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 NWTC students host domestic violence seminar  

 10/19/2009 

 Casey Fryda 

 

Teachers, social workers, law enforcement
and public are welcome

GREEN BAY - Would you recognize signs of domestic violence?

Students at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College are hosting an upcoming seminar to raise community awareness about domestic violence.

Domestic Violence Awareness Training Seminar

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Student Center lecture hall, Room SC 224
Free and open to the public

Members of Students Teaching Responsibility in Drug Education (S.T.R.I.D.E.) have organized their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Training Seminar. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center lecture hall, Room SC 224. Admission is free and open to the public.

S.T.R.I.D.E. holds the seminar every year during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They noted that the content is particularly appropriate for teachers, social workers and members of law enforcement, but anyone may attend.

Speakers include:

  • Ursula Bunnell, Director of Clinical Services, Golden House
  • Tom Hinz, Brown County Executive
  • Dr. Roberta Sulk, mother of Silent Witness Victim
  • Marlin Mousseau, Director of Cangleska, Inc.

Certificates will be awarded to all who complete the seminar.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed to mourn those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrate those who have survived, and connect those who work to end violence. Congress has declared October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month every year since 1989.

Information: Patty Wisneski, (920) 498-5529 or (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 5529.