Conference Description: Men who perpetrate domestic violence are often willing to violate the law feeling justified when it comes to issues related to their children by invoking the sanctity of “fatherhood.”
The BISC-MI 2008 Fall Conference will focus on shifting the paradigm from blaming battered mothers to emphasizing the importance of developing programs and practices that promote and expect men who batter to be responsible and loving fathers. This includes respectful and honorable interaction with the children’s mother.
This cutting edge conference offers the expertise of nationally recognized faculty with over a century of combined years of experience. Presenters will share studies, tools, theories, concepts, books, and curricula to assist those working with men to understand the intersection between fatherhood and battering. There will be opportunities to discuss intervention and programming strategies and network with others who intervene with fatherhood issues and domestic violence.
CONFERENCE RATES:
MICHIGAN RESIDENT OR THOSE PROVIDING SERVICES IN MICHIGAN
Before August 8, 2008
$95.00 BISC-MI Member*
$180.00 Non Member*
OUT OF STATE OF MICHIGAN
Before August 15, 2008
(Prior to August 15, 2008 we have 45 out of state slots available.
After that date there may be additional slots available to out of state participants.)
$135.00 BISC-MI Member*
$220.00 Non Member*
*After August 8, 2008 all fees above increase by $50.00
The conference rates include the following meals:
three continental breakfasts, three lunches, and one dinner.
We are able to offer this conference at this reduced rate to Michigan residents,
or those whose primary place of business is to deliver service in Michigan, due
to funding from the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.
To find out more about becoming a BISC-MI member go to: BISC-MI Membership