May
18
Sexual Violence on Campus
May 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
The Washington Violence Against Women Network is hosting a webinar, Confronting Sexual Violence on College Campuses. The featured speaker will be Dr. David Lisak (see related posts here and here). Space is limited and I guarantee this one will fill, so if you’re interested get registered soon.
May
17
New Canada Resources (Electronic Medical Records!)
May 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
Many new updates to the Canada page, including a fantastic publication on the always popular topic, electronic medical records. Worth checking out for sure.
May
17
Common Problems in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
May 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
Medscape has a new CME offering, Common Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Physicians can earn 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (sorry nurses, no CEUs on this one). “This article focuses on two common vulvovaginal problems in the pediatric patient: vulvovaginitis and accidental genital trauma. Common infectious pathogens and treatments are reviewed along with [...]
May
14
Most of you are probably somewhat familiar with the importance of the Violence Against Women Act (PDF) on our work in the US. But in these current shaky economic times, people are calling for budget cuts far and wide. The Hon. Susan Carbon, Director of the Office on Violence Against Women testified last week before [...]
May
13
2nd AFSA Webinar Added
May 13, 2010 | 1 Comment
For those of you who’ve asked about whether the alcohol facilitated sexual assault webinar happening tomorrow will be recorded, because you’ve been closed out of it, never fear. A 2nd session has been added for May 28th at 1pm ET. You can see all the details at our site, and register for the session here.
May
13
Assisting Families of Missing or Unidentified Persons
May 13, 2010 | 1 Comment
OVC has a web forum coming up next week that might be of interest to some of you: Assisting Families with Missing or Unidentified Persons. The web forum will be held on May 19th from 2-3pm, ET. At that time, questions will be answered in real time, online. However, the session will be fully archived [...]
May
12
The Intersection Between DV and TBI
May 12, 2010 | 1 Comment
NRCDV is hosting a webinar May 25th at 2pm ET on the intersection between domestic violence and traumatic brain injury. You can register for the session here.
May
9
Mother’s Day
May 9, 2010 | 1 Comment
This is a different kind of Mother’s Day post. A tribute to all the working moms, like me, who spend more time away from their kids than we’d like. Moms who miss soccer games, and school plays and class projects because we are doing this important work, this work we love. Moms who have kids [...]
May
7
Domestic Violence Supplemental Materials
May 7, 2010 | 1 Comment
I had a great time with a terrific group of nurses and other professionals Wednesday in Indianapolis, and in the course of discussing a variety of issues related to domestic violence, I was reminded that I could post some of the resources I discussed during my talk here at FHO. So for all of you [...]
May
6
Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault Webinar
May 6, 2010 | 2 Comments
I am pleased to announce AEquitas‘ next webinar, Investigating and Prosecuting Alcohol Facilitated Sexual Assault. Chris Mallios, one of our Attorney Advisors, will be presenting. The session will take place May 14th from 2-3:30 pm ET, and registration is free.
