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	WEB CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
Michele Lynberg Black	Understanding the differences between National Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Surveys In this web conference, we will explore the differences between public health and criminal justice surveys when looking at sexual violence and intimate partner violence. The National Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) will also be referenced. In October 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will release results of NISVS. The new information about intimate partner violence, sexual violence and a stalking will draw additional attention to these issues and create new opportunities to advance prevention activities. The information discussed in the web conference will provide practitioners with the knowledge necessary to be able to speak about the differences in SV/IPV national surveys and which are best for your data needs. Future PreventConnect web conferences will provide additional information about framing messages based on data, how to interpret data and review the results of NISVS (after the release in October 2011). Wednesday, May 25, 2011 This ninety-minute (90 min) session will start at 11 AM Pacific Standard Time (2 PM Eastern) on May 25, and will be repeated at 11 AM Pacific Standard Time (2 PM Eastern) on the following day, May 26. Host: David Lee, PreventConnect, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault Presenter: Michele Lynberg Black, Ph.D., M.P.H., Lead Epidemiologist responsible for NISVS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cost: Free Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to identify at least three sources of SV/IPV surveillance. Participants will be able to describe the advantages and limitations of difference sources. Participants will be able to describe the methodology of NISVS to collect information about SV/IPV. Participants will be able to identify resources to get additional information about SV/IPV surveillance. What is a Web Conference? A web conference is an opportunity to attend an online workshop by watching a presentation on your computer screen (using your internet connection) and hearing presenters through your telephone. Prevent Connect web conferences feature an opportunity to participate in online question & answer sessions and live text chat between participants. If for some reason you are unable to join on your computer, you can download the presentation slides from our website and listen on your phone. Real-Time Captioning Available: Instructions for accessing captioning during this web conference will be provided with your registration confirmation. Compatibility: The iLinc web conference software used by Prevent Connect is compatible with both Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Macintosh® computers. Click here for detailed system requirements.

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	PreventConnect is a national project of the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) and is sponsored by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The views and information provided in our activities do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Government, the CDC or CALCASA.