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New Jersey's First Domestic & Sexual Violence Conference

Graphic for the New Jerseys First Domestic & Sexual Violence Conference titled A Safer Garden State, held on September 15, 2016, at Princeton Marriott at Forrestal. Features logos for NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence and NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

Safer Garden State Resources

Below, please find presentation materials from “Safer Garden State” instructors who chose to share resources with NJCASA.

Please note, the materials linked to on this page are the copyrighted property of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of NJCASA, NJCEDV, or its affiliates.

Morning Plenary 

Opening Remarks – Patricia Teffenhart, MPA, NJCASA

Morning Plenary

Opening Remarks – Patricia Teffenhart, MPA, NJCASA

Morning Workshops (10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

Afternoon Session II (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

  • Medical Forensic Exam: The Intersection Between Sexual and Domestic Violence – Eileen Caraker, RN, Lynn Rybicki, RN – Presentation
  • Co-Occurrence of Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence: Addressing Intimate Partner Sexual Violence – Presentation
  • Examining Domestic Violence at the Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Assault – Megan Mohr-Murphy, The Women’s Center – Presentation
  • Addressing & Preventing Bullying in Schools – Stuart Green, NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness / Prevention – Presentation

Afternoon I Session (1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.)

  • Overview and Prevention of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in New Jersey – Carrie Speiser, Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey – Presentation
  • The Intersection of Domestic & Sexual Violence and Health – Linda Sloan Locke + Ginette Castro – Presentation
  • Sexual Assault & Rape in Correctional Facilities – Letisha Hemanes MCall – Presentation

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Text on a teal background with a faint image of a boardwalk: For what purpose do advocates serve, if not to help survivors navigate a complex path to justice and wellness? - NJCASA Executive Director Patricia Teffenhart.
Teal background with white text: We want the same thing. We want the children we love to grow up in a safer, less violent society. Attribution: NJCASA Executive Director Patricia Teffenhart.
Purple background with a motivational quote: When we ask ourselves For what purpose? we compel ourselves to do more and do better. Below is a yellow light bulb icon. Text credit: NJCASA Executive Director Patricia Teffenhart.
A quote in white text on a gray background reads, For most of us, the answer to the question For what purpose? is Because survivors deserve it. A small orange heart is below the text. The authors name is cited at the bottom.

This website is supported by a grant from the Department of Children and Families. The information and findings shared on this website are those of NJCASA and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Children and Families.

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