Thursday, April 29, 2010
National Crime Victims Rights Week Events
Here are some photos taken during last week's conference and the Peacemakers Showcase.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
MHA Marks National Crime Victims Rights Week
“Fairness. Dignity. Respect.” is the theme of this week's National Crime Victims Rights Week Conference offered by Mental Health America of Licking County.
Speakers include: internationally known speaker on human trafficking: Theresa Flores, and author of The Sacred Bath. Stephanie Smith Bowman from the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio will share information on victims’ with disabilities.
Melis Leonard, former MHA Director of Prevention, will talk about the connections between victimization and trauma and varied human responses. Community members of a Victim Impact Panel will share their experiences & answer questions regarding the victimization. Members will include families of Pamela Annarino and Tyler Gargus.
Representatives of the MHA Prevent Violence and Assault Education (PAVE) Teen Panel will speak on the experiences of youth crime victims.
The conference is free and open to the public with registration. Complimentary lunch is being provided by Bake-N-Brew.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, will be the “Peacemaker’s Showcase” featuring Prevent Assault and Violence Education (PAVE) a program of Mental Health America. There will be food, fun, music, guest speakers, Awards, a Candlelight Vigil, and a March for Peace.
Events start at 4 p.m., with a “Take Back the Night Rally” at 7 p.m. The Licking Co. Clothesline Project will be on display.
For more information about these events or to register, please call (740)522-2277 or email to prevention@mhalc.org
Speakers include: internationally known speaker on human trafficking: Theresa Flores, and author of The Sacred Bath. Stephanie Smith Bowman from the Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio will share information on victims’ with disabilities.
Melis Leonard, former MHA Director of Prevention, will talk about the connections between victimization and trauma and varied human responses. Community members of a Victim Impact Panel will share their experiences & answer questions regarding the victimization. Members will include families of Pamela Annarino and Tyler Gargus.
Representatives of the MHA Prevent Violence and Assault Education (PAVE) Teen Panel will speak on the experiences of youth crime victims.
The conference is free and open to the public with registration. Complimentary lunch is being provided by Bake-N-Brew.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, will be the “Peacemaker’s Showcase” featuring Prevent Assault and Violence Education (PAVE) a program of Mental Health America. There will be food, fun, music, guest speakers, Awards, a Candlelight Vigil, and a March for Peace.
Events start at 4 p.m., with a “Take Back the Night Rally” at 7 p.m. The Licking Co. Clothesline Project will be on display.
For more information about these events or to register, please call (740)522-2277 or email to prevention@mhalc.org
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