November 4th, 2011
Okemos, Michigan
The Batterer Intervention Services Coalition of Michigan
(BISC-MI) invites you to participate in our Fall Stone Soup Gathering on
November 4, 2011 at the Okemos Conference Center, 2187 University Park
Dr, Okemos MI 48864.
We will meet from 9:00am-4:00pm to celebrate the work
we do and hear from our batterer intervention program (BIP) colleagues
as they share favorite and effective tools and activities used in group
work. The day’s interactive format will allow us to share ideas, think
creatively about utilizing new interventions,
discuss challenging issues, evaluate current efforts,
and improve the work we do with batterers as we work on achieving perpetrator
accountability and victim safety. We especially hope that those who facilitate
BIPs will attend; but we also welcome any service providers who work with
victims, batterers, children, families or the legal system.
AGENDA
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here for .pdf version of the Agenda
9:00 - 9:30am Registration
9:30 - 9:40am Welcome: Holly Rosen, BISC-MI
Board
9:40 - 10:15am Tool Time #1: Randy Flood,
Men’s Resource Center at Fountain Hill, Where do we get referrals
and assess for diversity in typology, scope and severity?
Tool
Time #1 Presentation
10:15 - 10:30am Tool Time #2: Myra MacDonald,
Education Intervention Programs, Meditation Tool
Tool
Time #2 Handouts
10:30 - 10:50am Tool Time #3: Michael Snyder-Barker,
Insight Counseling of Tecumseh, L.L.C., Domestic Violence and
Children’s Experiences
Tool
Time #3a Handouts
Tool
Time #3b Handouts
Tool
Time #3c Handouts
Tool
Time #3d Handouts
Extra
tools from Michael
Extra
tools from Michael
10:50 - 11:05am Break
11:05 - 11:25am Tool Time #4: Robert and
Mona Davis, Prevention and Training Services, Inc., This Is Communication-
PATS Way
Tool
Time #4 Handouts
11:25 - 11:40am Tool Time #5: Shelley Ovink
LMSW, Marks on a Heart
Tool
Time #5 Handouts
11:40 - 12:00pm Tool Time #6: Al Heystek,
Men’s Resource Center at Fountain Hill, Engaging Men in Self-examination
and Discovery
Tool
Time #6 Handouts
12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch provided
1:00 - 1:30pm Discussion #1: David Garvin,
BISC-MI Chair, BISC-MI Update
1:30 - 1:45pm. Tool Time #7: Angela Dykes,
LIFE! Counseling, LLC, Dominoes
Tool
Time #7a Handouts
Tool
Time #7b Handouts
1:45 - 2:00pm Tool Time #8: Candace Champagne,
Champagne Counseling, PLC, Self-Inventory
Tool
Time #8a Handouts
Tool
Time #8b Handouts
2:00 - 2:10pm Break
2:10 - 2:35pm Discussion #2: Sharon Mitchell
and Dawn Warfield, Domestic Violence Interventions, Batterer Intervention
Programs and Victim Safety Issues
Discussion
2 Handouts 1
Discussion
2 Handouts 2
Discussion
2 Handouts 3
Discussion
2 Handouts 4
Discussion
2 Handouts 5
Discussion
2 Handouts 6
Discussion
2 Handouts 7
Discussion
2 Handouts 8
Discussion
2 Handouts 9
Discussion
2 Handouts 10
Discussion
2 Handouts 11
2:35 - 3:05pm Discussion #3: Tracy Blackwell,
Probation Officer for 1st District Court, Reporting to Referring
Agents and Others
Discussion
2a Handouts
Discussion
2b Handouts
3:05 - 3:20pm Tool Time #9: Bud Connolly,
Recovery Road, Legal Issues of Crimes connected to Domestic Assault
Tool
Time #9 Presentation
3:20 - 3:40pm Tool Time #10: Donald Wilde,
GroundWork Counseling, Final Exam
Tool
Time #10a Handouts
Tool
Time #10b Handouts
3:40 - 4:00 pm Wrap up: David Garvin, BISC-MI
Chair
Additional Tools for your use:
We hope to see you there. Help BISC-MI turn this Stone
Soup into a rewarding meal for all!
Please note that we have limited seating, so register soon!
If you have any questions, please contact Peaty Hershberger
at 517.482.3933 or peatyh@cablespeed.com
CONFERENCE RATES:
Early Bird Rate October 25,
2011
$15.00
After October 25, 2011
$25.00
Conference rate includes light lunch
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
BISC-MI is able to provide five BIPSCC continuing
education credits offered at no additional charge.
Because of the unique format of this event, no
specific MCBAP or social work credits are available.
Be sure to register early
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED
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window
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For those requiring lodging, call the Comfort Inn in Okemos
at 517.347.6690.
Conference Location
& LODGING RATES
Okemos
Conference Center
2187 University Park Dr, Okemos MI 48864.
Room Rates
If you mention that you are attending the BISC-MI event,
the cost will be $65.00 for a single/$75.00 for a double
for rooms in our block.
If you don't have someone to share a room with,
we are happy to assist!
Please email Peaty with any questions: Peatyh@cablespeed.com
You must make room reservations separately from
your conference registration.
Rooms at this rate are limited!
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Here to Register
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Disclaimer:
Any opinion, findings, recommendations or conclusions,
expressed by any author(s) or speaker(s)
do not necessarily reflect the views of BISC-MI.
BISC-MI reserves the right to substitute a qualified
instructor or topic due to unforeseen circumstances
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received before October 25, 2011 will be
granted
Checks received later than October 25, 2011 will be subject
to the late registration fee charge
NO REFUNDS will be given after October 25, 2011
Substitutions may be made
Who Should Attend?
Get involved in your
Coordinated Community Response to
END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!
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here for a history of the BISC-MI Conferences
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