Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Membership Information

The committee meets every other month. Attached is a list of meeting dates/times/location. Annual fees are $40 and provide the following benefits:

• Updates on committee projects, meetings, and programs.
• Being a part of a countywide committee that focuses on primary prevention and improved services to survivors of domestic & sexual violence.
• Opportunity to meet and interact with individuals from the court system, law enforcement, higher education, county government, prosecuting attorneys and non-profit agencies in Ottawa County
• Speaker Series that offer CEU credits on topics that support our mission

** For more information on becoming a member or attending our trainings please contact Jo Ann Wassenaar @ 616-331-2748 or Click Here for a Membership Application.

Programs/Services

The Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and the GVSU Women’s Center presents the following speaker series:

Stopping the Violence: Effective Community Response

Date: Monday, Sept 27, 2010
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: Rm 102 ~ GVSU Holland Meijer Campus (located at 515 S. Waverly Rd/Holland 49423)

Ben Atherton-Zeman from "Voices of Men" will facilitate training on the awareness and prevention of domestic violence within our communities. Ben uses engaging and relevant material, through numerous means, to create an interactive workshop. Participants will learn different aspects of violence against women, and how they can become part of the solution to ending that violence. Additionally, individuals will be provided with tools needed to make a difference in the workplace, in their homes, schools, and faith-based communities. Discretion advised: skit/program includes graphic simulated violence.

Upstream 2010: Promoting Healthy Communication & Respect in Relationships

Date: Wednesday, October 6th
Time: 12 - 1:30pm
Location: GVSU Meijer Campus (located @ 515 S. Waverly Road/Holland)

Participants will engage in an interactive workshop exploring healthy and respectful relationships. Lesley A. Coghill, DELTA Project Coordinator for Ottawa County will lead the discussion which will center on a deeper understanding of dating violence and domestic violence, gaining practical ideas for promoting awareness about dating violence and domestic violence in faith communities, and learning prevention tools that can be shared with leadership teams and others. Participants will receive a training packet, prevention toolkit, and tangible ideas to use in faith communities and at home. This workshop is open to all.

Protecting All Students from Harassment: What Students and Parents Can Do!

Date: Friday, November 19th
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: GVSU Meijer Campus Rm 102 (located @ 515 S. Waverly Road/Holland)

Jennifer L. Martin, Ph.D. of Oakland University will provide an overview of different forms of harassment and bullying, its effect on victims, and what parents and schools can do in order to promote a safer, more equitable learning environment for all students. The legal responsibilities of schools and the legal rights of parents and student will be addressed. Title IX case law will be discussed which protects students from sexual harassment. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences and discuss potential solutions.

The series is free. For social workers needing CEU’s for licensing requirements this will be available on site for $15. Please call 616-331-2748 or sign up on-line at: www.gvsu.edu/women_cen and reserve a space for you and your staff members. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches.

For individuals requiring special accommodations please call the Women’s Center at 616-331-2748 or email at: womenctr@gvsu.edu.

Information on the 2010-11 Speaker Series will be coming soon!

"Together We Can" Award Program

Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Location: Christ Memorial Church (595 Graafschap Road - Holland)
Time: 6:00PM

Featured Speaker/MC - Dan Seaborn from Winning At Home
Cost: $25 (includes a dinner buffet)

The 9th Annual Together We Can Appreciation Dinner will be held October 26,2010 at Christ Memorial Church. Gathering for the buffet dinner will begin at 6:00pm. The evening's featured speaker is Dan Seaborn, family relationship and development expert, who has established the Winning At Home organization in West Michigan. Event cost is $25.00 per person; tickets can be requested from kflowerday@miottawa.org. This Awards Dinner will recognize persons who have made a contribution to the prevention of domestic and sexual violence during the past year. The Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (LAADSV) and the Allegan County Coordinating Council on Domestic Violence (ACCCDV) are accepting nominations for an Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer, Outstanding Agency Professional, and an Outstanding Community Member from Allegan and Ottawa County. Nomination forms are available on-line at www.laadsv.org. The nomination and selection process is confidential. Please do not notify the candidate of your decision to nominate him or her. Return the completed nomination form with supporting documentation by September 28,2010 at 5:00pm to Val Lyle, Sylvia's Place, PO Box 13, Allegan, MI 49010 or by email to all@sylviasplace.com.

Nomination Forms:
Law Enforcement Official
Agency Professional
Mary Martin Award (community member)

February 2011 - "Strike Out Domestic and Sexual Violence" Bowling Tournament/Fund Raiser. More information will be coming soon!

Community Program

The DELTA Project of Ottawa County, a project of Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, is dedicated to working with local communities, schools, faith leaders, parents, youth, and men and boys as allies to prevent domestic violence before it happens. Domestic violence is a community wide issue. We all have a role to play in prevention. For information on bringing this program to your location please check out the following website: http://delta.aplaceforwomen.org/.