2024 ICADV Fall Conference

Hope Workshop provides participants with important skills to nurture Hope through deep understanding of goal setting, creating and selecting pathways, and building strategies to manage willpower. The workshop allows participants to experience Hope and provides useful tools to find, enhance, and model Hope in any setting. Participants will advance from an awareness of Hope to the application of Hope with a specific emphasis on trauma and adversity. 

Speakers

Angela Pharris

The University of Oklahoma

Dr. Pharris is an Associate Professor in the Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma, Director of the Child Welfare Impact Institute, and Senior Research Fellow at the Hope Research Center. Angela’s current research is in child welfare and human service... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Gateway Events at Round Room

10:30am EDT

Empowering Spaces: Advancing Trauma-Informed Leasing in DV Shelters and Transitional Housing

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

In the quest to enhance the survivor experience, Coburn Place has integrated of trauma-informed practices into leasing and housing processes and policies. We aim to outline a transformative approach that reexamines traditional rules and policies, advocating for a survivor-centric leasing model in shelters and transitional housing. Trauma-informed leasing is not merely a trend but the future standard for organizations dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. Be part of the movement that redefines survivor support through compassionate housing policies. The positive effects of trauma-informed leasing extend to people and the organization. It establishes a more balanced housing approach that benefits survivors, frontline staff, and organizations alike.

Speakers

Annie Sholty

Resident Care Coordinator, Coburn Place

Annie Sholty has been with Coburn Place in various roles since July of 2022, first as a Well-Being Advocate and later as the Resident Care Coordinator over the Transitional Housing Program. Transitional Housing at Coburn Place has flourished during this time, solidifying Coburn’s... Read More →

Celeste Evers

VP of Mission Impact, Coburn Place

Celeste is a seasoned professional in the social services field, currently serving as the Vice President of Mission Impact at Coburn Place. With two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to her role. Holding both a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and... Read More →

Sonia Parham

Transitional Housing Manager, Coburn Place

Sonia Parham has been with Coburn Place since October of 2022, first as a Housing Advocate for the Rapid Rehousing Program and now as the Transitional Housing Manager. Sonia has over a decade of prior experience in property management and has been an asset to better assist victims... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
North Conference

Advocacy

10:30am EDT

Healing in Pieces

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

Speakers

Claressa Patton

Claressa Patton is a motivational speaker and author. She released her fourth book, Life after Death: The Journey Continues. The book speaks of her journey through life after the homicides of her brother, Clarence Williams Jr. and husband, Jerome Patton in 2005. She is the founder... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
South Conference

Emerging Issues

10:30am EDT

Grants Management: Top 10 Tips

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

This workshop will provide a foundational understanding of grant management, fiscal administration, and board governance. The training will provide an overview of non-profit finance and compliance. Discussion topics will include: financial policies and procedures; internal controls; agency budgets; program budgets; cost allocation plans; reimbursements; tracking employee time; audits; clearance checks; taxes; compliance. Executive directors, grant managers, and/or finance staff are encouraged to attend this training.   

Speakers

Jessica Marcum-Jacobs

Associate Director, ICADV

Jessica Marcum Jacobs is a Ball State University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She’s been a staff member of Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence since 2008. While employed at the Coalition, Jessica also had the opportunity to provide direct service... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Breakout C

Leadership

10:30am EDT

Healthy Masculinity as a Form of Decolonization

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

Boardroom

Reinforcing rigid gender norms upholds a system of abuse perpetrated by a system of abuse. By eradicating “the man/woman box” (as described by Tony Porter, A Call to Men), the ability to distinguish authority from influence would become much more normalized in society. Not only would this enhance a culture of safety and accountability as a means of preventing domestic violence, but this would also ensure that positions of power remain unwelcoming to abuse. The role of healthy masculinity is not to teach young boys the concept of ‘consent,’ but rather, it is to resist the occupying force that requires people to be abusive in order to be seen as masculine.

Speakers

Talha Kahf

Student, IU School of Social Work/Fridas Flowers

As an aspiring social worker, Talha Kahf has fueled his passion for the field of social justice with his efforts to reclaim parts of his Western Asian culture that were stolen and appropriated as a result of colonization. He is currently enrolled at the IU School of Social Work, and... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Boardroom

Prevention

11:45am EDT

Lunch

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT

Gateway Events at Round Room

Menu:

Chicken Salad on Croissants
Ham and Cheese on Croissants
Green Leafy Salad with added tomatoes, cucumbers (additional items such as cheese, bacon bits, croutons on the side)
Chickpeas
Condiments (mayonnaise, miracle whip, and mustard)
Spinach and Artichoke dip
Potato Salad
Assorted Chips
Assorted Cookies
Sweet Tea
Unsweetened Tea
Coffee

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EDT
Gateway Events at Round Room

1:00pm EDT

New Era of GALs in Indiana

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Hear from the experts on the new guidelines for Indiana Guardians ad Litem that will go into effect in 2025. Learn how these guidelines will impact survivors and their families when dealing with the family court system.

Speakers

Kerry Hyatt Bennett, JD

Chief Legal Counsel, ICADV

Kerry Hyatt Bennett is the Chief Legal Counsel at the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, specializing in state and federal domestic violence law, public policy... Read More →

Lindsay Scott

President and CEO, Kids' Voice of Indiana

Lindsay Scott has been an attorney for Kids’ Voice since November 2011 and assumed the role of President & CEO in July 2018. She received her B.S. from Butler University and J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. She is licensed in both Indiana and Illinois. Lindsay... Read More →

Leslie Dunn

Deputy Director, Children & Families Division, Indiana Supreme Court-IOCS

Leslie Dunn is the Deputy Director for the Children and Families Division of the Indiana State Supreme Court’s Division of State Court Administration. She was awarded the Honorable Viola J. Taliaferro Award by the Indiana State Bar Association in 2014. Leslie has been the State... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
North Conference

Advocacy

1:00pm EDT

What are My Values?: How personal values surrounding pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption (PPAA) impacts work with survivors of domestic violence

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

All-Options operates within a reproductive justice framework and works diligently to center marginalized folks, including survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Our presenters are both members of marginalized communities. While inviting attendees to examine their values surrounding pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption, facilitators will actively encourage participants to reflect on how their values impact their work with marginalized communities.

Speakers

Forest Beeley

State Programs Manager, All-Options

Forest (she/they) joined All-Options in September 2022. As our State Programs Manager, she manages day to day operations of our Hoosier Abortion Fund, Hoosier Diaper Program, and related programs in Indiana. Forest has spent the last two decades advocating for victims of intimate... Read More →

Kyra Jay

State Programs Coordinator, All Options

Kyra joined All-Options in June 2023 as our Volunteer Coordinator. Kyra is a high school graduate, an award-winning community organizer, and co-founder of Indy10 Black Lives Matter. In the last nine years, she has led community efforts in ending cash bail, police transparency and... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
South Conference

Emerging Issues

1:00pm EDT

Advancing Your Mission through Community Collaboration

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

This dynamic and interactive workshop is designed to equip nonprofit leaders and staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance their mission through effective community collaboration. Participants will explore practical strategies for building and nurturing partnerships that amplify their impact and foster sustainable community development.

Speakers

Jay Horan

Director of Engagement, Peace Learning Center

Jay Horan is a dedicated nonprofit professional with over 13 years of experience in fostering community engagement, building vibrant communities, and developing leadership capacities. With a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Marian University, Jay has honed her skills in communication... Read More →

Anita Jackson

Director of Community CARE, Peace Learning Center

Anita Jackson is a leader within the nonprofit community. She currently serves as the Director of Community CARE (Collaboration, Advocacy, Reconciliation, Empowerment) at Peace Learning Center. Jackson specializes in program/project development, community collaborations, advocacy... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Breakout C

Leadership

1:00pm EDT

Dreaming into Different: Exploring Primary Prevention Practices in the Midwest Part 1

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Boardroom

Over the last ten years, funding and guidance for primary prevention programs has shifted preventionists away from the historic focus on information delivery and behavior change toward practices that impact the contexts of our daily lives. Preventionists are expected to follow changing practice guidelines while experiencing dwindling funding, high turnover, and lack of buy in and support from leadership or the community at large, leaving preventionists feeling stuck, frustrated, and isolated. In this session, the ICADV Prevention Team will share findings from the ICADV 2024 Statewide Prevention Needs Assessment and emerging research about the state of primary prevention practices in the Midwest. Attendees will be invited to explore patterns of practice in their communities and agencies, identify strengths and opportunities for growth, and dream into a future where violence is not tolerated, and where safety, stability, and nurturing is expected and available to everyone.

Speakers

Cierra Olivia Thomas Williams, MA

Prevention Specialist, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Image description: Cierra is a fat and sassy queer thoyewa (disabled) Miwok assa (woman) with salt and pepper hair. She is smiling into the camera in front of Lake Michigan and is wearing a blue tank shirt with a cross body jean bag.Cierra Olivia Thomas-Williams, MA (ney ee or she/her/hers... Read More →

Stephanie Solomon

DELTA Coordinator, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Solomon (she/her) is the Youth Programs Coordinator working in Primary Prevention with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She spent over 3 years as Prevention Coordinator with the Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County, with a focus on promoting safe, inclusive, and... Read More →

Tuesday October 22, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Boardroom

Prevention

2:30pm EDT

Survivor Response to Lethality Assessment; Our Evaluation Journey

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

TEMPLATE UPDATED Domestic Violence Lethality Screen for Law Enforcement pdf

Indiana began implementing the Lethality Assessment Protocol - Maryland Model in 2009. Throughout that time, it was often asked how survivors who were screened felt about the process itself. It was the one question that couldn't really be answered. Until now. This workshop will explore the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence's in-depth evaluation of survivor's experience of the LAP process, survivor's response, and the changes that will happen because of it

Speakers

Caryn Burton

Homicide Reduction Strategies Coordinator, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Caryn graduated with her BA in psychology & communications in 1999 and MS in School Counseling in May of 2007, both from Butler University. Caryn completed a one-year term of service with AmeriCorps, working with Legal Services of Indiana and from there supervised the IndyCorps program... Read More →

LAP Effectiveness Position Paper pdf

LAP Evaluation Journey 10 22 2024 pdf

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
North Conference

Advocacy

2:30pm EDT

The Intersection of Race and Mental Health Part 1

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Explore the complex intersection of race and mental health as we delve into the broader landscape of the mental health crisis in Indiana and the US. Gain insights into the scope of the issue before examining the impact of racial trauma on mental and emotional well-being. Acquire practical tools, strategies, and resources to address racial trauma, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Speakers

Jill L English

Chief of Community Equity & Inclusion, Child Advocates, Inc.

Jill L. English is a native of Indianapolis and a graduate of DePauw University, where she was the founding president of the first chartered historically black Greek organization at the institution. She has been an organizer and advocate for social justice and racial equity for over... Read More →

Annie Hostetter

Program Developer, Child Advocates Inc

Annie Hostetter is a Program Developer and facilitator for Interrupting Racism for Children at Child Advocates. She has been doing antiracist organizing for over fifteen years from post-Katrina New Orleans, the mountains of North Carolina, Tanzania, and Vermont before returning to... Read More →

Intersection of Race and Mental Health pptx

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
South Conference

Emerging Issues

2:30pm EDT

Coburn Place's Turnaround: How One Connected Team Healed a Hurting Organization

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

The pandemic and rapid expansion nearly capsized Coburn Place 2021-2022. The road from a fractured culture far beyond its capacity with poor survivor outcomes and opaque finances has been arduous but incredibly rewarding. Hear honest talk from three seasoned leaders who worked together and with the whole Coburn Place team to apply our vision “to illuminate a path forward to restore hope and promote healing” to the organization itself. This session will discuss organizational trauma and the recovery process, departmental siloing, how the leadership team found its footing to become “the First Team,” and promoted real cross-department collaboration. We will drill down on the specifics of changing staff culture through values-driven behaviors. We will discuss the role of leaders having self-awareness and learning to share power. We will also include brief summaries of how we have built staff acumen and cooperation around program data, understanding grants, fundraising, and the organization’s finances. .

Speakers

Julie Henson

Vice President of Development, Coburn Place Safe Haven

Julie Henson, CFRE, is a fundraising professional with fourteen years of experience. She currently serves as vice president of development at Coburn Place Safe Haven. Julie is passionate about community work, serving on the board of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence... Read More →

Rachel Scott

President & CEO, Coburn Place

Since August 2021, Rachel Scott has served as President & CEO for Coburn Place Safe Haven, Indiana’s largest provider of housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. There, she has led the organization’s recovery from the effects of the... Read More →

Celeste Evers

VP of Mission Impact, Coburn Place

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Breakout C

Leadership

2:30pm EDT

Dreaming into Different: Exploring Primary Prevention Practices in the Midwest Part 2

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Boardroom

Speakers

Cierra Olivia Thomas Williams, MA

Prevention Specialist, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Stephanie Solomon

DELTA Coordinator, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Tuesday October 22, 2024 2:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Boardroom

Prevention

4:00pm EDT

Mobile Advocacy: A Means to Accomplishing Survivor-Centered Services

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

In 2021, ICADV collaborated with programs from across the state to better understand and evaluate the "mobile advocacy" service model for survivors. Some programs have been conducting Mobile Advocacy since the 1970s while others transitioned to MA in the wake of COVID-19. Through the process, we discovered how impactful MA is to survivors in centering their needs. In our presentation, you will hear from folxs doing MA across the state as well as a sneak peek into our MA Toolkit to support other programs doing this work in Indiana and around the country.

Speakers

Colleen Yeakle

Evaluation Director, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Colleen Yeakle, MSW, has served as an advocate in the domestic and sexual violence fields for over 25 years, and currently serves as the Evaluation Director for the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. In this role, Colleen works with national, state and community partners to develop, impleme... Read More →

Monica Little

Advocate, Center for Women and Families

I've been with the Center for Women and Families for about 12 years all together. At the Center, we assist victims of DV/SA. I also am really passionate about Human Trafficking. At our office in Jeffersonville, we have been working the Mobile Advocacy Program for about 3 years now... Read More →

Susana Ruiz

Support & Advocacy Facilitator - Latinx Program, Center for Nonviolence

At the Center for Nonviolence I am a support advocate for survivors of violence. I am bilingual and work directly with the Spanish speaking community by connecting them to resources. I also facilitated a virtual support group for Spanish speaking women and co-facilitate the same group... Read More →

Zachary Anderson

Evaluation and Program Planning Coordinator, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV)

Zachary “Zandi” Anderson (he/him) has been the Evaluation and Program Planning Coordinator with the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) since January 2024. Prior to that, Zandi spent years working in the child welfare and disability fields. He graduated from Wabash... Read More →

Candra Ramsey

Program Director - Richmond, A Better Way Services, Inc.

Candra Ramsey is a dedicated advocate for families and children, currently serving as the Program Director at the Richmond location of A Better Way Services, Inc. A proud native of Wayne County, Indiana, Candra graduated from Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School before earning her degree... Read More →

Mobile Advocacy Factsheet pdf

Modifying Service Models—Mobile Advocacy pptx

ICADV Mobile Advocacy Report 04 pdf

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
North Conference

Advocacy

4:00pm EDT

The Intersection of Race and Mental Health Part 2

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

Speakers

Jill L English

Chief of Community Equity & Inclusion, Child Advocates, Inc.

Annie Hostetter

Program Developer, Child Advocates Inc

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
South Conference

Emerging Issues

4:00pm EDT

Coburn Place's Turnaround: How One Connected Team Healed a Hurting Organization Part 2

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

Speakers

Julie Henson

Vice President of Development, Coburn Place Safe Haven

Rachel Scott

President & CEO, Coburn Place

Celeste Evers

VP of Mission Impact, Coburn Place

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT
Breakout C

Leadership

4:00pm EDT

Pushing the Limits of Violence Prevention: Navigating controversial topics in conservative spaces

Tuesday October 22, 2024 4:00pm - 5:15pm EDT

Boardroom