At its sixth annual domestic violence symposium, the University emphasizes the importance of being an engaged bystander.
RADNOR, Pa. (Sept. 26, 2016) —Cabrini University will welcome Kristina Rose, senior policy advisor for Violence Against Women from the Office of the Vice President, during its sixth annual domestic violence symposium on Oct. 7.
Honoring domestic violence awareness month, the annual event also helps students identify and address dating violence and sexual assault.
During this year’s program, Rose will emphasize how each of us can be an engaged bystander during her keynote address which will discuss “It’s On Us,” a national campaign that provides tools for people to help keep women and men safe from sexual assault.
Participants will learn about local services during a panel discussion and have the opportunity to speak with agency representatives.
Organizations participating in the symposium include Laurel House, Delaware County Women Against Rape, Radnor Police Department, Kristin Mitchell Foundation, and Cabrini University Public Safety, Health Services, and Counseling and Psychological Services.
101.1 MORE FM midday DJ, Andrea Duffy, will moderate the panel discussion.
For further details or to register, visit cabrini.edu/dvsymposium.
The sixth annual Domestic Violence Symposium was underwritten by the Barbara and John Jordan Endowed Fund to Promote Domestic Violence Education at Cabrini. The Fund helps support campus and community educational programs to promote dating and domestic violence awareness and prevention, with a special focus on the impact of domestic violence on children.
This project is supported by Grant No. 2015-WA-AX-0029 awarded to Cabrini University by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this program are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.
About Cabrini University
Founded in 1957 by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cabrini University is a Catholic institution that empowers students to become advocates of social change through an Education of the Heart, focusing on academic excellence, community engagement, and leadership development.
Cabrini enrolls approximately 1,300 undergraduates in more than 35 majors, pre-professional programs, concentrations, and minors on its serene 112-acre campus located 30 minutes from Philadelphia. The University also enrolls 900 students in graduate, doctoral, and professional studies programs at its main campus in Radnor, PA, and at five off-campus locations.