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37th Annual Crime Victims' Issues Conference

  • 20 Nov 2019
  • 22 Nov 2019
  • Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Registration

  • Before October 22, 2019
  • After October 22, 2019
  • Free registration for conference sponsors.


***REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED***


The Virginia Victim Assistance Network's

37th Annual Crime Victims' Issues Conference

 November 20 - 22, 2019

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Pre-Conference Institute

Janine Latus is an award-winning journalist, author and advocate, best known for her memoir, If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister’s Story of Love, Murder and Liberation. She is a dynamic and engaging speaker

who uses her own heartbreaking story to illustrate the red flags of abuse.  Her session will help audience members to recognize them in their own lives and in those of the people around them.  Participants will learn strategies to help and then to assist others to build a life of respect and freedom from fear. Her talk is part story, part strategy, and full of practical action items.  This inspiring and informative session will resonate long after everyone has left the room.


Opening Plenary

Kristen R. Jamison, M.T., Ph.D., is an applied developmental scientist specializing in relationship-based strategies for improving learning capacity and behavior. Dr. Jamison is a Governor-appointed member of the Virginia Interagency Coordinating Council and has been invited to speak across Virginia as an early childhood social & emotional development expert. She is currently the Educational Director and Founder of The Loop Center for Social & Emotional Development and an Assistant Professor of Teaching at The University of Virginia.


Closing Plenary

Olga Phoenix, MPA, MA is an internationally recognized expert and speaker on the topics of Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Trauma-Informed Services, as well as personal and organizational cultures of Sustainability, Self-Care, and Wellness. Through her books, trainings, webinars, and keynotes Olga helped thousands of victim advocates, therapists, substance abuse counselors, law enforcement, criminal justice and medical professionals to find their way to full and thriving life, free of vicarious trauma.

FULL CONFERENCE AGENDA NOW AVAILABLE!


HOTEL INFORMATION   

The Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, located at 3001 Atlantic Avenue, is on the boardwalk and right next to Neptune's Park and Neptune Statue.  It is minutes from Pacific Place and Hillier Ignite Fitness Park.  Most rooms feature walk-out balconies and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and coastline.  Amenities include a flat-screen TV with premium cable channels, on-demand movies,  and WiFi.  Additional amenities include 2 hotel restaurants, indoor pool, spa services, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent.

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the government allowed rate of $99 per night and are available from November 19, 2019 - November 23, 2019. The special room rate will be available until October 21st or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. 

Link for Room Reservations:

https://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/ORFVHHF-VVA-20191119/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

**The Hilton is now sold out of rooms available at the government rate on 11/19, and is close to sold out for the nights of 11/20 and 11/21.**

A limited number of overflow rooms have been blocked at the Hilton Garden Inn, located three north blocks of the conference hotel. To reserve, call (757) 305-9000 or 1-877 STAYHGI and identify yourself as VA Victim Assistance Network guests (code VVA). You can also reserve online at: https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/ORFBOGI-VVA-20191120/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

There are a many other hotels close by that may still have rooms available at the government rate for the night of 11/19. Please call to inquire with them directly. 


For questions about online registration, contact Mindy Stell at mstell@dinwiddieva.us or (804) 469-5384 For all other questions, contact Lindsay Cassada at cassadal@chesterfield.gov or (804) 318-8265.   

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY Requests for conference registration cancellations and refunds must be submitted in writing to Mindy Stell at mstell@dinwiddieva.us or to the payment address by November 8, 2019. (A $10.00 Processing fee will be assessed.) After this date, NO REFUNDS WILL BE CONSIDERED OR ISSUED.

Payment must be received prior to attending the conference!




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