Dare to Care Conference Brochure
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Program Purpose/Target Audience
This program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary educational offering designed for healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, counselors, social workers and educators to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to sexual assault prevention and supportive care of women following an assault.
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 236 Baton Rouge, LA
Dare to Care
Sexual Assault Awareness and Support
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize potential risk factors for victimization and perpetration of sexual assault. 2. Critically analyze evidence-based strategies geared toward decreasing the risk of sexual assault and increasing empowerment among women. 3. Outline the roles of the healthcare team, law enforcement and school officials in terms of education and management of exposure to sexual violence. 4. Identify community resources with an emphasis on the prevention, identification and management of sexual assault of women. 5. Explore the growing epidemic of human trafficking and its consequences for women.
A Collaborative Management Approach
This program is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital, in collaboration with the Iris Domestic Violence Center of Baton Rouge (formerly the Capital Area Family Violence and Intervention Center), and the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (S.T.A.R.) of Baton Rouge.
Post Office Box 95009 Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9009
Date, Time and Location November 14, 2013 8:15 AM-4:00 PM Holiday Inn Baton Rouge South 9940 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA
Continuing Education Information
Hotel Reservations
6.00 contact hours are awarded for this program by Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Provider #19. You must attend the entire program and complete the evaluation form to receive the contact hours.
Program Agenda
8:00–8:15 AM 8:15–10:00 AM 10:00–10:30 AM
Introductions and Welcome
The Reality of Sexual Assault: An Overview Judy Benitez, M.Ed. Break
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge South Phone: 225-924-7021 FAX: 225-924-9816 Toll Free: 888-814-9602 www.hibatonrougesouth.com A special room rate of $99.99 per night is available for program participants. Please remember to mention the name of the program when making your room reservation.
Program Faculty
Judy Benitez, M.Ed. Executive Director Iris Domestic Violence Center Baton Rouge, LA Greg Murphy, JD Assistant District Attorney 21st Judicial District Court Livingston Parish Randall L. Brown, MD Medical Director of the Rape Crisis Center East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office Deputy Coroner – East Baton Rouge Parish Racheal Hebert, MSW Executive Director Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (S.T.A.R.) Baton Rouge, LA Taneka Harris Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Division Baton Rouge, LA Rebecca Marchiafava, MPP Director of Education and Outreach Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (S.T.A.R.) Baton Rouge, LA
10:30 AM–Noon Human Trafficking: A Growing Epidemic Taneka Harris 12:15–1:00 PM 1:00–2:00 PM Session A Session B Session C Lunch (will be provided) Concurrent Break-Out Sessions
Special Needs
Best Practice: Prevention in the School Setting Rebecca Marchiafava, MPP
Individuals needing assistance due to a disability recognized by the ADA should call Woman’s Educational Services.
Enrollment & Tuition/Registration Information
Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited and early registration is recommended. Please note that the deadline for registration is November 1, 2013. Tuition for the one-day program is $75. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Register online at womans.org. (Link: For Health Professionals)
How to Avoid Being Raped, Kidnapped, or Killed: What Works and What Doesn’t – Myths and Realities Randall Brown, MD
Alcohol and Drug-Related Sexual Assault Greg Murphy, JD
Session D Psychosocial Aspects of Caring for the Sexual Assault Victim Racheal Hebert, MSW 2:00-3:00 PM 3:00–3:15 PM 3:15–3:45 PM 3:45–4:00 PM Concurrent Break-Out Sessions (Repeated) Break Questions and Answers Evaluation
For More Information
For additional program information, call 225-924-8295 or 225-231-5292.
This program provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary educational offering designed for healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, counselors, social workers and educators to enhance knowledge and skills relevant to sexual assault prevention and supportive care of women following an assault.
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 236 Baton Rouge, LA
Dare to Care
Sexual Assault Awareness and Support
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize potential risk factors for victimization and perpetration of sexual assault. 2. Critically analyze evidence-based strategies geared toward decreasing the risk of sexual assault and increasing empowerment among women. 3. Outline the roles of the healthcare team, law enforcement and school officials in terms of education and management of exposure to sexual violence. 4. Identify community resources with an emphasis on the prevention, identification and management of sexual assault of women. 5. Explore the growing epidemic of human trafficking and its consequences for women.
A Collaborative Management Approach
This program is sponsored by Woman’s Hospital, in collaboration with the Iris Domestic Violence Center of Baton Rouge (formerly the Capital Area Family Violence and Intervention Center), and the Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (S.T.A.R.) of Baton Rouge.
Post Office Box 95009 Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9009
Date, Time and Location November 14, 2013 8:15 AM-4:00 PM Holiday Inn Baton Rouge South 9940 Airline Highway Baton Rouge, LA
Continuing Education Information
Hotel Reservations
6.00 contact hours are awarded for this program by Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as an approved provider of continuing education by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, Provider #19. You must attend the entire program and complete the evaluation form to receive the contact hours.
Program Agenda
8:00–8:15 AM 8:15–10:00 AM 10:00–10:30 AM
Introductions and Welcome
The Reality of Sexual Assault: An Overview Judy Benitez, M.Ed. Break
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge South Phone: 225-924-7021 FAX: 225-924-9816 Toll Free: 888-814-9602 www.hibatonrougesouth.com A special room rate of $99.99 per night is available for program participants. Please remember to mention the name of the program when making your room reservation.
Program Faculty
Judy Benitez, M.Ed. Executive Director Iris Domestic Violence Center Baton Rouge, LA Greg Murphy, JD Assistant District Attorney 21st Judicial District Court Livingston Parish Randall L. Brown, MD Medical Director of the Rape Crisis Center East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office Deputy Coroner – East Baton Rouge Parish Racheal Hebert, MSW Executive Director Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (S.T.A.R.) Baton Rouge, LA Taneka Harris Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Division Baton Rouge, LA Rebecca Marchiafava, MPP Director of Education and Outreach Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response Center (S.T.A.R.) Baton Rouge, LA
10:30 AM–Noon Human Trafficking: A Growing Epidemic Taneka Harris 12:15–1:00 PM 1:00–2:00 PM Session A Session B Session C Lunch (will be provided) Concurrent Break-Out Sessions
Special Needs
Best Practice: Prevention in the School Setting Rebecca Marchiafava, MPP
Individuals needing assistance due to a disability recognized by the ADA should call Woman’s Educational Services.
Enrollment & Tuition/Registration Information
Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited and early registration is recommended. Please note that the deadline for registration is November 1, 2013. Tuition for the one-day program is $75. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Register online at womans.org. (Link: For Health Professionals)
How to Avoid Being Raped, Kidnapped, or Killed: What Works and What Doesn’t – Myths and Realities Randall Brown, MD
Alcohol and Drug-Related Sexual Assault Greg Murphy, JD
Session D Psychosocial Aspects of Caring for the Sexual Assault Victim Racheal Hebert, MSW 2:00-3:00 PM 3:00–3:15 PM 3:15–3:45 PM 3:45–4:00 PM Concurrent Break-Out Sessions (Repeated) Break Questions and Answers Evaluation
For More Information
For additional program information, call 225-924-8295 or 225-231-5292.
