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 for a fee.
- • 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.
SXL Course Registration for CEUsFree Event Registration
Support the Pathways to Peace Scholarship
Inspired by the Domestic Violence Symposium, the Pathways to Peace Scholarship supports students in counseling, psychology, social work, and community health programs as they work toward graduation. It empowers future professionals to educate, assist, and provide care for those impacted by domestic violence, including prevention before, during, and after crisis. Your donation helps expand access to education, training, and resources for these dedicated students.
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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
Featured Speakers
Hear from the following voices in our community:
- • The Crisis Center of South Suburbia
- • Anew (Homewood, IL) – Survivor Support and Resources
- • Kendra D. Baker-Roseboro, LCPC, ACCHT, RhT, EMDR
- • Felicia Houston, LCPC
Participating Organizations
Resource tables will be hosted by organizations including:
- • Ellacec Publishing – Theresa Banks
- • GovState Legal Clinic, Social Justice Initiative
- • Sertoma Star Services – Jennifer Wojcikowski
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