UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
APRIL 2010
04/14/10 – The Interfaith Community Against Domestic Violence 12th Annual Conference. Speaker: Rev. Robert S. Owens. Panel: faith communities who have survived domestic violence. Morning and afternoon workshops available. Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. 7727 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20817. For more information visit www.ifcadv.org
04/17/10 After The Trauma Workshop Series. “S.H.E.”(Strengthening, Healing, and Empowering Ourselves after Trauma). Workshops to assist women and men with their process in healing the spirit, mind, and body. The workshop will cover: What is Trauma? Journaling and Counseling Session (available after the workshop). April 17, 2010. To register visit www.afterthetrauma.org
04/22/10 – 07/22/10 – Healing Hearts Support Group. WEAVE (Women Empowered Against Violence) is Offering a Free Support Group (registration required) for survivors of domestic violence. Connect with other DV survivors, share stories and encourage each other in new directions. Thursdays, April 22 – July 22, 2010 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. WEAVE, 1422 K Street NW Basement of 1424 K Street NW. To register call Heather at 202-280-6008 or visit www.weaveincorp.org for more information.
UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE EVENTS
Additional information regarding legislative hearings in the District can be found at http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/
MARCH 2010
03/19/10 Committee on Public Safety & the Judiciary Metropolitan Police Department 2010 Performance Oversight Hearing 10:00 am, Room 500
Issue to be addressed: MPD’s newly implemented Secure Communities Program
03/22/10 Committee on Public Safety & the Judiciary Hearing on The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Extension Act of 2010 2:00 pm, Room 123
03/24/10 Committee on Public Services & Consumer Affairs 2:00 pm, Room 412
Hearing on The Healthcare Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence Reform Act of 2010 (anti-insurance discrimination legislation)
APRIL 2010
04/14/10 Committee on Public Safety & the Judiciary Office of Victim Services 2010 Budget Oversight Hearing 10:00 am, Room 412
04/19/10 Committee on Public Safety & the Judiciary 11:00 am, Room 123
Hearing on The Neighborhood and Victims Rights Amendment Act of 2009 (omnibus legislation filed by CM’s Evans and Graham – additional details previously sent out on listserv).
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