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November 03, 2023 at 11:20 AM

From the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse - https://nzfvc.org.nz/node/5124

DATES AND TIMES

• Day 1: Thursday 21 March, 2024, 8am-6pm (or 9:30pm, for those attending the dinner)
• Day 2: Friday 22 March, 2024, 8am-4:30pm

LOCATION

Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt Street, Whanganui

ORGANISED BY

Whanganui Family Violence Intervention Network alongside Brain Injury Whanganui

COST

From $550

This conference aims to bring together experts, researchers, professionals, advocates, and those with lived experience to deepen the collective understanding and ability to respond to traumatic brain injuries caused by interpersonal violence. Through knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovative solutions, this conference strives to enhance prevention strategies, support systems, and survivor-centred interventions.

Register for this event

Listing of training and other events does not constitute endorsement by the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse. Information is as provided by the organiser. For further information or queries about training or events, please contact the organiser using the links or contact details provided.

Traumatic Brain Injuries are a common consequence of family violence. Research has found that over half of all individuals who have been in an abusive relationship have suffered a TBI due to the physical trauma inflicted by their partner. In many cases the TBI’s are severe and may result in long-term physical, cognitive and behavioural impairments. Studies have also found that victims of family violence are more likely to suffer TBI’s than the general population. These injuries can have a significant impact on victim’s lives. The cost of these injuries is often hidden. The six keynote speakers are all influential voices and renowned figures in this space. With their extensive and diverse knowledge, research, advocacy, and experience, they have all dedicated many years to improving access to care, raising awareness, and building the capability of the people supporting victim-survivors.

The conference agende can be found here.

Speakers:

• Dr Hinemoa Elder, Māori Strategic Leader for the Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) for the Ageing Brain based at University of Auckland.
• Dr Debbie Hager, Senior Tutor, School of Population Health, University of Auckland
• Katherine Snedekar, LCSW, is the CEO and Founder of PINK Concussions, an NGO, focused on female brain injury from sport, domestic violence/assault, accidents or military service.
• Dr Alice Theadom, Registered Psychologist and Rutherford Discovery Fellow, and Director of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Network
• Dr Eve Valera, Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and a Research Scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital.
• Dr Kim Gorgens, Professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denve

Please direct any questions to the organisers, here: 

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