38th Community Conference on Sexual Battery & Relationship Violence – Gainesville, FL

Welcome to the 38th Community Conference on Sexual Battery & Relationship Violence

Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Trinity United Methodist Church for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and expert presenters. This event aims to raise awareness, educate the community, and provide continuing education units (CEUs) for professionals who need them. Together, we can work towards creating a safer and more supportive environment for everyone.

Tickets are sold online only. Ticket sales will end on Monday, February 24th at 5:00 pm. Tickets will not be available to purchase on site so please purchase your tickets here ASAP and no later than 2/24.

The ticket price of $65 includes all conference content, a light continental breakfast, coffee and tea, buffet lunch, and snacks.

The conference offers 6 CEUs certified through Suwannee River AHEC. If you would like CEU credits, please use the “add on” option when you register. The fee for CEUs is $20.

There are also tabling opportunities for your organization. See the “add on” option when registering.

Conference program:

9-10AM

Keynote: Elder Abuse

Shannon Miller, Esq., Miller Elder Law Firm

10-11AM

SANE Kit Tracking

Marci Scott, FDLE

11AM-12PM, choose (1) course

• Domestic Violence & Elder Abuse

Leslie Andrews, Elder Options

• U-Visas

Florida Legal Services

12-1PM: Lunch

1-1:30PM

Keynote: UFPD Co-Responder Unit

Meggen Sixbey, Ph.D., UFPD

1:30-2:30PM

Roundtable, co-responder programs

• University of Florida Police Department
• Gainesville Police Department
• Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

2:30-3:30PM

Stalking

Rebecca DeCesare, Ph.D., UF

3:30-4:30PM

Legal Changes Affecting the People We Serve

Brooke King, State Attorney’s Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit