SAVE THE DATE!
October 5-7, 2005
Richmond Virginia

Building Healthy Futures: Tools to Prevent Sexual Assault and Domestic/
Dating Violence

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance with the Virginia
Departments of Health and Social Services is proud to sponsor a new and
unique conference providing the most innovative concepts in the primary
prevention of sexual and domestic /dating violence. This three-day
conference includes national speakers, in-depth training on successful
prevention projects from around the country, and a showcase of Virginia
violence prevention initiatives. Registration information available in
August.

Some examples of speakers and trainers include:
. Joe Ehrmann, a coach whose work to inspire his high school football
players to "have a cause beyond themselves" lead these young men to have a
new perspective on manhood, relationships and a winning record for their
team.
. Shanterra McBride, a staff member of the EMPOWER organization who has done
amazing work to create leadership opportunities in violence prevention for
teens in the DC area.
. The Washington State Coalition Against Sexual Assault presenting a 21st
century model for incorporating prevention into our response to sexual
violence.
. The Violence-Free Communities Initiative of Ramsey County, Minnesota,
teaching about how they have engaged every segment of their community, from
the Ruritans, to schools, to churches in their violence prevention efforts.

Registration information will be available in the beginning of August.
Visit www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence or www.vsdvalliance.org for
registration information.

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Rebecca K. Odor, MSW
Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention
Center for Injury and Violence Prevention
Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street, 8th Floor
Richmond VA 23219
ph: 804-864-7740
fax: 804-864-7748
email: Becky.Odor@...
web: www.vahealth.org/civp