The Crisis Center for Religious Women

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1 The Crisis Center for Religious Women is proud to host an International Conference on The Jewish Community Confronts Violence & Abuse Gold Sponsors December 1-3, 2014 Ramada Hotel Jerusalem, Israel הלב פתוח לרווחה מדינת ישראל משרד הרווחה והשירותים החברתיים האגף לנוער צעירים ושירותי תקון השרות למתבגרים צעירות וצעירים

2 Silver Sponsors OHEL Children s Home and Family Services Yeshiva University in Israel, Yeshiva University Israel Alumni Noa Ariel s Puppet Theatre Playback Na'na Dance Theater - Toby Klein Greenwald Gilad Theatre - Tsvika and Dikla Zar The Social Theatre - Alon Margalit Bronze Sponsors Project S.A.R.A.H (Stop Abusive Relationships At Home) Shalom Task Force The Eden Center

3 An International Conference on The Jewish Community Confronts Violence & Abuse Dear Colleagues, We are proud and honored to invite you to an international conference on The Jewish Community Confronts Violence and Abuse. The three-day conference, to be hosted by the Crisis Center for Religious Women, will take place on December 1-3, 2014, at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem. The conference will offer a social, halachic and educational focus on this epidemic problem facing Jewish communities worldwide. The Crisis Center for Religious Women aims to present a comprehensive, varied, thoughtprovoking and informative program appropriate for a wide range of professional disciplines, as well as community leaders and concerned parents. We have made every effort to invite world renowned experts in the field to be keynote speakers. We look forward to welcoming you in Jerusalem. Debbie Gross Director, Crisis Center for Religious Women PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Keynote Speakers Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rav David Lau Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky James M. Cantor, PhD, Psychologist and Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Associate Professor, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Editor-in-Chief, Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment Linda Graham, MFT, Psychotherapist, Meditation teacher and Author of Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being Satya B. Laren, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai David Pelcovitz, PhD, Straus Professor of Psychology and Education, Azrieli Graduate School, Yeshiva University Topics Mandated Reporting and its Dilemmas / Treatment of Child Abuse: Halachic Aspects / Abuse of the Elderly / Parameters for Speaking Lashon Hara / Bullying and Bully Prevention in Schools: Challenge and Opportunity / Building Child Safety Programs in the Religious Community / Addiction to Pornography / The Neuropsychology of Revenge / Medication Treatments for Violence and Abuse / The Role of the Community Bet Din in Protecting the Public Target Audience Rabbis / Community Leaders / Educators / Teachers / Parents / Psychologists / Social Workers / Physicians / Nurses / Social Service Organizations / NGO s / Lawyers

4 An International Conference on The Jewish Community Confronts Violence & Abuse General Information Venue: The conference will take place at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem. Date: December 1-3, 2014 Language: The conference will be conducted in English and Hebrew Welcoming Reception: A welcoming reception will be held Sunday, November 30th at 19:00. Gala Banquet: A festive evening will be held on Monday, December 1st at 20:00 and will be charged separately. Night Tour: On Tuesday evening, December 2nd, there will be a night tour of Jerusalem. Exhibition: A commercial exhibition will take place during the conference. For further information please contact the Secretariat Advertising and Sponsorship: Please contact the Secretariat for space in the conference program and/or sponsorship of speakers, sessions and events. Certificate of Participation: Will be supplied to participants upon request. Letters of Invitation: Upon request, the Secretariat will send a personal invitation to participate in the conference. It should be understood that such an invitation is only meant to help visitors raise funds or obtain a visa and does not represent commitment on the part of the organizers to provide financial support. Registration Fee: Prices for Tourists Until Until on Site Participants One day $140 $150 $160 Two days $270 $285 $320 Three days $400 $450 $480 Presenters $350 $350 $350 למחירי השתתפות לאזרחי ישראל Accompanying Persons fee of $100 includes the welcoming reception, opening ceremony, and night tour of Jerusalem. The fee does not include attendance in program sessions. Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing via fax, or post. Registration cancellations received: before November 1, full refund less $60 processing charges between November 2 and November 21-50% refund after November 21, no refund Refunds will be processed within two months after the conference. Accommodations and Tours Organized by Eshet Incoming For details and registration: [email protected] Secretariat ISAS International Seminars POB 34001, Jerusalem , Israel Tel: / Fax: [email protected] /

5 Registration Form - Crisis Center Conference Please send to: ISAS International Seminars / POB 34001, Jerusalem , Israel Tel: / Fax: / [email protected] Surname First Name Place of Work Mailing Address (please check: Work Home) City Postal Code Country Telephone Cell Accompanying Person (Name): Please itemize payments: Registration fee $ Accompanying person(s) $ Total $ I enclose a check or money order payable to ISAS International Seminars Bill my credit card: VISA / MC / AMEX / DINERS Number Exp. Date 3-4 Digit Security Code Bank transfer to: ISAS International Seminars Ltd. Bank Leumi Branch #780, 19 King David St., Jerusalem, Israel Account Number 9400/87 SWIFT Account: LUMIILIT IBAN Code: IL Please /fax a copy of the bank transfer instructions to the Secretariat. Signature Date