One Size Does Not Fit All: Exploring Diverse Approaches to Working with Abusive Partners

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Jun 11 2009

A conference presented by NYC’s Coalition on Working with Abusive Partners (CoWAP)

For more information email CoWAPConference@gmail.com

This conference was the first of its kind in New York City: An opportunity for participants to learn about a broad range of innovative models and approaches to working with abusive partners. Nearly 300 professionals in the area of domestic violence, legal services and human services joined in an inclusive dialogue about expanding services to abusive partners while maintaining our priorities of safety for victims and children and accountability for abusive behavior.

Date:   Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time:   8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place:   Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 Fifth Avenue at 12th Street, NYC, 10003
Please email Lauren Elfant at LaurenE@BronxDefenders.org for details.

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The Children’s Aid Society is grateful to the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation for its generous support and conference sponsorship.

CoWAP Conference Planning Organizations

The Bronx Defenders; Cardozo Advocates for Battered Women; The Center for the Study of Family Abuse; Children’s Aid Society/Family Wellness Program; CONNECT; Men and Women As Allies - ILR, New York City; Project Permanent Group, LLC; UJA Federation Task Force on Family Violence; Voices of Women Organization Project