For a first time event,
"Increasing Access to Justice: Advocating for LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence" went pretty darn well.
- October 22 - 12 to 13 participants. Attendees were from Phoebe's Home, private practice, and Sexual Assault Resource Center. I met some new faces of social workers in our community and really appreciate their input. In addition, to those who came from afar, such as Austin, I am very very greatful.
- October 23 - 7 to 9 participants. Mainly student affairs and University personnel. We were joined by a law enforcement officer partway through and I really appreciated his input. Great learning was had
After all is said and done, we came away with a net earning of $113, which I hope to share some with the project partners, and put the bulk into next year's program.
I could not have done this without all of the following project planning partners:
- Brazos Valley Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
- Texas Advocacy Project
Other partners on the project that I am indebted to:
- Aggie Allies
- Brazos Valley Area Agency on the Aging
- Texas A&M GLBT Resource Center
And special thanks to:
- GLBTA
- an Anonymous donor of baked refreshments for both days
- GLBT Professional Network
Most of all, I could have not done this at all without the sponsorship of
- Brazos Progressives
- Brazos County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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