The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is sponsoring a
training retreat on June 22-24 at Sweet Briar College. Our theme this year,
head, shoulders, knees and toes: THE BODY OF OUR WORK, brings together all
of the work we do: plan, prepare, prevent (head); provide nurturance (that's
the shoulders to lean on); develop supportive infrastructures (knees); and
spring into action when, where, and as needed (toes!). A variety of
workshops will address these elements of our work, including a specific
track focused on prevention.



Anthony Porter will start off the Retreat with his keynote address A Call to
Men: Becoming Part of the Solution to Ending Violence Against Women. Anthony
Porter will also offer a four-hour workshop designed specifically for men
entitled Men's Role in the Movement to End Violence Against Women.



This year we are also including a special all day workshop entitled
Achieving Financial Freedom for Survivors of Domestic Violence. Brought to
us by Brooke Ely from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, this
intensive workshop will focus on how economic abuse can present a
significant barrier to achieving safety for survivors of domestic violence,
and strategies for responding to it.



The three-day registration fee is $180 (fee includes lodging and food).
People may also register for one day for $70 (lunch included). The deadline
to register is June 15. (There is also a limited number of scholarships
available; applications are due by June 1.) To receive a registration
packet, contact Kathy Pierce at 434/979-9002 or kpierce@....
For more information, contact Becky McKenzie at 434/979-9002 or
bmckenzie@....



WORKSHOPS

Thursday, June 23, 2005



9:00-10:15: Introduction of Governing Body and Orientation Session; Engaging
Communities: Fostering Widespread Ownership of Violence Prevention; Who is
Different Really?; Is There Over-Reliance on the Criminal Justice System?;
Are We an Anti-Violence Movement?



10:30-11:45: Men's Role in the Movement to End Violence Against Women (for
men); Achieving Financial Freedom for Survivors of Domestic Violence; How to
Write a Successful Grant Application; The Elephant in the Room: Do We Really
Know How to Work with Diversity?; Sexual Violence 101; Introduction to the
Concepts of Primary Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention



1:15-2:30: Men's Role in the Movement to End Violence Against Women (for men
only) (continued); Achieving Financial Freedom for Survivors of Domestic
Violence (continued); Breaking the Silence in All Communities; Lightening
the Load on Your Shoulders: Financial Management for New Directors; Head and
Heart: The Basics of Domestic Violence that Everyone Should Know; Examples
of Sexual Assault Prevention Programs



2:45-4:00: Men's Role in the Movement to End Violence Against Women (for
both men and women); Achieving Financial Freedom for Survivors of Domestic
Violence (continued); Healthy Parent/Child Relationships; Volunteer
Management; How to Mobilize Politically around Sexual and Domestic Violence;
Community Response to Violence: The Delta Model



Friday, June 24



9:00-10:15: So What About that T in LGBT?; Wacky Yet "Wonder-full" Ways to
Use Visuals in Training; Being the Peace We Seek; Break The Silence:
Including Sexual Violence in the Discussion; Heads Up! I'm Coming Through:
Working with People with Disabilities



9:30-11:30: In Her Shoes: An Experiential Exercise on Living with Both
Domestic Violence and Poverty



10:30-11:45: Thinking Outside the q: Promoting Programs and Projects in Your
Community; Baby Boomers Will be Calling Your SA/DV Programs: Will You Be
Ready?; Perspectives on Child Sexual Assault; Confidentiality in the Digital
Age; Reaching Out to a "Body of Believers": How to Make Allies in the Faith
Community



Becky McKenzie
Training Coordinator
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
508 Dale Avenue
Charlottesville VA 22903
434 / 979-9002
bmckenzie@...