Equity and Justice for Survivors

This FREE event is being brought to you by Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) and, the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV). The Equity and Justice for Survivors event brings together a dynamic panel of experts and leaders to discuss the pressing issues surrounding disparities in domestic violence justice. The focus will be on how to ensure survivors receive equitable treatment and justice in their communities. The event aims to raise awareness, support survivors, and explore solutions to create a society free from domestic abuse. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib will serve as the keynote speaker for this event.

The distinguished panel members include:

• Council President Mary Sheffield
• Linda Little, NSO
• Chéree Thomas, MCEDSV
• Matthew Krumbach, MCOLES
• Kim Trent, LEO
• Kenyetta Stephens, BFDI
• Dr. Renee Canady, MPHI
• Dr. Rose Moten, BLOOM Transformation Center

Key Topics of Discussion:

• The intersection of domestic violence and systemic inequities.
• Dissecting the statistics that demonstrate disparities in treatment and justice for women of color
• Legal reforms and policy changes to ensure justice for survivors.
• Mental health and trauma recovery for victims of domestic violence, including children
• Resources and community-based solutions for survivor support.
• Empowering marginalized communities in the fight against domestic violence.

Audience

This event is open to survivors of domestic abuse, community leaders, advocates, policy makers, and anyone interested in learning how to support the movement toward equity and justice for all survivors especially women of color.

Agenda

8:00 am Registration, continental breakfast, and networking

8:30 am Welcome

9:00 am Keynote by Congresswoman

9:15 am Panel discussion moderated by Kimberly Gill

10:30 am Q&A

11:00 am Closing

Please support survivors and solutions to end domestic abuse by making a suggested donation of $10.00 to the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV).

Host or Publisher Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)