Office Hours: Special Discussion Edition – Responding to Recent Tragedy: Lessons from the Fairfax Domestic Violence Homicide and Suicide
- Date & Time
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April 24, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 11:00AM PT / 12:00PM MT / 1:00PM CT / 2:00PM ET
End time: 12:00PM PT / 1:00PM MT / 2:00PM CT / 3:00PM ET
- Location
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Virtual
- Description
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In light of the recent Fairfax domestic violence homicide and suicide and those that preceded it and those that followed it, Ujima is hosting a special Office Hours session to create space for reflection, learning, and dialogue. This facilitated conversation will explore the dynamics that impact risk and responses, strengthening responses to prevent future tragedies and supporting communities and professionals after high- profile cases.
- Topic Areas
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Abuse in Later Life, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Rural, Sexual Assault, Stalking
- Target Audiences
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Abuse intervention program staff, Adult Protective Services, Advocacy organization staff, Attorneys/law students (does not include prosecutors), Campus Staff, Child care staff, Child protective services, Corrections personnel (probation, parole, and correctional facilities staff), Court Staff, Domestic Violence coalitions/programs, Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Elder organization staff (non-governmental), Faith-based organization staff, Government agency staff (vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, TANF), Health professionals (doctors, nurses, does not include SANEs or SAFEs), Immigrant organization staff (non-governmental), Judges, Law Enforcement, Legal services staff (does not include attorneys), Mental Health Professionals, Prosecutors, Sex offender treatment providers, Sexual Assault Coalitions/Program, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), Substance abuse organization staff, Supervised Visitation, TA organization staff, Transitional Housing, Tribal government/Tribal government agency staff, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/ coordinators)
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