Bridging the Gap: 2012 National Conference on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Against People with Disabilities

This conference brings together professionals from a variety of fields including criminal justice, disability rights, Deaf rights, self-advocacy, violence against women, and other to highlight promising practices for serving survivors with disabilities; explore emerging issues at the intersection of violence and disability; and foster networking among those working to end violence against people with disabilities. The conference features 5 keynote addresses, more than 30 workshops, a promising practices showcase, and an art exhibit.Who Should Attend

• Court Personnel
• Disability organization advocates, educators, and managers
• Domestic violence program advocates, educators, and managers
• Law enforcement officers
• Prosecutors
• Rape crisis center advocates, educators, and managers
• Self-advocates and survivors
• State domestic violence and sexual assault coalition staff
• Office on Violence Against Women grantees
• Other allied professionals

Organizations from the same community are encouraged to attend in teams to foster collaboration. This conference is an OVW-approved conference. With approval from your OVW Program Specialist, OVW grant funds can be used to support your attendance.