workshops

WHAT'S DV GOT TO DO WITH IT?

10:30AM - 11:45AM

In This Session We Will Discuss The Importance Of Facilitating And Discussing Domestic Violence With Fathers. The Workshop Will Use Hand On Activities And Video's. The Definition Of Domestic Violence Will Be Discussed Along With The Effects Of DV On Children. We Will Define What DV Is And How The Court Sees DV. Participants Will Walk Away With Tips And Tools On How To Discuss DV In Their Programs And With Participants

Speakers

MS. AVIS FILES

Director Brothers and Sisters United Toledo, OH

Avis Denise Files Is A Program Director, Facilitator, And Entrepreneur. Avis Received A B.A. In Human Services From The University Of Toledo. Over Her Career, She Has Worked In Domestic Violence, Homelessness, And Drug Addiction Services. Avis Has Traveled To Various Venues Speaking On Subjects Such As Fathers And Domestic Violence, Recuitment And Retention Of African Americans, Co-Parenting, And Program Outcome Results.

Her Most Recent Experience Has Concentrated On Healthy Marriage And Resposible Fatherhood. She Was A Programn Coordinator For An Office Of Family Assistance (OFA) Grant-Funded A Healthy Marriage Program, Keeping It Together, For Five Years (2006-2011), A Program That Concentrated On Working With African American Couples. She Served As Program Director For Three Years Dor OFA Grant-Funded Healthy Marriage Program Keeping Ir Together (2011-2014). This Program Concentrated On Helping Couples, Singles, And Youth Learn Healthy Marriage Skills.

In June 2017, Ms. Files Received The Honor Of Being The First Woman To Receive The Vicky Turetsky Woman In Responsible Fatherhood Leadership Award, Named After The Former Commissioner For The Federal Office Of Child Support. It Is Given Annually To A Woman Whose Work Is Advancing The Field Of Resposible Fatherhood And Family Strengthening. She Received This Honor At The NPCL 19th Annual International Fatherhood Spirit Of Fatherhood Awards Luncheon In Kansas City, Missouri.