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April 1, 2002

BOISE STATE HOSTS CONFERENCE FOR VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK

The biennial Victims’ Rights Week Idaho Crime Victimization Conference: Public and Personal Terror will be held April 22-25 at Boise State University in the Student Union Building. The week is a nationwide, collaborative effort promoting recognition and education for victims. Participants at the Boise State conference will learn about the terror of personal victimization, what the local community has to offer victims and what progress is being made in personal protection.

Sponsored by the Boise State criminal justice department, the conference offers four power-packed days of free presentations, videos and dramatic productions aimed at changing how you think about victimization. Local community organizations will present a wide range of topics to help participants better understand the terror victims of personal violence must deal with.

Workshops include:

	Victim Impact: A Panel of Victims sponsored by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
	Victim’s Presentation of Her Experience with the System by Janet Lawler, Boise City Police Department Victim-Witness Coordinator.
	Dating Violence by Jennifer Cochern, Women’s and Children’s Alliance, with Mary Pierce, Ada County Juvenile Detention.
	Child Abuse and Neglect in Our Community by Dena Hunt, CASA Program.
	Adult Protection: Reporting and Investigation by Gloria Keathley, Agency on Aging.
	The Culture of Poverty by Susan Hazelton, Family Advocate Program.

This event is open to students, faculty, staff and the community as a free educational event. Students may take this seminar for elective credit.

For more information and a complete schedule of workshops visit the Web site at cja.boisestate.edu/victims.htm.

Contact:
Katherine Orcher
Victims Rights Coordinator
336-0713

Media Contact:
Kathleen Mortensen
Boise State communications and marketing
426-3275