5th Family Violence Networking Conference
Safe From the Storm: Enhancing the Lives of Youth Impacted by Family Violence - October 6, 2009
Conference 2009 a Success!
On October 6th the Provincial Caring Partnership Committee hosted a conference called “Safe from the Storm: Enhancing the lives of Youth Affected by Family Violence”. The theme of the conference was breaking down the barriers that limit our ability to assist young people whose lives are impacted by family violence. The Child and Youth Advocate, Bernard Richard, presented an inspiring key note address. In attendance were over 100 service providers, youth organizations, policy makers, and community members. Participants appreciated the opportunity to share knowledge, develop networks, and address policy gaps so that our communities can better reach and assist this extremely vulnerable population.
The Provincial Caring Partnership Committee is currently completing the final report for the conference including summaries from each panelist’s presentation. The report will be released in early 2010 on the PCPC website: www.violencepreventionnb.org. Thanks to all participants and the conference planning committee for their enthusiasm and active participation in this important conference!
Stacy Coy, Canadian Red Cross
Provincial Caring Partnerships Committee
Community Co-chair
Click here to download the Conference Subsidy application.
