N2BLU's Seventh Annual Faith-based Domestic-Family Violence Conference

Theme: The SIN of Silence: Breaking the Silence Heals the Family and the Community. Click here to signup for the conference...

Date: Wednesday, October 13 - Friday, October 15, 2010
Time: 9am-3:30pam Wednesday & Thursday; Friday, 5pm-9pm
Location: Shelton Auditorium, CTS
Cost: Free & open to the public
Lunch will be provided.
Registration Deadline: October 8, 2010. Pre-registration is required. For questions or to pre-register, contact Not 2 Believers Like Us at n2blunhe@gmail.com or call (317) 923-7278 ext. 13
Co-sponsors: N2BLU (Not to Believers Like Us), Indianapolis Healthy Start, Indiana Healthy Marriage and Family Coalition, Christian Theological Seminary, APT Technologies, Bright Ideas of Broad Ripple

Domestic violence is a cancer in our community that slowly devours the family unit by overtaking the minds, and at times the bodies, of its victims. In times of crisis, people will often turn to their faith and faith leaders for guidance; they are counting on their leaders to give them practical and spiritual advice that will save their lives and the lives of their children. As such, faith-based leaders must become educated about domestic violence in a way which will allow them to guide families in abusive situations toward safety and healing. This conference is designed to provide faith-based leaders with a holistic approach to addressing the issue of domestic violence within their congregations. This year’s Annual Conference has been designed with you in mind, allowing ample time for presentation and audience participation. Faith-based leaders should plan to attend this conference to learn how to responsibly and confidently embrace the vital role they have in the lives of families experiencing domestic violence.

Wednesday, October 13:  Faith Partners Against Family Violence.   Domestic violence is not confined by age, economic status or social status, nor is it confined to the secular community.  It is an equal opportunity destroyer that often hides comfortably in our congregations, growing stronger and more powerful behind the misapplication and misinterpretation of Scripture.  In order to break the stronghold that domestic violence has over our families of faith, it must be effectively confronted by our places of worship and by our entire community.  This day will equip faith-based leaders with knowledge that will assist them in breaking down the stronghold of abusive behavior which enslaves so many families within their congregations. It will also provide faith leaders with practical ideas on how to combat domestic violence in their places of worship and their communities.  Click here to signup for the conference...
 
Thursday, October 14:  Kid’s Day, Parents Only.  Young people are beginning to experience dating violence at earlier ages than ever before.  And, with the fast-growing world of social networking, our children have access to technology that makes them increasingly vulnerable to victimization by abusive partners and strangers.  Oftentimes parents are unaware of the signs of abuse or the tools used by abusers to lure unsuspecting youth into destructive relationships and circumstances. This day is designed to arm parents with knowledge about abusive teen dating relationships and social networking safety. The live stage play, “Love Doesn’t Hurt” will be presented. Click here to signup for the conference...
 
Friday, October 15:  Five Stages of Healing, A Town Hall Meeting.  Healing begins for survivors and our communities when both are able to identify and talk about the pain of domestic violence.  Our community must stand with survivors of domestic violence to let them know that they are not alone.  This evening program will feature a Town Hall Meeting facilitated by Dr. Oliver Williams, who will lead a discussion on the 5 Stages of Healing that will assist in the effort to make our community whole.  This evening will also feature a live performance by Andrea Tribitt of Sounds of Blackness.

 

 

 

 

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