Break The Silence on Campus Violence

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month the Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence is hosting this event to help raise awareness about domestic violence, healthy relationships, sexual violence, and dating violence and how it impacts students on campus.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

                    Harper College, Wojcik Conference Center Building (Free Parking)

                    1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, IL 60067

                    4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Light Refreshments will be served

Sponsorship: Cosponsored by Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence (NWSADV) and Harper College. Students and faculty from other colleges and universities are invited to attend.  This event is open to the public.

Featured Speaker: Laura Anne Stuart, Sexual Health Education and Violence Prevention Coordinator at Northwestern University Health Service.

Panel Discussion: Valerie Walker, LCSW, Faculty & Program Coordinator Human Services Program Harper College, Dr. Wayne A. Johnson, Program Coordinator Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Program, Forensic Science Program Harper College, and 2 Student Survivors.

Exhibits: The Clothesline Project, Bearing witness and testimony through the display of T-shirts decorated by women and children affected by violence. Silent Witness and Blue Kids Silhouettes, education, awareness, and promotion of healthy non-violent relationships for all students, faculty, and staff within the community.

Purple Flag Campaign: promote the prevention of dating violence on college campuses by encouraging friends and other campus community members to learn about dating violence and say something when they see the warning signs.