April 9, 2004

Boise State Hosts Victims' Rights Week April 19-23

Boise State University will host Victim’s Rights week 2004, “Community Survival: Resources For Rebuilding,” April 19-23 in the Lookout Room of the Student Union. Sponsored by the criminal justice department and Alpha Phi Sigma honor society, the week is a nationwide effort to promote recognition and education for victims. All events are free and open to the public. A full schedule of presentations for the week are aimed at changing community attitudes and views of victimization and abuse. A variety of local advocacy groups and government agencies will be in attendance to disburse information and understanding regarding a wide-range of problems and services to combat them. Highlights for the conference include: April 19, 10:40 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – “Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect,” presented by Detective Craig Durrell of the Ada County Sheriff’s Department and Dena Hunt, director of the CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocate) program. April 19, 12:45-2:15 p.m. – “Religion and Domestic Violence: The Role of the Church,” presented by Reverend Douglas Yarbrough of Grace Episcopal Church. April 20, 2:15-3:15 p.m. – “Assisting Victims of Sexual Assault,” presented by Cyndee Cook , sexual assault coordinator for Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. April 21, 10:10-11:45 a.m. – “Drugs: Effects on the Family,” presented by Sunny Reed, PIRC (Parent Information and Resource Centers) program coordinator. April 21, 3:40-5 p.m. – “Men Who Batter: Cultural Barriers,” presented by Oscar Arguello and Angie Martinez of the Idaho Migrant Council. April 22, 10-11:45 a.m. – “Victim Impact: A Panel of Victims,” presented by Loretta Stadler of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). April 22, 3:40-5 p.m. – “Teen Dating Violence,” presented by Sue Holly of the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. April 23, 10-11:15 a.m. – “Personal Safety for Women,” presented by Tuckie Shaver, Crime Prevention Specialist for the Boise Police Department. -30- Contact Katherine Orcher Victims’ Rights Week Coordinator 209 336-0713 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275 Bill Schnupp communications and marketing 208 426-3196