Building Beyond the Bias: A Community Effort to Address Domestic Violence
Date: Thursday, October 8th
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm – 1-hour lunch (12:00-1:00) - Bring your own lunch or travel nearby to one of many eating establishments along Halstead Street and the surrounding area.
Location: Prairie State College, Parking Lot B (M34 entrance)
Price: $60 general admission, $50 discounted for active volunteers
CEUs: 6 CEUs available for LSW/LCSW, LCP/LCPC, CDVP and CPAIP
Objective: The Building Beyond the Bias conference will break down and address explicit and implicit biases individuals face when working with both survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence. Attendees will gain valuable insight into legal obligations when reporting abuse, appropriate methods for responding to disclosures of abuse, and tangible strategies to preserve personal well-being when working with those who have experienced trauma. Attendees will look deeper within themselves and learn how to best support their community through engaging group activities and interactive panel discussions from community guest speakers.