Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

[Juliette Grimmett <>]

Dear Campus and Community Partners,

Chrysalis Network is so excited to announce that registration is now live for the 8th Annual Solving the Campus Sexual Assault & Dating Violence Puzzle VIRTUAL International Conference, brought to you by Chrysalis Network, the NC State University Counseling Center, and the NC State University Women’s Center.

This year’s virtual conference seeks to highlight the relentless, and brave work being done around the world to respond to and prevent sexual and dating violence on college campuses – even in the midst of a pandemic and civil unrest. Our theme, Centering Intersecting Movements as We Listen, Reimagine, & Engage Our Communities strives to highlight the lessons learned in navigating our collective work in these unprecedented times and how we will move forward.

Though we will not be in person, we are bringing you the same great content that you’ve come to value every year, and that many of you experienced with us in 2020. Please see conference pricing below, and on the conference website. Follow all conference updates on our instagram page and don't forget our hashtag when posting, #PuzzlesNC2021

We will also again be using Whova for our state of the art virtual conferencing software to bring you the best possible experience from the safety of your homes/offices. This platform provides so many fun ways to connect with each other - we know you will love it as much as we did last year!

REGISTER NOW

Workshop & Poster Proposals due September 17th!

Please consider sharing your wonderful work with us! Workshop and poster applications are due by Friday September 17, 2021. Please see the application for a list of priority areas.

Accepted presenters will receive a discounted registration rate of $75 for up to 2 presenters.

We are finalizing our keynote speakers/panels for the conference. If you are interested in being considered as a speaker or have a recommendation for a speaker/panel, please send the contact information to me, .

Scholarship Opportunities

Jackson Lewis Scholarship*

Thank you to Jackson Lewis for funding 5 conference registrations! This scholarship is available for anyone needing financial assistance to attend Puzzles 2021. Please note, if you apply and do not receive the scholarship, we will offer you the early registration rate. Applications are due by Friday, November 5th, with notifications made by November 12th. 

The Chrysalis Network Whole Circle Scholarship*

A registration scholarship designed to support students, advocates, and prevention professionals who self-identify as belonging to neurodiverse or disability communities. In the spirit of “Nothing about us without us,” this scholarship was initiated by an autistic advocate and survivor, and seeks to increase visibility and support for individuals from these marginalized communities who work to end violence in all of its forms. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of professionals in the field who identify as autistic and/or part of the disability community. Applications are due by November 5th. Current funding provides for 2 scholarships. If you would like to donate to provide additional registration opportunities for this scholarship, please do so via Eventbrite.

*All applications will be kept confidential among reviewers 

NEW: TIX Modules: Chrysalis Network + Jackson Lewis Partnership

Chrysalis Network is thrilled to once again partner with our friends and trusted colleagues, Sarah Ford Neorr, and Josh Whitlock from Jackson Lewis. Since 2017, Sarah has been a big piece of our Puzzle as our Title IX “go to”, presenting up to date Title IX changes and implications in ways that speak to advocates, student conduct, campus administrators, and everyone in between.  

Sarah has, along with her Jackson Lewis colleagues, developed an innovative and engaging Title IX Video Training series to meet schools’ 2021-2022 academic year Title IX team training needs. While the link above mentions a full price of $8,500 and a pre-order discount price of $7,000, they are extending and deepening that discount for friends of Puzzles PLUS adding complimentary and customized live interaction. Specifically, any school that reaches out to Josh before October 1, 2021 and mentions Puzzles, will receive an extra discounted price of $5950 — 30% discount — (or $6,750 if after October 1, 2021) for the entire series. PLUS Puzzles friends will receive a complimentary one hour live video Q&A with Josh and/or Sarah on the Title IX-related topics of the school’s choice. Check out the full details here!

Congratulations to our 2021 Advisory Committee Members

Standing Advisory Committee

• Ashleigh Klein-Jimenez, Director of Prevention, ValorUS
• Chris Croft, Prevention Education Program Manager, North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault
• Janine Kossen, Associate Director of the Women's Center, NC State University
• Kristian Hall, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, NC National Guard
• LaMar Shannon, Former Campus President, Atlanta School of Massage
• Shannon Collins, Director of NOVA Campus Training and Technical Assistance Program, National Organization for Victim Assistance
• Taylour Neal, Director of Campus Services, NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence 
• Trudie Hughes, Associate Director of Disability Services & Title IX, NC Community College System
• Yuka Kato, Interpersonal Violence Treatment Coordinator, NC State University

Advisory Committee

• Aislinn Addington, Campus Advocate Coordinator, Oregon Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force
• Andy Thyrring, Coordinator of Gender Violence Prevention and Education, University of Denver
• Jenna Gant, Rape Prevention Education Coordinator, Orange County Rape Crisis Center
• Jennifer E. Henkle, Program Manager for the Culture of Respect Collective, NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
• Jody Althouse, Senior Associate Dean of Health & Wellness, Juniata College
• Kayla McKiski, MPH Student, UNC - Chapel Hill
• Kristin Couch, Assistant Director for Prevention and Response in the Title IX & Compliance Office, Spelman College
• Mark Taracuk, Staff Psychologist/Training Director at the University Counseling Center, Georgia Southern University
• Meg Chuhran, Lead Advocate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Dr. Shannon Alford, Advocacy Coordinator, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Stephanie Collins, Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy Coordinator, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
• Tara Berrien, Assistant Vice President, Diversity EEO and Title IX, Morgan State University
• Tara Corbett, Family Justice Center Coordinator & Clinical Supervisor, InterAct
• Tayler Simon, Senior IPV Prevention Coordinator, University of South Carolina
• Tess Benser, Assistant Director of Outreach & Engagement, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Center for Women & Gender Equity

Continuing education, OVW Campus Grantee approval, sponsorship opportunities, and speakers coming soon!
We have applied for OVW campus grantee approval to apply to attend, and will keep you posted on the status. Once workshops and speakers are confirmed, we will also apply for CEs for counselors and social workers. Please note we have received these approvals for the last 5+ years and hope to again. Sponsorship brochure and application coming soon, but please contact Juliette for any questions.

REGISTER NOW

--

Peace,

Juliette Grimmett, MPH | She, her, hers

Founder, Chrysalis Network

SAKI Sexual Assault Victim Policy Strategist, NC DOJ

Co-Founder, Harassment Free NC

Raleigh, NC

(919) 624-9575

Join Chrysalis Network on facebook and follow us on twitter

Join Harassment Free NC on facebook and follow us on instagram

Conference Website

REGISTER HERE

Submit Workshop Proposals HERE

Follow us on Instagram for conference updates! @PuzzlesNC