County of Santa Clara to Host 25th Annual Domestic Violence Conference

WHAT:

The Santa Clara County Domestic Violence Council and Office of Women’s Policy will present its 25th Annual Domestic Violence Conference, The Movement Continues: Journey to Safety, Justice and Healing. This year, the conference curriculum examines the history of the domestic violence movement as they commemorate 25 years of collaboration, awareness and education to prevent domestic violence in Santa Clara County.

Pre-sale tickets are on sale online at https://dvconference2018.eventbrite.com until Friday, September 28, 2018. Cost is $125. Tickets are available at the door for $150 per person.

WHO:

County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy

County of Santa Clara Domestic Violence Council

Professionals and advocates from local government, courts, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence programs, and community-based organizations addressing domestic violence.

Keynote Speaker:

Brigid McCaw, MD, MPH, MS, Founder and Medical Director of Kaiser Permanente’s Family Violence Prevention Program in Northern California

Champion of Peace Award Honoree:

Honorable Cindy Seeley Hendrickson, Family Law matters and Dependency Wellness Court

Outstanding Advocate Award Honoree:

Jaya Suresh, Manager, MAIRTI Transitional Housing & Economic Empowerment Program Manager

WHEN AND WHERE

Friday, October 5, 2018, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA

WHY:

For 25 years, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the County of Santa Clara has coordinated an annual conference that gathers a wide range of interdisciplinary professionals who serve families impacted by domestic violence. Participants include hundreds of law enforcement, probation, criminal and civil attorneys, court staff, judges, mental health professionals, victim advocates, pre-trial services, child welfare professionals, educators and healthcare professionals. Mental health professionals, attorneys and nurses attending the entire conference may qualify for Continuing Education Credits.

About the Office of Women's Policy

Developed in the spirit of collaboration between the County and the community in 1998, the Office of Women’s Policy is a leading voice in Silicon Valley on the needs of women and girls, serving as a catalyst for awareness and action on current and emerging issues that impact women's health, safety and security. Through analysis, research and strategic collaboration, OWP works to ensure that programs and services, as well as systems and policy support women's leadership, full equality and advancement in the home, at work and in the community. For more information about the Office of Women’s Policy, visit https://www.sccgov.org/sites/owp/Pages/owp.aspx.

About the Domestic Violence Council

The County of Santa Clara Domestic Violence Council (DVC) was established as a County Commission in 1991 to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors to assure safety and restoration for victims of domestic violence, cessation of the violence, and accountability for batterers. The Council makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding policies, programs and legislation and promotes effective prevention, intervention and treatment techniques to reduce domestic violence in our community. For more information about the Domestic Violence Council, visit https://www.sccgov.org/sites/owp/dvc/Pages/dvc.aspx.

ABOUT THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA

The County of Santa Clara government serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of 1.9 million residents in Santa Clara County, the sixth largest county in California. With a $7 billion budget, more than 70 agencies/departments and 20,000 employees, the County of Santa Clara plans for the needs of a dynamic community, offers quality services, and promotes a healthy, safe and prosperous community for all. The County provides essential services including public health and environmental protection, medical services through Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), child and adult protection services, homelessness prevention and solutions, roads, parks, libraries, emergency response to disasters, protection of minority communities and those under threat, access to a fair criminal justice system, and scores of other services, particularly for those members of our community in the greatest need.

Visit us at: http://www.sccgov.org

Media Contact: Laurel Anderson/Marina Hinestrosa, Office of Public Affairs, (408) 299-5119; Julie Ramirez, Office of Women's Policy, (408) 299-6421.

Posted: September 28, 2018