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7:30 a.m. |
Registration Opens
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8:45 a.m. |
Welcome
Fred Keating - Master of Ceremonies
Honourable Ralph Klein, Premier of Alberta |
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9:00 a.m. |
Dr. Paulo Pinheiro - Keynote Address
Independent Consultant
Brazil
In February 2003, United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, appointed Paulo Sergio Pinheiro as the independent expert to lead a global study on violence against children. The purpose of the study is to provide an in-depth picture of the prevalence, nature and causes of violence against children. The study will be guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which emphasizes children's rights to physical and personal integrity.
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10:15 a.m. |
Break |
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Sessions “A” - Selected Abstracts
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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A1
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Police Domestic Violence Recording and Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Mary Eberts, University of Ottawa
Canada
This presentation will report on the decision and implications of the Supreme Court of Canada in R v Atkinson. |
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A2 |
SESSION FULL
Domestic Violence and Cultural / Immigrant Groups
Dr. Deborah Goodman, Toronto Children's Aid Society
Canada
This presentation will be an analysis of domestic violence, broken down into cultural / immigrant groups. |
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A3 |
Panel: Canadian Incidence Study - Phase 2
Dr. Nico Trocmé, Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare
Peter Dudding, Child Welfare League of Canada
Dr. Catherine McCourt, Public Health Agency of Canada
Dawn Johnson, Youth Representative
Dr. Trocmé will lead a panel, which includes an Alberta youth representative, to present Stage 2 findings from the Canadian Incidence Study on Child Abuse & Neglect. The presentation will identify links between child maltreatment and family violence. |
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A4 |
Advancing Health-care Practice: Exploring the links between woman abuse, substance use, and pregnancy/early parenting
Lynda Dechief, Atira Women's Resource Society, High Risk Pregnancy Project
Canada
This workshop introduces innovative web-based learning modules on the complex links between violence against women in relationships, mental health issues, and substance use. Best practices in supporting pregnant or early parenting women facing 'high risk' issues will be explored in an interactive way. |
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A5 |
Panel: Health Implications in Domestic Violence
Panelists:
Dr. Colleen M. Fisher, Edith Cowan University
Harriet L. MacMillan, McMaster University
Dr. Patricia A. Janssen, University of British Columbia
Australia / Canada
This panel will discuss Health Policy Integration, evidence based approaches to identifying victims and a ten-year profile of clients in emergency rooms. |
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A6 |
Policy and Legal Frameworks - Family Violence in Afghanistan
Sadiqa Basiri, Omid Learning Centre
Afghanistan
This presentation will review the challenges and successes in moving gender equality rights into policy and legislation. |
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A7 |
Towards the Development of Culturally Appropriate Violence Prevention Strategies
Robin Mason, Centre for Research in Women's Health
Canada
This qualitative research study examined the experiences of interpersonal violence of Tamil women at different ages and generational stages. |
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A8 |
‘Under the Radar' - Males in the Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Trade
Dr. Susan McIntyre, Hindsight Group / Susan McIntyre and Associates
Canada
A report of findings from a study of young men in the sexual exploitation trade in Alberta. |
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A9 |
An Evaluation of the Safe Visitation Program
Leslie Tutty, RESOLVE Alberta
Canada
This presentation provides an overview of Alberta's Safe Visitation Project, including policy and procedure issues. |
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A10 |
Human Resources Policies and Procedures
Dennis Butler, Liz Claiborne Inc.
United States
Internal and external commitment to making a difference in the lives of families affected by abuse through their annual “Love Is Not Abuse” campaign and creating supportive Human Resources policies and procedures. Drawing on lessons learned internally, the company reached out to the corporate sector, encouraging other businesses to take action in the workplace and community. |
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A11 |
The Impact of Family Violence Dynamics on Elder Abuse
Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks, Susan B. Somers, JD, International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Canada
The recent report, "Missing Voices" gave voice to the oft unheard adults who suffer from abuse, neglect or self-neglect around the world. This interactive session will explore the dynamics of family violence encountered during adult protective services investigations of elder abuse within the framework of family systems. A discussion with participants will be facilitated by a case study of elder abuse by a family member. A further discussion will identify barriers to identifying, reporting and addressing abuse of the elderly. |
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A12 |
A Love That Kills
Dawna Speers, Executive Director of the Speers Society
Canada
This presentation will introduce you to a unique and relevant resource that has been enthusiastically endorsed in secondary schools and organizations throughout Canada. After the murder of her daughter, Dawna collaborated with the National Film Board to produce their top-selling, award-winning documentary "A Love That Kills" which chronicles her daughters story and identifies warning signs symptomatic of abusive relationships. She established the Speers Society as a charitable organization committed to the prevention of relationship abuse through education and support. |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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Concurrent Sessions “B”
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
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B1
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Spousal Violence in Family Courts I: Emerging Legal and Clinical Developments
Judge Eugene M. Hyman, Superior Court of California
Dr. Peter Jaffe, Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children, University of Western Ontario
Professor Nicholas Bala, Faculty of Law, Queens University
Alfred Mamo, Mamo and Associates
United States / Canada
This panel will identify and discuss emerging domestic violence legal and clinical issues related to family court practice. |
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B2 |
Family Violence and Indigenous Communities
Dr. Sue Gordon, Magistrate, West Australian Children's Court / Chair, National Indigenous Council
Australia
Magistrate Gordon will discuss the many challenges she faces in her recent appointment as Chair of Australia's National Indigenous Council. |
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B3 |
Harm Reduction and Abuse Later in Life
Charmaine Spencer, Simon Fraser University
Canada
A new approach to harm reduction in the lives of seniors which sets out the key principles and practical ways to help in complex abuse and neglect matters. |
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B4 |
Panel: Risk Assessment
Panelists:
Dr. Chris S. O'Sullivan, John Hopkins University School of Nursing
Jane M. Coombe, Public Safety and Solicitor General
Michael Chadwick, Saanich Police Department
United States / Canada
Judy MacKay, from Alberta Justice, will chair a panel presentation which will include the results of the RAVE Study (Risk Assessment Validation Experiment), British Columbia's new directions for risk assessment, victim safety and protective measures and the Saanich Police Department's guidelines to ensure consistent practice and appropriate conditions on release. |
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B5
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Panel: Prostitution
Panelists:
Gunilla Ekberg, Government of Sweden
Dr. Melissa Farley, Prostitution Research and Education
Cherry Kingsley, Canadian National Coalition of Experiential Women
Kate Quinn, Prostitution Action and Awareness Foundation of Edmonton
Sweden / United States / Canada
Panel members will bring perspectives from government, advocacy and experiential groups. Discussions will focus on effective laws, policies and practices. |
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B6 |
A Profile of Incarcerated Female Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence:
Implications for Treatment
Natalie Gabora-Roth, Correctional Service of Canada
Canada
A presentation of results of an analysis of female violence offenders and a comparison of treatment interventions for a correctional population and community samples. |
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B7 |
The Economic Costs of Violence Against Women After Leaving: Building Evidence for Better Prevention and Supportive Policies and Practices
Dr. Colleen Varcoe, University of British Columbia
Dr. Olena Hankivsky, Simon Fraser University
Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, University of Western Ontario
Dr. Judy Wuest, University of New Brunswick
Canada
This presentation will build evidence for better prevention and supportive policies and practices. |
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B8 |
CANCELLED
Gender-based Violence
Talal Abbas, World Health Organization
Lebanon
A presentation of data collected and recommendations for eliminating violence from a field study which assessed the level of intimate partner violence in Lebanon, the educational status of both partners, and described the forms of violence. |
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B9 |
The Lesser of Two Evils: Relationship Beliefs of Women Who Have Been Abused
Mary Russell, University of British Columbia
Canada
A presentation examining the beliefs and attitudes of women who have been abused and new insight into “why women stay” in these relationships. |
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B10 |
Panel: International Domestic Violence Health Research: Jordan, A Case Study
Panelists:
Dr. Jennifer M. Hatfield, University of Calgary
Dr. Sari Nasir, University of Jordan
Ferial Saleh, Jordan Community Centre Association
Sadiqa Basiri, Omid Learning Centre
Canada / Jordan / Afghanistan
A case study from the International Domestic Violence Health Research Team, from Jordan, suggesting a roadmap for embarking on international domestic violence research. |
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B11 |
Effects of Neglect on the Developing Child Relational Poverty and Vulnerability to Abuse and Neglect
Dr. Bruce Perry, ChildTrauma Academy
Dr. Perry will discuss how destructive experiences can affect children in far-reaching ways — emotional, behavioral, academic, social, and physical — for life. |
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2:45 p.m. |
Break |
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Concurrent Sessions “C”
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
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C1 |
Spousal Abuse in Family Courts II: Mock Trial
Judge Nancy Flatters, Provincial Court of Alberta
Dr. Peter Jaffe, Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children, University of Western Ontario
Nicholas Bala, Faculty of Law, Queens University
Alfred Mamo, Mamo and Associates
United States / Canada
The Mock Trial follows the earlier presentation of the legal and clinical issues of domestic violence and family courts. |
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C2 |
Three Pathways Connecting Violence and Disabilities
Dr. Richard Sobsey, JP Das Developmental Disabilities Centre, University of Alberta
Canada
This presentation explores the three major pathways connecting violence and disability. It describes models and mechanisms that explain the strong association between violence and disability, and identifies some unique features of violence against people with disabilities. |
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C3 |
HIV / AIDS and Gender-based Violence
Dr. Rachel Jewkes, Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Group
South Africa
Dr. Jewkes is the Director of the MRC Gender and Health Group in Pretoria, South Africa. She is a public health physician who has spent the last decade researching gender and sexuality in South Africa. She is best known for her research on HIV / AIDS and gender-based violence and also for her contributions to the literature of epidemiology, medical anthropology, and health systems research. |
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C4 |
Panel: Human Trafficking
Panelists:
Sigma Huda, Special Rapporteur of the UN Commission on Human Rights on Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children
Jonathan Martens, International Organization for Migration
Dr. Roberta Sinclair, RCMP; National Child Exploitation Centre
United States/South Africa/Canada
This panel will review the increasing and alarming practice of human trafficking around the world. |
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C5 |
Community Based Approaches to Addressing Family Violence
Patti LaBoucane-Benson, Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Canada
This session will focus on the successful use of Aboriginal traditional and contemporary community knowledge in addressing issues of violence in Aboriginal communities. Urban and First Nations examples will be discussed, as well as a research project that is underway regarding family and community resilience. |
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C6 |
Children Testifying in Criminal Court: Understanding the Experiences of Children and Caregivers
Dr. Kim Harper, University of Windsor
Canada
This is a qualitative study of experiences of testifying in criminal court from the perspectives of children who were victims and / or who were exposed to family violence. |
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C7 |
CANCELLED
Kyrgyzstan: A Country in Transition Where Tensions Between Old and New Have Particular Implications for Women's Safety
Linda L. Light, Justice Institute of British Columbia
Canada
Describes the work done with women in Kyrgyzstan as they continue to work toward greater safety. |
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C8 |
Risk Factors for Perpetration of Physical and Sexual Violence Against Current Female Partners Among Young Men in the Rural Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Kristin L. Dunkle, Emory University
United States
Report on a study of sexually active men aged 16 to 23, from 70 rural villages in South Africa. Individuals were interviewed about physical and sexual violence against girlfriends. |
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C9 |
Research on Violence Against Women: Technology and the Creation of International Communities of Practice
Panelists:
Dr. Marilynne A. Hebert, Wilfreda E. Thurston and M. Palacios Mackay, Institute for Gender Research, University of Calgary
Canada
Addresses an International Research Team report, which began in 2002, on violence against women. The focus is on the role of the health sector in domestic violence prevention. A five-year plan of collaborative research has been developed between Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, and Thailand. |
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C10 |
Session Full
Shame and Unforgiveness in Family Violence: Pathology and Opportunities for Redemptive Communities
Dr. Craig A. Brannan, Faith Baptist Church
Canada
Shame, anger, rage and family violence seem to have a strong connection. This theory offers practical solutions that are transferable to families and discusses local churches as redemptive communities in developing early intervention strategies. |
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C11 |
Social and Cultural Barriers to Safety
Jane Onyango, Executive Director-Federation of Women Lawyers-Kenya
This presentation is a review of the work of FIDA –Kenya’s development and implementation of laws that are powerful and effective to tackle the problem of violence against women. |
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C12 |
Youth Voices on Family Violence: Identifying Issues From Around the Globe
The youth delegates will engage with young people from around the world to share common issues and gain new understandings of family violence. |
