About the Institute
The CLSSP 2012 Institute will bring together over 100 grantees and experts from a variety of fields. This institute will provide participants with significant opportunities for networking, resource and expertise sharing and critical discussions on traditionally challenging topics.
Two representatives from each site are required to attend.
Participants can be from the lead organization or MOU partner agencies.
Institute Theme
Back to Our Roots
This institute will ground us in the roots of our work so that we can strengthen innovation and growth by:
- Using culture as a catalyst for social change and healing; and
- (Re) connecting to our history and core values as a social justice movement.
Institute Objectives
By the end of the institute participants will be better able to:
- Critically analyze the philosophical, historical, and social context of the anti-violence and other social justice movements.
- Promote culture and art as means of social justice and healing.
- Integrate concrete organizational development practices and tools in their advocacy work.
- Enhance their individual, systems and community advocacy based on the above mentioned critical analysis.
Confirmed Plenary Speakers/Performers
Olga Trujillo
Climbing Poetree
Kim Fountain
Alva Moreno
Umi Shelia Hankins
Santa Molina
Kalimah Johnson
Institute Fees
There is NO registration fee to attend the institute. However, participants and presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. This is an OVW-sponsored event therefore OVW funds can be used to attend. Please, check with your OVW program specialist for confirmation and guidance.
Questions about the Institute
If you have questions about the content of the institute, please contact Heidi Notario-Smull, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at (717) 303-3541 or email her at hnotario@casadeesperanza.org.
Hotel
Hotel information will be emailed to the email address you submit on your registration form. The rate for sleeping rooms is the 2011-2012 government per Diem rate for New Orleans, LA, which is $101.00 plus tax per night single, $121.00 plus tax per night double (sharing).
Registration
If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please either email Jeanne Larson at jlarson@bwjp.org, or call BWJP at (800) 903-0111 option 1
Jeanne Larson, ext. 101 or
Vicky Lynes, ext. 100
Important:
You will receive a confirmation upon completion of your registration to the email address you submit on your registration form. This confirmation includes instructions and deadlines for making your hotel reservations. If you do NOT receive this confirmation (check your junk mail) please contact Jeanne Larson and she will send you a copy. Thank you!