Join our community for a meaningful and compassionate conversation about domestic violence, healing, and hope. This symposium creates space to learn, share resources, and support one another while strengthening community connections. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or simply interested in learning more, this initiative is designed to educate, uplift, and empower.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Sherman Hall, Governors State University
Registration Options
Attendance is free, with an optional opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
- • Attend the symposium at no cost
- • Enroll in the course for $15 to receive continuing education credits (CEUs).
Important Registration Instructions:
If you'd like to receive continuing education credits for participation, please register using the SXL course link. Please register using the standard event registration link, if you do not wish to earn continuing education credits.
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Schedule of Events
- 11:30 a.m. – Check-in and Resource Fair
- 12 p.m. – Presentations
- 3 p.m. – Resource Fair continues
- 3:30 p.m. – Testimonials
- 4:30 p.m. – Program concludes
Participating Organizations
Resource tables will be hosted by organizations dedicated to survivor support and wellness, including:
- • The Crisis Center of South Suburbia
- • Anew (Homewood, IL) – Survivor Support and Resources
- • Kendra D. Baker-Roseboro, LCPC, ACCHT, RhT, EMDR – Between the Essence
- • Felicia Houston, LCPC – Self-Care and Self-Love Wellness Resources
- • GovState Legal Clinic, Social Justice Initiative
Vendor Registration
We welcome community organizations, service providers, advocates, and wellness professionals to participate as vendors in the Domestic Violence Symposium. This is an opportunity to share your resources and connect with our community.
Vendor Opportunities:
- • $50 vendor fee
- • A 6-foot table and two chairs provided
- • Space for vendor-provided signage
- • Opportunity to share services, programs, and educational materials among GovState community members
Vendor Registration