white tiger women's conference attendees

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8:45 Registration opens – distribution of white ribbons

9:30 - 10:00 Conference Introduction and Memorial Tribute to the 14 victims of University of Montreal’s École Polytechnique Massacre of December 1989

10:00 -10:30
A Survivor's Story
Sandie Bellows, Survivor and Victims Advocate

Sandie Bellows was abducted in front of a bank in St. Catharines, by an dangerous offender who had already raped and stabbed a girl to death in London, and went to Toronto and brutally beat a man to death (he died 24 hours later). He then travelled to St. Catharines where she was abducted in broad daylight, while 4 people watched and chose to do nothing. Sandie was driven all over until he agreed to let her go. The man then he drove into a wooded area where she was brutally raped, stabbed, beaten and almost murdered. Sandie was rescued by a retired policeofficer who was hauling logs in his wooded area.

10:30-11:00 What to expect when you call the police...
Speaker TBA, London Police Service
http://www.police.london.ca/

Less than 10 percent of sexual assaults are ever reported to the police. There are many reasons why a victim may choose not to report such a crime. One major reason is the fear of the unknown. This presentation is designed to help girls understand when they should call 911 - and what exactly is involved in reporting a crime.. what will the police officers say and ask when they arrive, will they have to inform your parents, will they advise you to go to the hospital... what are your rights... A female police officer will speak about what a assault victim can expect once a call is made to 911.






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11:00 – 11:30
Musical performance by Katie Sevigny
http://www.myspace.com/katiesevigny
Prepare to be seduced by the music that she brings. At 25 years of age, this Montrealer, Katie Sevigny, just exudes emotion on stage. This singer/songwriter/pianist soon to be star, not only writes beautiful songs, but she captures her audience in a way that keeps them coming back for more. Unlike most pianists who start to learn piano at a young age, Katie began teaching herself to play at the late age of 18 and has proved herself a real talent. Katie Studied Classical singing at Vanier College but she started singing professionally in Choir at the age of 14. She has appeared on television morning shows and is a regional Canadian Idol finalist.


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11:30– 1:00
Lunch




1:00 – 1:30
Healthy Relationships and Abusive Relationships
Cathy Wong, Victim Advocate
London Abused Women's Center
www.lawc.on.ca

Cathy has provided advocacy, support, and counselling to abused women at the London Abused Women’s Centre, Chatham Kent Women’s Centre, as well as at the Rural Resource Centre in Strathroy as a community outreach counsellor with rural women who have been subjected to abuse. She has facilitated hundreds of educational support groups for women throughout her 23 year career as an advocate / counselor.

Cathy has also been employed by Middlesex Victim Services and was instrumental in developing an Attorney General Safety Incentive in 2001, providing personalized safety planning with victims of domestic violence who have been assessed to be at risk for potential injury or femicide by their intimate partners.

She worked as a primary case worker for Young Offenders Open Custody facility for youths ages 12 – 15 years involved in the criminal justice system. This opportunity provided Cathy an intense learning experience with youths lost in feelings of anger and lack of trust as a result of not having positive role models in their lives.

1:30- 2:00
Sexual Assault and Date Rape
Joan Tuchlinsky, Public Education Coordinator,
Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Center
www.kwsasc.org

Dating Violence and How to Support Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted. This presentation offers an opportunity to explore the topic of dating violence/sexual violence, the impact on women’s lives individually and as a community and how to support someone who has been sexually assaulted.

Joan is the Public Education Coordinator at the Kitchener-Waterloo Sexual Assault Support Centre, a feminist non-profit organization. She has facilitated workshops on sexual harassment, dating violence and other topics as well as providing training on how to support a sexual assault survivor. Joan has co-facilitated the Supporters of Survivors (SOS) group and The MARC Project (Men’s Anti-Rape Coalition) at KWASC. Joan is a diaconal minister in the United Church of Canada. The focus of her education and training is education, pastoral care and service.

london centre
KW rape centre
2:00 – 2:30
A GIRLS GOTTA DO WHAT A GIRLS GOTTA DO
SELF-DEFENSE 101
Eva Villalba, Senior Instructor, The White Tiger Group

An introduction to simple and easy techniques to help keep you safe. Eva will demonstrate on a padded male aggressor double her size. She will also pick out members of the audience to assist her Eva is a Senior Instructor with The White Tiger Group. She has been actively teaching women's self-defense for over five years. She has been featured on local television shows discussing personal safety for women and girls. Eva holds a BA in Psychology and Linguistics from McGill University and is very involved in stopping violence against women.
girl practice
2:30 –3:00
Musical performance by Anastasia
http://www.anastasiasongs.com
A native of Novouralsk, Russia, Anastasia started writing songs in grade 8 –when she was bored in history class; She moved to Ottawa in 1998 and began studying music. Within the last 6 years Anastasia turned from talented child into promising performing artist and songwriter. While living in Ottawa she worked hard to improve her talent by taking classes in vocal, song-writing and other musical aspects. Now she is recording an album to showcase her vocals as well as songwriting talents. A Canadian Idol regional finalist, Anastasia has performed on national television shows such as CTV Television's 'Good Morning Canada'..
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Ramada Inn London
817 Exeter Road London, ON
www.ramadainnlondon.com