A Symposium on Men & Sexual Trauma: Healing & Recovery 

Join us for an interactive learning and networking opportunity with six widely recognized leaders working to put an end to male sexual abuse and raise awareness about what is needed to reach and help male survivors. Featuring: 

• Mike Lew, M.Ed. Co-Director of The Next Step Counseling and Training Center; Author of Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child Abuse and Leaping upon the Mountains: Men Proclaiming Victory Over Sexual Child Abuse

• Peter Pollard, Communications and Professional Relations Director at 1 in 6, Inc. www.1in6.org  (support for men and those who care about them)

• Mike Skinner, Award-winning Mental Health Advocate, Survivor and Musician www.mskinnermusic.com  and  www.survivingspirit.com  

• Richard Smith, M.A. Program Director of Liberty Partnerships Rising Stars Program; Re-entry Programs Developer, Proud father of two sons; www.rsspeaks.com ;  From “In-powerment” to Empowerment | Richard Smith | TEDxSchenectady ;

• Dennis Tyson, M.P.A. Founder and Director of O’Brien Dennis Initiative; NY, NY.  www.obdi.org

• Rommell Washington, LCSW, ACSW Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, Crime Victims Treatment Center, NY, NY. www.cvtcnyc.org  

Building Connections Project Directors

• Chrys Ballerano of New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) www.nyscasa.org
• Deb Faust of Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) www.mhanys.org

Schedule:

• 8:00 am Registration Begins
• 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions
• 9:15 am Panel Presentation. Each panelist will discuss their work regarding Understanding Childhood Sexual Abuse: How to Engage Children and Families-With an Emphasis on Male Sexual Abuse.
• 11:15 am Brief documentary from the Bristlecone Project of 1in6 (30 minutes)
• 11:45 Discussion of the film w/ audience Q & A
• 12:30 pm Lunch buffet (provided)
• 1:00 pm Mike Skinner -Songs of a Survivor
• 2:00 pm Mike Lew leads a summary of key points for outreach and effective healing.
• 3:00 pm All panelists address Q & A and wrap up discussion together.
• 4:15 pm Evalutions completed closing.

You may register by check offline by completing the following information and mailing it in with $35 payment by June 6th to: NYSCASA, 28 Essex Street, Albany, NY 12206 ATTN: BC Project

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To register online click the Register Now! button below and pay by credit card. For additional information or assistance you may contact Chrys Ballerano: cballerano@nyscasa.org or at (518) 482-4222 x308 or Deb Faust: dfaust@mhanys.org or at (518) 439-0439 x221

This event is open to the public but space is limited and registration is required.

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