June 29, 2012
Senator Ron Wyden, City and County Elected Officials, Advocates to Meet in Medford on the Violence Against Women Act
(Editors: The roundtable discussion on VAWA will start at 10 a.m. Senator Wyden and the other attendees will be available at 11 a.m. THE PRESS IS WELCOME AT EITHER TIME.)
Medford, Or -- Since 1994, the Violence Against Women Act has help thousands of women escape a life of domestic violence, achieve a measure of freedom and regain their self respect. Now, renewing the Act stalled in Congress. Senator Ron Wyden, local law enforcement officials and advocates will urge congressional action on the Act at a roundtable discussion followed by a news conference on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. The roundtable discussion about the Act will focus on its benefit and the consequences if it is not renewed.
WHO: Senator Ron WydenGinger Hahn, CEO & President of Community WorksBeth Heckert, Jackson County District Attorney’s OfficeGerry Sea, Jackson County Council Against Domestic and Sexual ViolenceChris Mallete, Illinois Valley Safe AllianceWHAT: Roundtable discussion and press availability on the need for Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. WHEN: 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 for the roundtable, 11 a.m. for the press availability. WHERE: Community Works1st Floor Conf Room201 W. Main St.Medford Additional roundtable attendees (invited) include: Carrie Wineland, Josephine County District Attorney’s OfficeLt. Mike Budreau, Medford Police DepartmentDon Pinkham, CPA, Board Chair, Community WorksElisabeth Zinser, Board member, Community WorksLaura Cromwell, Jackson County District Attorney’s OfficeDiana Hamilton, Director of Victim’s Services at Jackson Co DA’s OfficeKate Lehman, Program Manager for Sexual Assault Victim Services at Community WorksJeremy Hubbard, Probation OfficerShane Hagey, Director of Community JusticeSusan Moen, Executive Director of Sexual Assault Response Team (SART),Krisanna Albrecht, Executive Director of the Women’s Crisis Support Team in Grants PassNext Article
