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The Grand Banquet Hall, Stillwater,MN located at 301 2nd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082Giving Voice-EmpowerSurvivors 2017 ConferenceDate: Saturday, November 11, 2017
Venue: The Grand Banquet Hall ,Stillwater ,MN
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Heck no! It takes work to put on a great conference so we start early around here. We are so excited for our 2nd annual "Giving Voice" conference and we are hoping to fill The Grand with a packed house of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and community members that want to learn about this terrible crime and how we can work together to give voice to a epidemic that effects 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 6 boys by the age of 18.
In the last several weeks we have finalized our speakers, venue, and are gearing up for all the behind the scenes planning.
We are currently looking for local vendors that would like to set up a booth at this event. Part of our goal for this conference is to supply resources for survivors and community alike. Last year we had great vendors that provided resources for art therapy, group therapy, acupuncture, counseling services, massage, nutrition, along with authors who had written their personal story of child abuse. It was great to have community businesses involved! Please consider being a vendor at this year's event, The vendor fee is $100.00 and includes 1-conference ticket, 1-table and chair, 1-boxed lunch and a chance to mingle with a great group of people. Click on link to download vendor application and contact EmpowerSurvivors if you would like to have a spot at this years event .
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This Year's Speakers!!
We have a great line up of great speakers this year and as always will finish up the day with a QandA panel discussion. So who is who at this year's event?
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| 2017 Keynote Speaker - Mike Pistorino |
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| Speaker - Jane Straub |
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| Speaker- Tara Walker Lyons |
2017 Keynote -Mike Pistorino
Mike Pistorino is a survivor of child sexual abuse, drug abuse, homelessness, and prison who overcame incredible odds to become a prolific public speaker and champion for survivors of sexual abuse. Today, Mike is the Vice President of a multi-million dollar distribution business in Cleveland, father of three daughters, and ultra-marathoner. His unforgettable presentations throughout Ohio, the U.S. and Canada have inspired legislation to be enacted, sexual abuse prevention policies to be created, and tens of thousands of dollars to be donated to victim service agencies. Most importantly, Mike’s witty and enthusiastic message of survival and success has inspired thousands of sexual abuse survivors to seek help and to speak out. Mike is the recipient of the 2015 Inspirational Change maker Award from the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, the 2016 Special Courage Model of Justice Award from the Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center, the 2016 Voices Against Violence Award from the Cleveland Police Foundation, and was recently named the “2016 Greater Cleveland Person of the Year” by cleveland.com.
Speaker Jane Straub
Jane is a victim assistant advocate at the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center and Gundersen National Child Protection Service. Jane has a passion for educating the public on the ACE study and teaching on the resiliency of the trauma survivor. The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE Study) is a research study conducted by the American health maintenance organization Kaiser Permanente and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jane is set and ready to take us all through a shortened version of this study and the resiliency of survivors!
Speaker Tara Walker Lyons
Tara is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse , advocate, wife and mother of two that is kicking butt in her home state of Montana! Tara has taken herself on the road to educate others on the realities of childhood sexual abuse, the importance of breaking the silence that surrounds abuse and how it is so important to have laws that support the education and prevention of childhood abuse. Tara has recently been working on passing legislation in her home state of Montana that would require training and classes to all adults on the prevention, and signs and symptoms of child abuse for when prevention fails. Tara is one young lady you don't want to miss!
Please Visit Our Ticket Page For Schedule of Event and to Purchase Tickets Online
Contact Person : EmpowerSurvivors - Elizabeth
651-300-9180
Join Us In Giving Voice And Supporting Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Tickets $40.00 - $55.00
