Friends Against Family Violence
Advocacy, Crisis Support, Shelter, and Prevention
24-Hour Crisis Hotline:
What:
2024 Annual Uintah Basin Domestic and Sexual Violence Conference
When:
October 10, 2024
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Uintah Conference Center
313 E 200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
Contact:
435-781-0613
admin@fafv.org
Conference Agenda
8 - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Housekeeping
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Lindsey Garlick, Uintah Basin Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition
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Emcee: Bob Peterson, Utah State University
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Opening: Serving Marginalized Communities
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Liz Marie Santiago-Otero & Heidi Patterson,
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
9:45 - 10 a.m. Snack Break
10 -10:50 a.m. Breakout #1:
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In her shoes
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Alisha Gowen, Healing Roots Therapy
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A Window Between Worlds
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Haylee Toland, Friends Against Family Violence
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Domestic Violence 102 -
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Liz Marie Santiago-Otero & Heidi Patterson,
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
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10:55 - 11:45 a.m. Breakout #2:
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In her shoes
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Alisha Gowen, Healing Roots Therapy
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Sexual Assault in Rural Communities
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Andi Tremonte, Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault
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Rural Homelessness and Domestic Violence Panel
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Ashleigh Lindquist, Myton Housing Authority
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Kim Dieter, Uintah Basin Association of Governments
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Marcie Buka, Friends Against Family Violence
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
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Coalition update during lunch
12:50 - 1:40 p.m. Breakout #3:
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In her Shoes
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Alisha Gowen, Healing Roots Therapy
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Addiction and Domestic Violence
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December Hatch, Be the Light Recovery Foundation
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Survivor Story
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Michelle Nybo
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1:45 - 2:15 p.m. In Her Shoes Debrief
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Alisha Gowen, Healing Roots Therapy
2:15 - 2:30 p.m. Snack Break
2:30 - 3:45 p.m. Zombies and Gang Fights: How Police Experience Can Help Us Better Understand Trauma Victims
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Trent Dressen, Utah Prosecution Council
3:50 - 4:40 p.m. Secondary Trauma in the Helping Field
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Keith Campbell, Vernal City Police Department
4:40 - 5 p.m. Closing remarks and raffle drawing
Liz Marie Santiago-Otero
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC)
Opening Plenary, DV 102, and Rural Homelessness Panel
Since 1998, Liz Marie has been working in various areas in the social Services field, including working with adults with disabilities, ADA transportation, Community Action, and more. She has served as the Housing and Meaningful Access Coordinator with the UDVC since 2022.
Heidi Patterson, SSW
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC)
Opening Plenary and DV 102
Heidi joined the UDVC in February of 2023 as their Training Coordinator. She began her career as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate in a community-based crisis center. During her 10 years there she also served as the Outreach Coordinator, Transitional Housing Program Manager, Director of Client Services, and Director of Residential Services.
Trent Dressen
Utah Prosecution Council
Zombies and Gang Fights: How Police Experience Can Help Us Better Understand Trauma Victims
Trent has been with the Utah Prosecution council since October 2023 where he trains prosecutors statewide. As the Sex Assault Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor, Trent also provides training to law enforcement, advocates, and support staff. He has spent 18 years in various roles in the criminal justice system, as well as the military.
Keith Campbell
Vernal Police Department
Secondary Trauma in the Helping Field
Keith has served for over 36 years in many facets of law enforcement and corrections. This includes as a Correctional Officer, Patrol Duties, Criminal Investigations, Public Affairs, several task forces, 27+ years of supervising officers, and as an instructor for the Utah Police Academy and Colorado Police Academy. He has Commanded Response Teams, Strike Forces, and more. He has served as the Assistant Chief of Police at Vernal Police Department for the last 15 years.
Alisha Gowen, LCSW
Healing Roots Therapy
In Her Shoes
Alisha has dedicated her career to working with vulnerable populations impacted by trauma and abuse. She is an expert in the fields of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and victimology. She is the owner of Healing Roots Therapy and a Registered Play Therapist. She is a founding member of the local non-profit, Northeastern Utah Friends Against Family Violence.
Haylee Toland
Friends Against Family Violence (FAFV)
Interactive Session: Building Resiliency
Haylee is a former educator with a master's in education and trauma-informed practices. She is a nationally credentialed advocate through NACP. She currently serves at the Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Coordinator at FAFV. Haylee has 15 years in education working in the Uintah Basin, West Valley, the Navajo Nation, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
Andi Tremonte
Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (UCASA)
Sexual Assault in Rural Communities
Andi serves as the Program Development Director for UCASA and supports sexual assault programs, domestic violence service providers, and government organizations in Utah. Andi's career has focused on working with LGBTQIA+ victims of crime from youth to adulthood.
Ashleigh Linquist
Myton Housing Authority
Domestic Violence and Rural Homelessness Panel
Ashleigh serves as the Executive Director for the Uintah Basin Assistance Council and Myton City Housing Authority and has worked at these agencies for 15 years. Her company strives to provide affordable housing to the residents of the Uintah Basin. They provide subsidized housing to senior citizens and disabled households as well as affordable housing to income qualified individuals.
Kim Dieter
Uintah Basin Association of Governments (UBAOG)
Domestic Violence and Rural Homelessness Panel
Kim Dieter works as the Community Services Director with UBAOG. She serves on the Utah Balance of State Continuum of Care Board, Community Action Partnership of Utah Executive Board, Local Homeless Council, and leads the area point-in-time count. She has operated and provided case management to clients in a Domestic Violence Transitional Home Project for the past 15 years.
Marcie Buka
Friends Against Family Violence
Domestic Violence and Rural Homelessness Panel
Marcie has over 30 years working in the public sector. Her career includes roles at the Area Agency on Aging, Myton City Housing Authority & Uintah Basin Assistance Council, Uintah County Attorney's office, Vernal City PD as a Crisis Advocate, State of Utah as a Case Manager, culminating in a recent dream position with Friends Against Family Violence.
December Hatch
Be the Light Recovery Foundation
Addiction and Domestic Violence
December serves at the Service Coordinator for the StepOne service at Ashley Regional Medical Center. She also serves as the Director of the Be the Light Recovery Foundation. She provides direct support for individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders while also providing education to the community to reduce stigma and increase access to resources.
Michelle Nybo
Community Member
Survivor Story
Michelle grew up in a turbulent environment marked by parental alienation. As a juvenile, she entered the foster care system, where she found a stable home. As an adult, she faced further hardships, including experiences of multiple domestic violence partners and struggles with substance use. Today, Michelle seeks to empower individuals to break the cycles of trauma.
Lindsey Garlick
Uintah Basin Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition
Coalition Update
Lindsey serves as the Victim Services Coordinator for Duchesne County’s law enforcement. She serves as the Chair of the Uintah Basin Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition, the previous coordinator for Duchesne County’s Sexual Assault Response Team, and as the 8th District Judicial Victims’ Rights Chair.