NCADV’s 14th National Conference on Domestic Violence
and
NOMAS’ 35th National Conference on Men and Masculinity

"Changing Faces of the Movement"

The Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim, CA

~Conference Agenda~

Subject to change. Last update: 6/22/10

Friday, July 30^th
	8:30am-3:30pm	Young Advocates for Peace Program
			Attending NCADV’s Conference? Want to bring your kids? You can! Children and teens ages newborn through 18 can participate in NCADV’s Young Advocates for Peace Program while you attend the conference. Give your young one the experience of the summer by registering them today. $50 per child for entire program. Program Info. To register, contact bcagle.ncadv@yahoo.com.
	9:00am-3:00pm	NCADV's Battered/Formerly Battered Women's Institute
			Join other survivors of domestic violence in a safe space to celebrate the movement we all built, learn from one another and plan for the future of the movement from OUR PERSPECTIVE. Open only to those that identify as a battered or formerly battered woman.
	Noon-3:30pm	NOMAS’ Program Registration
			Attending NOMAS events? Please check in at the conference registration desk.
Saturday, July 31^st
	8:30am-6:30pm	Young Advocates for Peace Program
			Enroll your kids! Please see above or this link. $50 per child for entire program.
	Noon-6:00pm	NCADV/NOMAS Conference Registration
			Please check in at the conference registration desk to receive your conference materials.
	9:00am-3:00pm	NCADV's Rainbow Institute
			Join others that self-identify as members of the Rainbow community for this safe, supportive session to share and dialogue about our experiences within the movement and plans for the future. Open only to those that self-identify with the Rainbow community.
	4:00pm-6:00pm	NOMAS’ Welcoming Program and Keynote by Michael Kimmel on “Responding to those Angry White Men”
			Drawn from an important new book, this speech will address the Father’s Rights and Men’s Rights groups, and many other manifestations of men working to defend patriarchy and against feminism.
	7:30pm-9:00pm	Western premier of “Men’s Monologues Against Violence” performed by Ben Atherton-Zeman
			Inspired by Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues,” this fantastic performance features true stories of men and boys who have taken specific actions to help stop male violence and sexism. Not to be missed!
	9:00pm-til??	NOMAS' “Coffee House”
			Bring your poems, songs, stories, dance, and other creative efforts to share in a safe & casual setting.  (Feminist/political content welcome but not required).
Sunday, August 1^st
	8:30am-6:00pm	Conference Registration
			Be sure to check in at the conference registration desk to receive your conference materials.
	8:30am-9:30pm	Young Advocates for Peace Program
			Enroll your kids! Please see above or this link. $50 per child for entire program.
	9:00am-2:00pm	NCADV's Women Of Color Institute
			The 2010 Women of Color institute will focus on providing a space for women of color advocates to build support in moving forward as leaders in our communities and agencies.  Building our skills through understanding each other, we aim to create opportunity and a place to collaborate with other women of color.  By working together we are better advocates and leaders. Open only to those that self-identify as women of color.
	9:00am-2:00pm	NOMAS' 22nd Men’s Studies Association Meeting
			The Men’s Studies Association serves to link a diverse group of activist scholars, students, teachers, practitioners, and others who study issues of men and masculinity through a feminist-informed perspective. At this meeting, several scholarly papers in the field of men’s studies will be presented. Please click here to see the list. Our meetings are open to everyone and are of interest to non-academics: instead of just jargon and statistics, we provide food for thought, support for feminist positions, lively discussion, and time well spent.
	Noon-6:00pm	Marketplace
			Be sure to visit our vendor marketplace and support independent businesses and organizations. NCADV’s silent auction will also be available.
	3:30pm-5:30pm	NCADV’s Opening Plenary Session: "Inspire, Organize, Manage, Motivate - Defining Leadership in a Movement for Change"
			How do we define leadership in a movement created to challenge imbalances of power? Does the nature of our work present unique challenges to those of us courageous enough to step into leaderhship? How do young people entering the movement experience and carry out leadership? Are we preparing a next generation of leaders committed not only to strong domestic violence services but radical social change? This plenary will attempt to answer these questions and set the stage for the 2010 conference - the changing faces – and challenges – of the Movement.
	6:30pm-8:00pm	Flowers Aren’t Enough by Naomi Ackermann
			"Flowers Aren't Enough" is a monologue that tells the story of Michal, a young woman from an upper-middle-class family who finds herself in an abusive relationship. Michal describes how her partner gradually narrows her world, isolating her from her surroundings. We see her denial, her guilt and how social conditioning intensifies her shame and despair. We witness Michal sinking into darkness and then watch how she takes charge of her life, and rediscovers herself. See a clip of this performance here. Tickets $20 to non-conference participants/$10 conference participants. Purchase tickets here.
	7:30pm-9:00pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting: Queer People of Color
			Open only to those that self-identify as a queer person of color
Monday, August 2^nd
	7:00am-6:00pm	Conference Registration
			Please check in at the conference registration desk to receive your conference materials.
	7:30am-10:00pm	Young Advocates for Peace Program
			Enroll your kids! Please see above or this link. $50 per child for entire program.
	10:00am-5:00pm	Marketplace
			Be sure to visit our vendor marketplace and support independent businesses and organizations. NCADV’s silent auction will also be available.
	8:00am-10:00am	Plenary Session:
			8:00am – 8:15am Opening Remarks: Ms. Joye E. Frost, Acting Director, Office for Victims of Crime 8:15am-10:00am: Child Custody and Domestic Violence From Disgruntled Litigants to the Canaries of the Custody Court System: Protective Mothers Were Right—They Are Being Mistreated by the Courts The new book, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE and CHILD CUSTODY establishes that the routine use of outdated and discredited practices has resulted in thousands of children being sent to live with abusers.  The research is now readily available to challenge and prevent the common mistakes that so often harm children.  The success of the abuser tactic seeking custody to maintain control over their victims and failure of the courts to recognize this tactic undermine the work of our movement and have led to an increase in domestic violence homicides after many years of declines.  Mo Therese Hannah will discuss the research available to help protective mothers.  Judge Mike Brigner will explain how judges are getting it wrong so often.  Garland Waller exposes the failure of the media to report this scandal.  You will want to stay until the end because Barry Goldstein will explain how to use this information in your home communities as we use the research in the book to reform the broken custody court system, prevent the unfair attacks on protective mothers and make sure no child has to cry herself to sleep because a court separated her from her safe, courageous, protective mother.
	10:15am-12:00pm	Workshop Session (1)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	12:00pm-1:30pm	Lunch (on your own)
			Great lunch options available on-site at hotel food court and just blocks away at The Anaheim Garden Walk!
	12:00pm-1:30pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting—JEWISH WOMEN
			Open only to those that self-identify as a Jewish woman
	12:00pm-1:30pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting—Muslim Women
			Open only to those that self-identify as a Muslim woman
	1:45pm-3:30pm	Workshop Session (2)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	3:45pm-5:30pm	Workshop Session (3)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	5:45pm-7:15pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting—RAINBOW PRIDE
			Open only to those that self-identify with the Rainbow community
	7:30pm-9:30pm	Survivor’s Speak-out
			The Survivors Speak Out is structured to create a safe and welcoming environment to survivors of violence wishing to share their experiences. This forum is open to all survivors of violence and anyone wishing to show support, as well as to gain more insight to what survivors experience in their recovery from violent relationships. The Speak Out is sponsored by the NCADV Battered/Formerly Battered Women’s Caucus. The Speak Out will be guided by a facilitator, and anyone who considers themselves a survivor of violence may participate. Please keep in mind that we ask that those who speak to please be respectful of the length of time they speak so that everyone has an equal opportunity. Please also keep in mind that this session is not open to questions and comments from the audience and is structured so that those not speaking listen respectfully to those that do. This session oftentimes brings up strong emotional reactions to the stories being told, so please use self-care and be aware of the intensity generated by this gathering. An advocate will be available for anyone who needs support during or after the Speak Out.
Tuesday, August 3^rd
	7:00am-6:00pm	Conference Registration/Information
			If you haven’t done so already, please be sure to pick up your conference registration materials from the conference registration desk.
	7:30am-7:45pm	Young Advocates for Peace Program
			Young advocates are already having fun! Need to register your child for this day? Please do so by contacting Bethany Cagle at bcagle.ncadv@yahoo.com.
	10:00am-5:00pm	Marketplace
			Books, jewelry, information and more. Be sure to support our vendors!
	8:00am-10:00am	Plenary Session: Human Trafficking THE STRUGGLE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
			This session will open with three thought-provoking presentations on current work against human trafficking by three national activists from differing professional backgrounds. At least thirty minutes will be reserved for questions or statements by workshop participants, guided by a moderator and everyone present who wishes to speak will have an opportunity. Phyllis B. Frank will moderate the session. Speakers will include Dorchen Leidholdt, Esq., Melissa Farley, Ph.D. and Dr. Robert Brannon.
	10:15am-12:00pm	Workshop Session (4)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	12:00am-1:30pm	Lunch (on your own)
			Again, great lunch options available on-site at hotel food court and just blocks away at The Anaheim Garden Walk!
	12:00am-1:30pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting (4)
	1:45pm-3:30pm	Workshop Session (5)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	1:30pm-5:30pm	A Window Between Worlds: Art as a Healing Tool Leadership Training Seminar
			This Leadership Training prepares staff from domestic violence agencies to implement their own creative art workshops for the women and children in their programs. The training includes in-depth and hands-on training in the facilitation of art as a healing tool for women and children. The training session is often a very moving and profound experience and gives participants an inside understanding of what the art process will be like for the women and children in their groups. Pre-registration is required for this special session only. Space is limited. Please download and return the form found here by July 28^th.
	3:45pm-5:30pm	Workshop Session (6)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	5:45pm-7:15pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting: WOMEN OF COLOR
			Open only to those that self-identify as a women of color
	7:30pm-9:00pm	NCADV Caucus Meeting: CHILDREN/YOUTH
			Open to all
	9:00pm-til??	Dance Party
			Let loose, have some fun and dance your pants off! Join NCADV, NOMAS and friends for this most popular party. Young people are welcome, although a cash bar will be available outside the party room for those interested in purchasing various refreshments.
Wednesday, August 4^th
	8:00am-1:30pm	Conference Registration/Information
			We’ll be available if you need us!
	6:30am-1:00pm	Young Advocates for Peace Program
			Last Day!
	8:00am -1:00pm	Marketplace
			Last chance to get great stuff. Be sure to stop by!
	7:00am-8:30am	NCADV Caucus Meeting: Rural Advocates
			Open to all
	8:45am-10:15am	Workshop Session (7)
			Workshop titles and details coming soon
	10:30am-12:30pm	Closing Plenary: The Effects of Domestic Violence on Teens and Youth
			This session will entail thought-provoking and innovative dialouge about addressing domestic violence among teens and youth BY young leaders serving and working within this community. Ada Alvarez, Liz Stigler and Allen Thomas, Jr. are all under the age of 30 and will be presenting on their efforts and experiences as young people working to end violence.