5 Years Forward: Progress and Partnership at the Intersection of Child Welfare and Domestic Violence – Online Summit 

This online event will showcase five years of strategic investments, research and advocacy at the intersection of child welfare and domestic violence. The webinar will offer participants insight into the progress achieved, the lessons that shape current practice, and emerging opportunities to further strengthen safety, stability, and well-being for survivors and their children.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Alyson Messenger —Jenesse Center 

Izzy Swindler — Assemblymember Tom Lackey

Jacqueline Herrera — Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers 

Krista Colon — California Partnership to End Domestic Violence 

Kristina Lovato — University of California, Berkeley

Lisa Whitecrow — Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services 

Lizzie Shuster — SD3, Office of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

Monica Banken — SD5, Office of Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Roman James — SD3, Commission for Children and Families, Co Chair-Racial Justice Committee // Co-Chair, DV LEAP Committee // Office of Violence Prevention Community Partnership Council

Sharon Balmer Cartagena — Public Counsel

Tamara Hunter — Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services 

Yvette Lozano — Peace Over Violence 

More speakers TBA! 

Zoom Webinar

The Zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event.

Please RSVP by Monday, January 26.

For any questions, please email Taylor Dudley at dudley@gseis.ucla.edu.

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