Notice

 “Hitting Home” – the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children

9:00 am             Registration

9.30 am             Official opening of seminar by TBC

9.40 am           Opening remarks by Mr. John Quin, ex Childcare Manager, HSE Wicklow.

9.45am     Session 1:“Living with Domestic Abuse – Children’s Perspectives”

                          Dr Stephanie Holt, Lecturer Social Studies, School of Social Work& Social Policy, TCD. D.1

                         Questions & Answers

11.15 am       Session 2:    “Taking a hit: The domestic violence experiences of women drug users                                                                 and their children”

                         Dr Marguerite Woods, Lecturer Social studies, School of Social Work& Social Policy, TCD.,                               Questions and Answers

12. Noon       Session 3: "Hung by a nail..."  Children, Young People & Domestic Abuse - The

                                                influences   or implications of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

                          Mr.Colm Dempsey, Consultantand Trainer in Human and Children’s Rights in the area of

                                                              violence against women & children

                          Questions and Answers

2 pm:                Session 4:     “Children Experiencing Domestic Violence: Key Messages from Research”.

                          Professor Nicky Stanley, Professor of Social Work University of Central Lancashire, Preston

3 .15 pm:       Questions & Answers

Representatives from the voluntary and statutory sector services associated with the issue of Domestic Abuse i.e. The Mental Health  & Medical Professions, An Garda Siochana, Addiction Services, Children and Young Peoples Support Organisations, Homeless Services and Welfare Supports. Educators, Religious etc., are invited to attend.

The Cost of this seminar is €30to include tea/coffee biscuits, and 3 course buffet lunch

Places are limited so early booking is advisable

                      Please Respond byThursday 24^th November with completed form

Cheque payable to Bray Women’s Refuge and send it to:   

 Manager, Bray Women’s Refuge, Bray, Co Wicklow

Tel: 01 286 6163

                      Or make payment on line to:Bray Women's Refuge, Bank of Ireland, Bray, Co. Wicklow

  Account No. 47383504  Sort Code:  90-10-36

                    Please mark include “conference” and your name or organization for reference purposes

E mail:  managerbwr@eircom.net

All payments will be acknowledged and receipted by e mail.

A Certificate of Attendance is available for those who request it.  Many thanks