Annual Conference

"Celebrating Our Past, Forging Our Future"
Orlando, Florida May 9-12,2012

Join us as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of SVN! Make Your Hotel Reservations Here


Complete Workshop Descriptions are available Here

Register for The Conference Here


Plenary Speaker: Peter Jaffe

"Understanding The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Children: Challenges for the Justice System & Community Partners"

Peter Jaffe, is a Professor in the Faculty of Education and the Academic Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women at the University of Western Ontario (London ON Canada). He is the Director Emeritus for the Centre for Children & Families in the Justice System, a children's mental health centre specializing in issues which bring children and families before the court.


Luau With SVN! Come celebrate with fellow conference attendees on Thursday evening at Sea World! This optional event will include Sea World entrance one hour before the dinner and an authentic Polynesian festival that will bring you a taste of the exotic. Traditional Pacific Isle cuisine, customary costumes, and breathtaking fire dancing bring the tropics to life. Tickets include live entertainment and your choice of family style seating with entrees, dessert and drinks.