PTSD and the Psychological Trauma of Sexual Assault, Donna A. Gaffney, APRN, BC, DNSc, FAAN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey Sexual assault response teams, communities and college campuses have learned how to meet the needs of survivors in a comprehensive, compassionate way. Although law enforcement and health care providers are among the first to treat rape survivors, they are often unaware of the magnitude of the psychological trauma that presents before them. In some cases there may be an unintentional re-victimization of the survivor, further prolonging the healing process. In addition, the responder may become a victim of vicarious traumatization. The way in which a survivor is treated after an assault can have a significant impact on her or his mental as well as physical health. Building trust with the survivor creates a foundation for healing. While working with the survivor, a professional is able to provide an emotionally safe environment, allay fears, establish trust and do his or her job. The challenge is to raise the consciousness of all who come in contact with the survivor, especially those who have not been exposed to trauma theory. This presentation will focus on how the brain responds to trauma, common peri-traumatic stress responses, acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and rape related trauma. Talking Stick: Native American Communication Tool Juskwa Burnett, CDSVRP, Counselor, Otoe-Missouria Tribe The "Talking Stick' has always been a useful tool in Native American gatherings. Its original purpose was to ensure the person holding the stick was the only one to speak on whatever subject was being discussed. It was also the obligation of that person to keep to the subject and to say his/her piece in a logical, thoughtful, respectful way, as concisely as possible. This would occur without interruption. The stick would be passed in a clockwise manner, allowing the next person to speak and so on. All who wanted to speak were given a chance to formulate their thoughts and chose their words carefully. It could be incredibly frustrating for the person further around the circle, but the tool teaches patience. The talking stick not only teaches us to speak with conviction, honesty and integrity but also teaches us to listen with our heart and mind as well as our ears. Participants will make a talking stick and learn skills to assist groups become more cohesive and as way to help individual clients work with their families. Domestic Violence and Federal Firearms Laws, Linda A. Epperley, JD, United States Attorney Office, Eastern District of Oklahoma, Muskogee, Oklahoma This workshop will provide the participant with information on national domestic violence rates, research, native trends and frequency and new tools for prosecution and general federal firearms laws. Custody-Visitation Scandal Cases, Barry Goldstein, JD, Attorney, Author and Trainer, Yonkers, NY Custody-Visitation Scandal Cases are tragic outcomes in which children are sent to live with an alleged abuser while a safe, protective mother who has been the primary parent is denied any meaningful relationship with the children. How common are these cases? What are the causes of these tragedies? What factors can professionals look for to avoid such cases? What application do the lessons from Custody-Visitation Scandal Cases have for other cases with less extreme outcomes? The workshop will provide a context with regard to the work to end domestic violence for how these cases have become so common and why these tragic outcomes have been tolerated this long. Counseling Techniques with Adolescent Sexual Assault Survivors, Matthew Atkinson, LCSW Participants will be taught how to build rapport over difficult issues; ideas for effective therapy assignments; how to manage resistance, and which common mistakes to avoid. Domestic Violence: What Pastors Need to Know, Julie Owens, Faith Trust Institute Designed for pastors & church leaders- This workshop will begin with the viewing of the presenter’s own survival story in an excerpt from the award-winning documentary, “Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence”. This will be followed by discussion, a lecture and dialogue that will address topics including: - A brief overview of the issue of domestic violence - Identifying and supporting victims - Do’s and Don’ts with victims and abusers - Faith concerns: roadblocks or resources? - Building relationships with secular advocates & agencies - Religious and secular domestic violence resources for faith leaders Out Of Bounds? N. Ann Lowrance, MS, CDSVRP, Department Head of Social Services, OSU-OKC This workshop will immerse participants in experiential learning regarding ethics in advocacy; to include informed consent, confidentiality and survivor's rights. This session will be designed especially for staff of domestic/sexual violence and stalking service providers. NOON to 1:15 p.m. LUNCH – ON YOUR OWN

1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions Oklahoma Legislative Update, M. Timothy Gray, CDSVRP, JD, Public Policy Specialist, Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (Repeated Session) This workshop will provide an update on 2006/2007 changes to Oklahoma Law related to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking. All disciplines are welcome to attend. Oklahoma PO: The Oklahoma Protective Order Notification Project, Jeni Gamble, MSSW, VINE Protective Order Product Manager, APPRISS, Louisville, KY The VINE Protective Order® system is designed to inform and notify domestic violence victims of the service of their Order of Protection on the respondent. For victims of crime, notification and information at this time can be both critical to their safety and absolute for their peace of mind. An overview of the VINE Protective Order system, an update on the Oklahoma VPO project’s progress, and a system demonstration of VINE Protective Order will be provided. Sexual Assault on the College Campus, Donna A. Gaffney, APRN, BC, DNSc, FAAN, Associate Professor of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey Sexual assaults on college and university campuses across the country have received a great deal of attention since the mid-1980s when Mary Koss published her ground breaking study. Although 20 years have passed, college women are still at a higher risk for sexual assault than their peers who are not attending school. Sexual assault, a physically, emotionally and spiritually traumatic experience, and an intimate violation of the worst kind, has even more complex sequellae for the college student. The National Institute of Justice found that sexual assault is the most underreported violent crime in America. Though most schools comply with requirements to report crime data, the study shows only about one-third do so in a way fully consistent with federal laws. This presentation will address the prevalence and nature of sexual assault occurring at colleges throughout the nation, specific needs of the college student, the role of college administrations in prevention and post-assault care and innovative programs and practices. Native American Perspectives: Healing through Acupuncture, Brandy Valentine, B.S., M.Ac.O.M, Owner, Lotus Acupuncture Overcoming Abuser Legal Tactics, Barry Goldstein, JD, Attorney, Author and Trainer, Yonkers, NY Abusers, supported by Male Supremacist groups and “Fathers’ Rights” attorneys and psychologists have developed a variety of legal tactics to maintain power and control over their victims. Many of these tactics are perfectly legal. Most do not involve any form of physical abuse. As a result courts and the professionals they rely on have been slow to recognize these abuser tactics. If an abuser refuses a visitation he fought for and then complains that the mother denied him visitation a court is likely to believe him because it doesn’t make sense he would refuse visitation he claims to want. If an abuser harasses his victim so she tries to minimize contact with him, she will be accused of not fostering a relationship between the father and child. These are the kinds of tactics often missed by professionals without adequate training. With training, not only can the tactics be recognized, but used to understand the continuing abusive behavior he is engaging in. Evidence Based Methods of Counseling Adolescents Who Self-Injure, Matthew Atkinson, LCSW Theories about causes and effects of SI; how SI relates to trauma; which counseling techniques do (and don’t) work; and how to use teen culture in treatment. Understanding and Supporting Christian Battered Women, Julie Owens, Faith Trust Institute Designed for secular domestic violence advocates, this workshop will begin with the viewing of the presenter’s own survival story in an excerpt from the award-winning documentary, “Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence”. This will be followed by discussion, a lecture and dialogue that will address topics including: - Why faith issues are important to address in secular programs - Understanding Christian issues: roadblocks or resources - Do’s and Don’ts with Christian battered women - Providing support to women of faith - Building healthy relationships with faith communities - Religious resources for advocates