Date/Time: 
04/05/2011 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Location
Address: 

UC South Patio

City: 
Cookeville
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.tntech.edu
Sponsoring Agency: 
Women's Center Tennesse Tech University
Event Contact
Contact Name: 
Women's Center
Contact Phone: 
(931) 372-3850
Description: 

Tennessee Technological University is hosting an "Take Back the Night." TBTN will be held on April 5, 2011.
 

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Date/Time: 
04/05/2011 - 10:00am to 8:00pm
Location
Address: 

Tech Pride Room at Tennessee Technological University

City: 
Cookeville
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.tntech.edu/women/clothesline/
Sponsoring Agency: 
Women's Center Tennesse Tech University
Event Contact
Contact Name: 
Women's Center
Contact Phone: 
(931) 372-3850
Description: 

The Clothesline Project is a visual display that bears witness to the violence against women. During the public display, a clothesline is hung with shirts. Each shirt is decorated to represent a particular women's experience, by the survivor herself or by someone who cares about her.You can come by the Women's Center during office hours to leave a shirt for the display or to make one.

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Date/Time: 
02/28/2011 (All day) to 03/02/2011 (All day)
Location
Address: 

Franklin Marriott

City: 
Frankin
Country: 
253
Sponsoring Agency: 
The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Event Contact
Contact Name: 
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Contact Phone: 
615-386-9406
Contact Website: 
http://tcadsv.org/
Description: 

The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence’s 9th Annual Conference, Leading the Change, Transforming Tennessee, is a three-day advocacy based conference providing training opportunities, networking, and information to advocates of domestic and sexual violence victims.
Nationally Recognized Speakers Include:
 

  • Mark Wynn – International lecturer and trainer to victim advocates and law enforcement
  • Laura van Dernoot Lipsky – Author of the book “Trauma Stewardship” and a leading authority on vicarious trauma
  • Janine D’Anniballe – Psychologist and expert on the psychological affects of trauma and sexual assault
  • Brian Namey – Communications director for the National Network to End Domestic Violence
    and more!

Who Should Attend:

  • Sexual Assault Advocates
  • Domestic Violence Advocates
  • Victim Advocates
  • Batterer Intervention Programs
  • Attorneys
  • Child Advocates
  • Law Enforcement
  • Faith Based Programs
     

Registration Opens December 6th

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Date/Time: 
08/25/2010 (All day) to 08/27/2010 (All day)
Location
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.tcadsv.org/index2.htm
Sponsoring Agency: 
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Event Contact
Contact Name: 
William Libor
Contact Email: 
wlibor@nsvrc.org
Description: 

This year's institute will provide opportunities for Tennesseans to learn concepts and skills necessary for the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive primary prevention focused programs.

 

The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence is soliciting proposals, deadline June 1, 2010.

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Date/Time: 
05/13/2010 (All day) to 05/14/2010 (All day)
Location
Address: 
1900 Union Avenue
City: 
Memphis
Postal Code: 
38104-4037
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.tcadsv.org/
Sponsoring Agency: 
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description: 

Two-day training about the history of violence against women, practical advocacy techniques, prevention, taking care of ourselves, and much more. An introduction to the violence against women movement in Tennessee. The presenters are: Elizabeth Edmondson, Program Manager, and Program Specialists Julia Dobbins and Emily Hall.

The cost of the training is $100 for members and $150 for non-members and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and all training materials.

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Date/Time: 
03/30/2010 (All day) to 04/01/2010 (All day)
Location
Address: 

Embassy Suites Hotel
820 Crescent Centre Drive

City: 
Franklin
Postal Code: 
37067
URL: 
http://www.tcadsv.org/conferenceinfo.htm
Sponsoring Agency: 
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description: 

Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Conference 8th Annual Conference: "Investing in Our Future, Mobilizing For Change."

Join advocates and professionals from across Tennessee for three days of networking, skill building, and training from local and nationally recognized experts in the fields of domestic and sexual violence. Scheduled presentations for "Investing in Our Future, Mobilizing for Change," include:

  • Keynote and workshops from Mildred Muhammad, former wife of the D.C. Sniper
  • Special workshop track focusing on economic empowerment for survivors
  • Keynote and workshops from Ted Bunch of A Call to Men
  • Pre-conference for sexual assault advocates with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center's Sally Laskey
  • Workshops focusing on cultural competency, children and trauma, substance abuse and much more!

Download the Conference Brochure and Schedule

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Date/Time: 
02/11/2010 (All day) to 02/12/2010 (All day)
Location
Address: 
Sexual Assault Center 101 French Landing Drive
City: 
Nashville
Postal Code: 
37228
URL: 
http://www.tcadsv.org/
Sponsoring Agency: 
The Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description: 

Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, February 11, 2010. 
 
Join the Coalition for a two-day training about the history of violence against women, practical advocacy techniques, prevention, taking care of ourselves, and much more.  We encourage new advocates to attend for an introduction to the violence against women movement in Tennessee.  We encourage experienced advocates to attend for a refresher course to reinvigorate you.  We encourage everyone to attend for interactive activities, networking, fun, and prizes! The presenters are: Elizabeth Edmondson, Program Manager, and Program Specialists Julia Dobbins, Susan French, and Emily Hall.
 
The cost of the training is $100 for members and $150 for non-members and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and all training materials.

Registration for this training will be closed February 4th or when the space is full.

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Date/Time: 
12/04/2009 (All day)
Location
Address: 

Sexual Assault Center
101 French Landing Drive

City: 
Nashville
Postal Code: 
37228
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.tcadsv.org/
Sponsoring Agency: 
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Description: 

This training will address the ever changing world of technology and how it affects survivor safety.  This interactive training will introduce advocates to the risks and benefits of technology to victims and survivors as well as how to safety plan around technology.  The presenters, Elizabeth Edmondson and Emily Hall, work with a national group of “tech advocates” formed by the Safety Net Project of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.  This workshop is constantly evolving based on new technology and suggestions from advocates like you!  Attend this workshop to learn and share your experiences regarding technology and safety.

The cost of the training is $50 for members and $75 for non-members and includes a continental breakfast, lunch and all training materials.

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Date/Time: 
10/03/2009 (All day) to 10/04/2009 (All day)
Location
Address: 

Holiday Inn Select East

City: 
Memphis
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.jurexnurse.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=176&Itemi...
Sponsoring Agency: 
Jurex Center for Legal Nurse Consulting
Description: 

Live Course
Objectives:

  • List five services a Professional Legal Nurse Consultant can provide.
  • Identify the two top reasons for becoming a Professional Legal Nurse Consultant.
  • Describe four cost effective tools to market your PLNC practice.
  • Outline the essential parts of a consulting contract.
  • Describe the four elements of a medical/nursing practice lawsuit.
  • List six legal terms to incorporate into your PLNC™ practice.
  • Identify the five most common standards of care issues in lawsuits.
  • Develop responses to the five most common standards of care issues in lawsuits.
  • Describe key research techniques for use in reviewing medical legal cases.
  • List the ten essential deposition strategies.


Course Includes:

  • Professional Legal Nurse Consultant Certification Test
  • Frameable PLNC Certificate
  • PLNC Certification Course Book
  • Listing for one year on the Jurex Expert Directory
  • Participation discounts on future programs
  • Free E-Newsletter subscription with articles and tips on growing your PLNC practice
  • Free one year membership in Association of Professional Legal Nurse Consultants (APLNC)
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Date/Time: 
09/02/2009 - 8:03am to 4:00pm
Location
Address: 

Sexual Assault Center
101 French Landing Drive

City: 
Nashville
Postal Code: 
37228
Country: 
253
URL: 
http://www.tcadsv.org/
Sponsoring Agency: 
Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Description: 

Presented by:  Robin Kimbrough

This training is for new advocates and will include:

•  Basics of civil and criminal law in cases of domestic and sexual violence;
•  The role of the advocate and tips on avoiding the unauthorized practice of law; and
•  Information on immigration benefits for immigrant victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking
 
Robin Harris Kimbrough, Esq. is Legal Counsel for the Coalition and has worked with public interest issues for over ten years.  This Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Fisk University received her law degree from Emory School of Law in 1995.  Upon graduation, she received an appointment as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Tennessee and continued her legal career in the private and public sectors of law forging change on issues concerning the protection of children and their families, especially those involved in the foster care system.  She has also served as a Night Court Commissioner for the General Sessions Court, Davidson County, Tennessee and a professor on womanist/feminist issues in the Africana Studies Department and the Women's Studies Program at Tennessee State University.  Besides her law endeavors, Attorney Kimbrough holds a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School and has served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church, Tennessee Conference for six years.


The cost of this training will be $55.00 per person for members and $80.00 for non-members.

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