Confronting Family Violence and Sexual Assault: Community Responses

Chuck Cychosz

Thursday, 16 Feb 2012 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

Ames Police Chief Chuck Cychosz will discuss community efforts and best practices for handling violence against women. Jerry Stewart, Director of Public Safety at Iowa State, and representatives from Youth and Shelter Services, ACCESS and the Story County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) will participate in the discussion. Part of the Women & Gender Studies Program 35th Anniversary Celebration.

No audio recording available for download or podcasting.

Cosponsored By:
  • Margaret Sloss Women's Center
  • Women & Gender Studies Program
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

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