Copy of Living in Fear: Violence Behind Closed Doors

2405 U.S. 30,Valparaiso IN 46383

13 April, 2022

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Living in Fear: Violence Behind Closed Doors. A Conference on Domestic Violence UPDATE as of May 5, 2020: For the safety and protection of our guests and staff, this event has been cancelled. Thank you for your continued support of our community's youth. We look forward to seeing you at next year's conference. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]. Stay healthy and safe.6 CEU's will be provided through the Indiana Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist and Mental Health Counselor Board to provide Category 1 Continuing Education Programs for LSW, LCSW, LMFT and LMHC. According to the Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 15 million children in the United States live in homes in which domestic violence has occurred.As a parent who is experiencing abuse, it is difficult to know how to protect your child. Every child responds differently to abuse and trauma, however, many children who witness this violence have a greater risk of developing mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. The sooner we step in to help a child, the better his or her chances are to become a healthy adult.This insightful conference will provide you with tools and resources to better assist the clients you serve. You will be provided with practical instruction and successful intervention strategies to effectively respond to victims of domestic violence in your great work in child welfare. Together, we can help children and families who are living in fear to see a brighter tomorrow. Dottie Davis began her career in law enforcement in 1981 with the Fort Wayne, Indiana Police Department where she served for nearly 32 years. Davis held the rank of patrol officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and last served as the Director of Training at the Academy and held the rank of Deputy Chief. She implemented the Crisis Intervention Team to better serve individuals in a mental health crisis with dignity and respect. Davis was also instrumental in bringing the Lethality Assessment Program to the agency to assist first responders in determining whether a victim of domestic violence was at risk of homicide. After retiring in 2013, Davis was selected as the Director of Security for Fort Wayne Community Schools, the largest school corporation in the State of Indiana. During her career, Dottie Davis received numerous commendations, including two Meritorious Service Citations and several awards from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. For nearly 3 decades she has been a family violence trainer, and has trained thousands of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, advocates, and judges throughout the nation. Need more information? Please email: [email protected]