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Prevention of Teen Dating Violence: You Can Make A Difference!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Date: 10/06/08

Location:
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Grand Hall, 200 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, DC

Sponsored by: US Department of Health and Human Services – Office on Women's Health

Web site: http://www.womenshealth.gov/violence/programs/dvam.cfm

Summary:
Prevention of Teen Dating Violence: You Can Make A Difference! will highlight the unique issues facing teens and various approaches to preventing teen dating violence. The two-hour seminar will include opening remarks by the Assistant Secretary for Health and two expert panel discussions. The first discussion will be an overview of the issues surrounding teen dating violence. The second panel will discuss practical applications and implementation issues for national and community providers. An exhibit will be held after the program during which national and local organizations will provide resource materials on violence against women.

Note:
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Directions to Hubert H. Humphrey Building: http://www.hhs.gov/about/hhhmap.html

Sign language interpreter will be present

Webcast: http://videocast.nih.gov/summary.asp?live=7179

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Record number 1867