ETSU to host ‘Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Summit’
Join ETSU’s Office of Professional Development for the first annual summit on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
East Tennessee State University’s inaugural “Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault Summit” conference, presented by the Office of Professional Development,
will be held Friday, Oct. 27, at the James and Nellie Brinkley Center.
The conference, which takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aims to
train and educate members of the community in the prevention of and response to sexual
assault, and in advocacy and treatment for victims. It is intended as an initial effort
to eliminate misconceptions and create an environment in which a response to both
victims and survivors will be elevated and inspired to best meet their needs.
ETSU Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle
is among those speaking at the summit. Other conference speakers include Sgt. Major
Cindy Humphrey, U.S. Department of Defense sexual assault advocate; Abby Wallace,
Washington County assistant district attorney; Amani Brice, sexual assault victim
advocate, Frontier Health.
Throughout the conference, narratives and art derived from the healing of sexual assault
and domestic violence victims and survivors will be featured, and effective protocols
for responding to those experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault will be
addressed.
Registration is $79 ($30 for students), and includes breakfast, lunch and breaks.
ETSU employees may use their employee audit benefit to pay for registration. CEUs
and POST accreditation will be offered.
For registration or more information, call the Office of Professional Development
at 1-800-222-3878 or visit etsu.edu/graduate-continue-education/professionaldevelopment. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346.
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