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By on September 3, 2010

Speaking in Sacred Circle: An Indigenous Approach to Assessing and Addressing Sexual Violence in Intertribal off-Reservation Communities

During the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, which took place in Hollywood Sept. 1-3, 2010 there were more than 80 workshops. The largest track was the Prevention Track sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Workshop Title: Speaking in Sacred Circle: An Indigenous Approach to Assessing and Addressing Sexual Violence in Intertribal off-Reservation Communities

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Description: Participants  in this workshop will experience ?rst hand the power of the Sacred Circle to build and transform communities in promoting healthy relationships and preventing sexual violence. Participants will also learn about how the sacred circle has informed the unique collaboration between two off-reservation indigenous people from Green?eld, Massachusetts and Indianapolis, Indiana.

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For more information contact:
Kimber J. Nicoletti, MSW
Director
Multicultural Efforts to end Sexual Assault (MESA)
Purdue University
231 S. University Street
SERV Bldg. Room 32
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-6871 Office
765-496-7383 fax
[Email]

Strong Oak Lefebvre
New England Learning Center for Women In Transition
479 Main Street, PO Box 520
Greenfield MA 01302
413-772-0871
Hotline: 413-772-0806
888-249-0806
[Email]

To view a complete list of workshops, speakers and information related to the 2010 National Sexual Assault Conference, click here.

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