2008 Conference

The Ending Relationship Abuse Society of BC (ERA) held our 16th annual conference, entitled "Peaceful Partnering and Parenting: An Exploration of Research and Practice ", in mid November 2008 in Vancouver. Each presenter provided valuable information and perspective and as a community we discussed how we can contribute to end relationship violence and abuse in our society. The conference delegates actively participated in vibrant discussions and shared their experiences of working in the field. It was a mutually beneficial and learning experience.

Plenary speakers:

Val Campbell, LLB

Jeffery Edleson, PhD

The conference presenters and proceedings:

Ron Schwartz, MA and Jenny Holder, BSW

• Fantastic Fathers ERA 2008 Presentation (PPT)

• The Simplicity of Certainty (PPT)

• Parenting in the Context of Domestic Violence (PPT)

• Violence, Adversity, and Children's Distress: The Interplay of Genotype and Social Responses (PPT)

• Violence, Adversity, and Children's Distress - accompanying notes for Powerpoint presentation

• Supporting Peaceful Parenting (PPT)

• Fantastic Fathers - An Experiential, Education and Support Group for Dads (PDF)