8:45 a.m.

Welcome
Fred Keating - Master of Ceremonies
Honourable Heather Forsyth, Minister, Alberta Children's Services

9:00 a.m.

Irene Khan - Keynote Address
Amnesty International
United Kingdom
Ms. Khan has been Secretary General of Amnesty International Secretariat in London, England, since 2002. In 2004, Amnesty International launched the global campaign to “Stop Violence Against Women”.

10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions “A” – Selected Abstracts
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A1

The 4th “R” - Grade 9 Anti-Violence Curriculum
Dr. David Wolfe, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto
Dr. Peter Jaffe, University of Western Ontario
Ray Hughes, National Coordinator for the 4th R Project
Canada
Grade 9 Violence Prevention Curriculum - adding the 4th “R” - Relationships.

A2

CANCELLED
Voices for Change - Sexual Violence Prevention
Judith E. Beals, Judith Beals Consulting
United States
Ms. Beals will present on her vast experience in the field of sexual violence prevention.

A3

Why Abuse in the Family Makes People Sick: Understanding the Health Consequences of Family Violence
Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, University of New Hampshire
United States
Survivors of family violence often have health problems even after the abuse has ended. Integrating research from family violence and health psychology, this session describes the five pathways by which abuse makes people sick.

A4

Housing and Abuse in Later Life
Charmaine Spencer, Simon Fraser University
Canada
This presentation describes the complex role that housing plays in abuse and neglect in later life.

A5

Approach to Child Maltreatment in the Municipality of Perugia, Italy
Dr. Carla Berardi, Pediatrician
Italy
An analysis of the interventions carried out which shows fragmentation in institutional networks. Steps towards child maltreatment prevention are highlighted.

A6

Mothering After Violence: A Relationship-based Intervention Program for Abused Women with Young Children
Angelique C. Jenney, Child Development Institute
Canada
A model which emphasizes information and support is provided, as well as a peer mentor model and knowledge gained in the program's first year.

A7

New Zealand Youth Non-violence Project
Kerrie Duncan, National Network of Stopping Violence Service
New Zealand
This session will describe the processes, challenges and successes, as well as outcome measures in a non-violence project for youth.

A8

CANCELLED

Preventative Services for Latino Families
Elba Montalvo, Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc.
United States
This presentation will focus on knowledge of prevention services for Latino families to reduce domestic violence through use of the film “Dolores”, followed by a facilitated discussion.

A9

Enforcing Protection Orders: Police, Community and Child Protection Working Together
Jane M. Coombe, Public Safety and Solicitor General
Gisela Ruebsaat, Community Coordination for Women's Safety
Canada
A presentation on British Columbia 's Women's Safety Program, which is a cross-ministry coordinated service model.

A10

Panel: Sharia Law and Polygamy
Panelists:
Alia Hogben, Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Alison Brewin, West Coast LEAF
Nicholas Bala, Faculty of Law, Queen's University
Debbie Palmer, Bountiful
Canada
This panel will look at the common denominators and shared impacts of polygamy and sharia law.

“Violence in the Lives of Girls in Canada: Creating New Understandings Through Research, Action and Change”
Dr. Helene Berman, University of Western Ontario
Dr. Margaret Jackson, FREDA Centre, Simon Fraser University
Barb MacQuarrie, Research on Violence Against Women and Children
Canada
In this panel, researchers and girls/young women discuss how various forms of violence have shaped the lives of girls, as well as strategies to resist and overcome the violence in their lives, and efforts that may be used to bring about organizational and policy change that both informs, and is informed by, the realities of girls’ lives.

A12

Specialized Domestic Violence Courts: A Comparison of Models
Leslie Tutty, RESOLVE Alberta
Canada
This presentation describes research on three models of domestic courts in the three prairie provinces of Canada.

12:00 p.m.

Lunch
Poster Sessions

Concurrent Sessions “B” – Selected Abstracts
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

B1

Domestic Violence Toolkit for Human Resource Departments
Rina Arseneault, Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research, University of New Brunswick
Canada
This presentation will review the recently developed toolkit to help employers identify and provide support to victims and offenders of domestic violence.

B2

Supports for Parents and Children Exposed to Violence
Dr. Linda Baker, Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System
Canada
Dr. Baker will review her recent research and publications that support young parents affected by family violence.

B3

Child Maltreatment - A Global View
Dr. Marcellina Mian, MDCM, FRCPC, FAAP, Hospital for Sick Children / University of Toronto
Canada
Dr. Mian will present on her work at Toronto 's Hospital for Sick Children and her experience as the outgoing President of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.

B4

Panel: Child Welfare
Panelists:
Dr. Susan M. Jack, McMaster University
Marlane D. Welsh-Morris, Department of Child, Youth and Family Services
Annette L. Jackson, Take Two
Russ Pickford, Alberta Children's Services
Canada / New Zealand / Australia
Moderator: Phil Goodman, Assistant Deputy Minister, Service Quality, Alberta Children's Services
This panel will focus on strategies for effective transfer of research evidence to decision makers; engaging communities to create violence-free environments; a new therapeutic program for children; and implementing a differential response in Alberta.

B5

Desistence from Violence: Understanding How Men Negotiate Nonviolent Identities
Dr. Harry Stefanakis, Ending Relationship Abuse Society of British Columbia
Canada
This presentation explores men's understanding of the change process based on interviews and 12 years of clinical experience.

B6

The Learning Curve: 21 Years of Prevention Education through ‘RespectEd: Violence and Abuse Prevention'
Judi L. Fairholm, Canadian Red Cross
Canada
A review of evaluations and factors learned from the Canadian Red Cross Violence and Abuse Primary Prevention Program.

B7

PANEL: Canada's Family Violence Initiative: A Model of Federal Intersectoral Coordination
Panelists:
David Allen, Public Health Agency of Canada
Marilyn Bongard, Department of Justice Canada
Ed Nera, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Canada
Dr. Claude Rocan, Public Health Agency of Canada, will chair this presentation, which will describe the 20-year history of Canada's Federal Government activities on family violence.

B8

Enhancing the Safety and Well-being of Women and Children: The Fathering After Violence Project
Lonna Davis, Family Violence Prevention Fund
United States
This presentation is a conceptual framework to use fatherhood as a leading approach and starting point to end violence in intimate relationships, by developing empathy for children and using this as a motivator for change.

B9

Women Hurting Women: Training and Building Coalitions for Service Providers
Jane M. Oxenbury, Women Hurting Women (PSSAW)
Canada
A presentation on same-sex domestic violence, which will include a review of the impact on community services and steps needed to develop programs and standardized training.

B10

The Next Revolution: How We Can Respond to Vicarious Trauma and Transform Victim Services in the Process
Tisha Pletcher, Renewall Coaching
United States
A presentation and discussion of the importance of recognizing vicarious trauma by identifying risk factors and symptoms and strategies to respond, both personally and organizationally.

B11

One Year On: Successes and Challenges in Operationalizing an Integrated ‘One Stop Shop' for Women Escaping Family and Domestic Violence
Dr. Colleen M. Fisher, Edith Cowan University
Australia
A presentation of the review after one year of the multi-agency initiatives, which provides a comprehensive response to family and domestic violence in a single location.

B12

Youth Voices on Family Violence: Sharing Ideas and Solutions
Youth will share promising practices and gain a global awareness of potential solutions to the prevention of family violence.

2:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions “C” – Selected Abstracts
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

C1

Social Attitude Change
Miriam C. Menkiti, Women's Information Network
Nigeria
This presentation will review promising interventions at the community level for altering attitudes about violence and violent practices.

C2

Panel: Elder Abuse
Panelists:
Dr. Elizabeth Podnieks, International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Charmaine Spencer, Simon Fraser University
Allison Leaney, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Susan B. Somers, International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
Canada
This session will be hosted by the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and will identify promising practices in developing and maintaining regional or national networks addressing abuse and neglect of older adults.

C3

Responding to Child Witnesses in Canada's Justice System
Nicholas Bala, Faculty of Law, Queen's University
Canada
Professor Bala will review recent research that he and colleagues have carried out on child witnesses and Canada's criminal justice system, including studies of judicial attitudes towards child witnesses; use of screens, closed circuit television and videotapes, and the competence inquiry for child witnesses. There will also be a discussion of recent reforms to Canada's criminal justice system related to child witnesses, with a particular focus on Bill C-2 (2005 reforms).

C4

CANCELLED
Transformation Through Adult Studies
Dr. M.A. Danaher, Cariboo-Chilcotin Weekend University
Canada
Dr. Danaher will present on her 30 years of developing opportunities for the education of First Nations' People in Canada, from daycare to her new Weekend University.

C5

Coordinating Government Partnerships: Knitting the Holes in the System
Sharon A. Kuropatwa, Family Violence Prevention Program
Canada
A review of the Government of Manitoba's interdepartmental basis to coordinate policies that intersect the issue of family violence through the policy function of the Family Violence Prevention Program.

C6

Community Prevention of Family Violence in Thai Society: Concept, Strategies and Continuing Work
Niporn Sanhajariya: Centre for Health Policy Studies
Thailan, Mahidol University
Action research in Thailand following the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Findings include a comparison of community results and adjustment to thinking and working.

C7

A Comprehensive Coordinated Integrated System of Care for Co-occurring Family Violence, Mental Health and Addictions Issues
Colleen Allan and Zenon Lisakowski, Addiction Foundation of Manitoba
Canada
Session will focus on the design and implementation of an integrated system of care for families, including a discussion of effectiveness.

C8

The Niagara Leadership Summit on Family Violence ‘It's Everybody's Business'
Detective Sergeant James F. Baskerville, Niagara Regional Police Service
Canada
An information and strategic development package, for delivery to community leaders, to reduce the prevalence of violence in families was developed and implemented in the Niagara region. This presentation by the Niagara Regional Police Service will review their proactive approach and outline the enormous costs of a reactive approach.

C9

Taking the X Out of Cross Culture
Tau Huirama, Kaiwhakahaere,
Child Abuse Prevention Services
New Zealand
A review of a bi-cultural partnership as an approach to addressing the political and developmental processes within which violence may be rooted.

C10

Past and Present Scenario of Family Violence: Why, How and Where it Occurs, and Preventative Measures to Curb it Through Sharing Knowledge and Implementing Ideas
Narendra Prasad Rimal, General Secretary, Astha Nepal
Nepal
A review of a study of the relationship between poverty, illiteracy and family violence in Nepal.

C11

Panel: Immigration
Panelists:
Wilfreda E. Thurston, Institute for Gender Research , University of Calgary
Dr. Deborah Goodman, Toronto Children's Aid Society
Simarjeet Sahota, Rajasthan Pragatisheel Mahila Federation
Canada / India
Lessons learned from a study of domestic violence policy in five countries; innovative alternative collaborative responses; and structural violence against South Asian immigrant women.

C12

Youth Voices on Family Violence: Sharing Ideas and Solutions
Youth will share promising practices and gain a global awareness of potential solutions to the prevention of family violence.

5:00 p.m. -
6:30 p.m.

Posters/Showcase

7:00 p.m. -
8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m.