For Immediate Release: October 11, 2024
Contact: Elis Ramos-Garcia
Office of Community Wellness and Safety
(414) 340-0507
[email protected]
6th Annual Love Without Violence Conference
MILWAUKEE – The City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety is hosting a 3-day Love Without Violence Conference at Missing Peace Community Collective (3248 W. Brown Street).
The 6th annual event is dedicated to raising awareness about family and intimate partner violence while promoting healing, resilience, and community support. This conference aims to create a safe space for discussions around the complexities of relationships and the importance of nurturing love that is free from violence.
Why Attend?
Participation not only enriches our community dialogue but also contributes to a vital cause. Funds raised through donations at this event will support We Are Here, a diverse collective offering inclusive, welcoming, and nonjudgmental resources throughout Milwaukee. Together, we can foster an environment where everyone feels safe and valued.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is open to anyone interested in learning more about the impact of violence on families and relationships. Whether a survivor, a supporter, a professional, or simply someone who cares about creating a safer community, each voice is essential.
Program Agenda
Wednesday, October 16
- 6-6:30PM – Networking & Self-Care with Hors d’oeuvres
- 6:30-9PM – Purple Ribbon Award Ceremony
Thursday, October 17 (Purple Thursday)
- 9-9:30AM – Breakfast & Networking
- 9:30-10AM – Press Conference (Director Ashanti Hamilton, Dr. Latrice Buck, Antonia Norton, Janan Najeeb)
- 11AM-12PM – Artistic Expression
- 12-1PM – Lunch
- 1-2:30PM – Men’s Workshop
- 2:30-3:30PM – Keynote Speaker Dr. Carolyn M. West
- 3:30-4:30PM – Healing Space
Friday, October 18
- 9-9:30AM – Breakfast & Networking
- 10-11:30AM – The State of Prevention in Milwaukee
- 12-1:30PM – Lunch with Youth and Interpersonal Violence Panel
- 1:45-3PM – MKE Conversations – Real Talk About Relationships
- 3-3:15PM – Closing Healing Space
Register Now!
Join us in our mission to promote love without violence. Together, we can create a brighter, safer future for all → bit.ly/LoveWithoutViolenceCon6
Learn more about the OCWS at milwaukee.gov/staysafe.
View the live stream on our Facebook page. Follow us at facebook.com/MKEOCWS and instagram.com/mkecommunitywellnessandsafety for updates.
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