The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) will be hosting the 2008 New Workers’ Institute in Austin, Texas, on June 12-13, 2008. Conference registration fee for this event is $130 per person. The Institute will be held at the Omni South Park Hotel in Austin and hotel reservations can be made by calling 512.383.2621 or 1.800-843.6664. You may also make your reservation on line at: www.omniaustinsouthpark.com . In order to receive the TCFV special group rate of $85 (single) or $115 (double), you must make your reservation before May 27, 2008.

This two day interactive meeting has as one of its goals to encourage and support the valuable work of new domestic violence advocates. Join advocates from across Texas for this inspirational opportunity to network with domestic violence colleagues, obtain beneficial information on the seriousness of domestic violence in our state and explore new strategies in creating and supporting violence free families. Institute attendees will also be afforded the opportunity to gain useful knowledge on the foundation, philosophy, and origins of the effort to end intimate partner violence.

Register for New Worker’s Institute

Thursday June 12, 2008

7:30-8:30 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
Omni C/D Foyer

8:30-8:45 am
Welcome
Omni C/D

8:45-10:30 am
In Her Shoes Covering Power and Oppression
Omni C/D
Amy Byrd, Family Violence Services Coordinator, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Molly Woodard, Family Violence Services Coordinator, TCFV, Austin, TX.

10:30-10:45 am
Break
Omni C/D Foyer

10:45-11:45 am
Dynamics of Battering: Why Men Batter
Omni C/D
David Almager, MS, BIPP Program Director, The Family Place, Dallas, TX.

12:00-1:30 pm
Buffet Luncheon with Featured Presentation
Omni C/D
Address Confidentiality Program
Andrea Edgerson, Policy Analyst, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Molly Voyles, Policy Analyst, TCFV, Austin, TX.

1:30-3:30 pm
Boundaries and Ethics in Advocacy
Omni E
Rose Hernandez, Constituent Response Manager, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Molly Woodard, Family Violence Services Coordinator, TCFV, Austin, TX.

Nuts and Bolts of Finance - Part One
Omni F
Cheryl Black, DRΣAMCO, Austin, TX

Immigration
Southpark A/B
Edna Yang, General Council, Political Asylum Project of Austin, TX.

3:30-3:45 pm
Refreshment Break
Omni C/D

3:45-5:15 pm
Documentation and Confidentiality
Omni E
Molly Voyles, Policy Analyst, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Molly Woodard, Family Violence Services Coordinator, TCFV, Austin, TX.

Nuts and Bolts of Finance – Part Two
Omni F
Cheryl Black, DRΣAMCO, Austin, TX.

Prevention 101
Southpark A/B
Sean Tate, Prevention Specialist, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Friday June 13, 2008

8:00-8:30 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
Omni C/D Foyer

8:30-8:45 am
Welcome
Omni C/D

8:45-10:00 am
Culturally Meaningful Services In Our Programs
Omni C/D
Thecia Jenkins, Prevention and Education Director, The Bridge: A Refuge for Women, Pasadena, TX.

10:00-10:15 am
Beverage Break
Omni C/D Foyer

10:15-12:00 pm
Public Policy Impacting Survivors of Family Violence
Omni C/D
Krista Del Gallo, Policy Manager, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Tracy Grinstead-Everly, Policy Manager, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Aaron Setliff, Policy Director, TCFV, Austin, TX.

12:00-1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch Provided
Omni C/D

1:15-3:15 pm
Crisis Intervention – Adults and Children
Southpark A/B
Jack Nowicki, LCSW, Program Specialist, Texas Network of Youth Services, Austin, TX.

Staying One Click Ahead: Tech Safety for Survivors and Advocates
Omni E
Maggy McGiffert, Policy Manager, TCFV, Austin, TX.
Ann Williams, Constituent Response Specialist, TCFV, Austin, TX.

HHSC – Cost Allocation
Omni F
Cheryl Black, DRΣAMCO, Austin, TX
Judy Forbes, Program Specialist, Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, TX.
Chris Garza, Finance Director, TCFV, Austin, TX.

3:15-3:30 pm
Closing General Session
Omni C/D