Speak at VPEC 2021!
Take
the
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Do you have an inspiring story of empowerment?
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VPEC 2021 is now accepting speaker submissions from potential speakers who can share innovative strategies for preventing violence and connecting people with the necessary tools to navigate the world from a safe and empowered place.
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Share your experience with a global community!
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primary prevention
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pri·â€‹ma·â€‹ry | \ ˈprÄ«-ËŒmer-Ä“ pre·â€‹ven·â€‹tion | \ pri-ˈven(t)-shÉ™n
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An educational system that focuses on recognizing and responding to violence the moment it starts
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We are looking for speakers from all walks of life, including social workers, trauma experts, psychologists, researchers, heads of civil society organizations and NGOs, therapists, empowerment self-defense (ESD) practitioners, government workers, criminologists, and educators to speak on topics related to primary prevention.
* Please submit your proposal by May 30, 2021.*
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Proposals will be reviewed upon submission and speakers will be notified by June 15, 2021.
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Please Note:
Your health and safety are important to us. We are taking proper COVID-19 precautions, following protocols that include, but are not limited to, social distancing, wider aisles, and mask-wearing. While we hope to see you in person, the conference may shift to a hybrid format with virtual options depending on COVID-19 updates and restrictions.
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Speakers will receive a full conference pass with free access to sessions and lunches.
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Speakers are responsible for their flight and accommodation expenses.
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Speakers are kindly asked to be flexible and be prepared to speak both in person or virtually.
The conference will be held in English.
