On Friday, October 16th, a Symposium focusing on issues related to violence prevention and awareness will begin at 1pm with a convocation led by President Roth in Beckham Hall, joined by Dr. Karen Singleton, Director of Columbia University’s Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Program and Dr. Suriya Baluch, Director of Princeton’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising, Resources and Education program.  Following these opening remarks, there will be the first of two workshop sessions held from 2-3:15 covering the following topics:

     **Personal Safety Awareness with Former Middletown Police Chief Lynn Baldoni and a demonstration by MPD Captain Sneed, Black Belt (PAC 002)

     **Healing with Pastor Joan Burnett (PAC 107)

     **Stalking Awareness and Response Workshop conducted by Middletown Police and Wesleyan Public Safety (PAC 004)

     ** “Calling Men: Being an Ally” workshop facilitated by Emily Rothman ‘94 (Usdan 110)

     **Relationship Violence Awareness & Prevention with Karen Singleton and Suriya Baluch (Usdan 108)

     **Conflict Resolution with Alex Fernandez from the Women & Family Center (PAC 125)

     **All of these workshops will repeat again from 3:30-4:45.

     In addition, a “Hate Crimes” presentation will be held from 2-3:15 only and “Cultural Awareness” program from 3:30-4:45 only (PAC 001).  These two sessions will be facilitated by Azekah Jennings, U.S. Dept. of Justice.

    The Day of Remembrance, Violence Prevention and Healing will conclude with a “Call to Action” reception in the Daniel Family Commons with Beth Ann Morhardt, Prevention & Training Coordinator from the CT Sexual Assault Crisis Services.  Please join us for this afternoon of awareness and empowerment.