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Indiana's Commitment to Primary Prevention: A State Free of Sexual Violence Tools and Resources

On October 29, 2009, the Indiana State Department of Health presented the strategic priorities developed for Indiana's first sexual violence primary prevention plan at a statewide, multidisciplinary summit.  The summit took place at the Indianapolis Central Library's Clowes Auditorium.  Over one hundred professionals and concerned community members attended to learn about prevention efforts in Indiana and how they could become involved.

Below is the summit agenda with links to the presentations and resources given. 

The Indiana State Department of Health
Presents
Indiana's Commitment to Primary Prevention: A State Free of Sexual Violence

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Indianapolis Central Library
Clowes Auditorium
40 E. St. Clair St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Deanna Dewberry, Emcee, WISH-TV
(Click here for the press release and here to see the WISH-TV coverage)

The Public Health Approach to Sexual Violence Prevention
Abigail Kelly-Smith, Indiana State Department of Health

Applying Prevention Science to Sexual Violence: Current Trends and Future Directions
Corinne Graffunder, Ph.D., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Planning Process: Obtaining Input from Indiana Citizens
Pam Robbins and Juanita Russell, PeopleWork Associates, LLC

Indiana's Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Plan:
Key Recommendations and Strategic Priorities
Abby Kelly-Smith, Indiana State Department of Health
(click here to view the document listing the strategic priorities of the state plan)

Please check back often for additional resources on implementation of the state plan.  The final draft will be posted in February 2010.

Sexual Violence Primary Prevention Program Information

Click here to learn about sexual violence primary prevention efforts in Indiana.

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