NoMore Violence Week April 11 – 17th, 2016
Great Falls College
All events are free and open to the public.
Monday, April 11th
9:00 am Pin Wheel Planting on the campus lawn.
Information table set up in Heritage Hall
Tuesday, April 12th
12:00 – 1:30 pm Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse: Our Response – A presentation by Jessica
Bray -RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, and Meghan Johnson RN , SANE-A, SANE-P, with the Cascade County
Sexual Assault Response Team at Benefis Healthcare.
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This education targets healthcare providers, law enforcement, and emergency medical
personnel who may provide the first responses to a victim of abuse requiring a forensic exam.
The following topics will be covered:
Actions that should be taken in the field to help preserve evidence, and to protect the victims
psycho-social wellbeing with a focus on appropriate initial responses to sexual assault in adults
and children.
Domestic violence and child abuse forensic exams including who should have a forensic exam,
who should perform them, and the timeframe in which a patient should be seen.
Detailed component parts of a sexual assault forensic exam for both children and adults and the
chain of custody of evidence for these exams.
The types of injuries, behaviors, and situations which should alarm providers of potential child
abuse, exploitation, domestic violence, and sexual violence.
7:00 – 9:00 pm Everyone Has A Story. Video interview with Jon Krakauer, author of "Missoula:
Rape and the Justice System in a College Town". Presentation/discussion following the video by
Hillary McCrumb, a sexual assault victim in Mr. Krakauer's book. Members of Malmstrom’s OSI unit
will also be present to answer questions. Presented by the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response
Office of Malmstrom AFB. Heritage Hall.
Wednesday, April 13th
12:00 – 1:00 pm What YOU Can Do to Stop Child Abuse Informational round robin on opportunities to
help break the abuse cycle as well as community resources available for victims: CASA CAN, Dandelion
Foundation, Toby's House, Victim Witness, Child Advocate Center, and others with time for personal
interaction/Q&A with representatives from community organizations involved in child abuse. Lunch
provided by GFC Student Government. Heritage Hall
7:00 – 9:00 pm Lessons from the NFL: How to Make Communities Safer – Rita Smith, NFL Senior
advisor and former executive director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Rita
Smith has been working at the local, state and national level for over 30 years to end domestic
violence and sexual assault. She will be sharing with attendees the process of how she was asked to
advise the NFL, what has been accomplished so far, what they working on for the upcoming season,
and how those efforts can be translated to local campuses and communities to reduce violence
everywhere. There will also be time for questions from the audience. Heritage Hall.
Thursday, April 14th
12:00 – 1:30 pm Victims of Domestic Violence: There is HOPE and We Can HELP! Informational round
robin from community organizations on emotional support, legal assistance, and other important
resources for abuse victims. Topics will include the warning signs of an abusive relationship; mental
health, suicide prevention and substance abuse; child custody and other legal issues. Speakers: Voices
of Hope, YWCA, and others TBA. Lunch provided by GFC Student Government. Heritage Hall
6:30 – 8:30 pm The Wounded Helpers: Recognizing and Coping with PTSD and Vicarious
Traumatization - Dr. Chris Southall, Clinical Psychologist. This presentation is designed for anyone
who is at risk or suffers from vicarious trauma, including Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Health Care
Providers, Military, Ministry, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, and Victim Advocates. Dr.Southall
will present an engaging and interactive session on recognizing and coping with the effects of
vicarious trauma, including PTSD, and its impact on one’s personal and professional life. Heritage
Hall. CE credits pending.
Winners of the Great Falls College Graphic Arts Design Child Abuse Prevention Poster
Contest announced.
Raffle Winner of the Crown Butte Photograph donated by Stonefly Photos Announced.
Saturday, April 16th Human Trafficking: Prevention, Hope and Real Change 4 CEU’s
approved
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9:00 – 10:00 am - Sex Trafficking in Rural America? How to Stand Up and Make a Difference.
Presented by Windie Lazenko, Founder of 4her North Dakota. Windie is an honored member of the
National Survivor Network and an expert on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. Her Bio: Windie was sold to
a sex trafficking ring at the age of 13. She was victimized for the next 16 years. Windie eventually escaped
and now works as a victim advocate. She is the founder and Executive Director of 4her North Dakota.
Located primarily in the Bakken Oil Field, 4her is the only direct service organization that provides care to
victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in North Dakota. Heritage Hall.
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10:15 – 11:30 am - Natale` Adorni, Montana Law Enforcement Academy. This 60-minute
presentation will focus on 1) the dynamics of human trafficking and 2) how human trafficking
impacts law enforcement and community partners. There will be particular emphasis given to
the legal aspect of human trafficking, including specifics on laws that are in effect in Montana
and their implications. Data and trends will be discussed; education on definitions and code
terms; training on identification of human trafficking; the role of media in human trafficking;
and education with practice exercises to demonstrate effective techniques for interviewing
victims. Heritage Hall.
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11:30 – 1:00 pm Human Trafficking in Montana: Real Talk, Real Stories, Real Change: Panel
Discussion This 90-minute panel presentation will include topics related to panel members’
work in prevention of human trafficking, as well as real-life experiences. Audience participation
will be strongly encouraged with means for attendees to ask questions prior to and during the
actual panel presentation. Panel members include the CARE Center, Rick and Pat Freeland-
Rescue and Safe House operators, Russ and Darci Darlington-Rescue and Safe House operators,
Windie Lazenko, representatives from the County Attorney’s Office, and Natale` Adorni.
Heritage Hall.
Sunday, April 17th
Kolor Me 4 Kids Fun Run and Fundraiser (1 mile and 5K color run) Sponsored by Great Falls
College, University of Great Falls, MSU-Northern, and the Dandelion Foundation. All proceeds go to
the Dandelion Foundation for Child Abuse Prevention.
Course Set Up 8:00 am – Great Falls College and University of Great Falls’ campuses.
12:30 – 1:30 pm Registration at Great Falls College MSU South Court. Kids 10 and under free.
Preregister at www.active.com for a free event t-shirt and color packet.
1:30 pm Race - 5K will lead off, followed shortly thereafter by the 1 mile. Courses will include
both Great Falls College and University of Great Falls’ campuses. Medals for top male and
female finisher in each category.