Monday, September 22

10am – 12pm Conference Sign-in / Registration

~ Turn in Silent Auction Items ~

12pm - 1245pm Light Snack

1245pm – 1pm       Opening Ceremony/Welcome/Prayer

  • Presenting of Colors: Horry County Sheriff’s Office

  • Bagpipes: Sgt. James F. Ryan III, N. Charleston Police Dept.

1pm – 2pm             Speaker: The Honorable Alan Wilson, SC Attorney General

215pm – 330pm    Session: The Power of Purpose: Exploring the Challenges, Rebuilding Confidence, Finding Your Path

  • Speaker: Judge Sarah Simmons 

330pm – 4pm          New Attendee meeting

 7pm                          Reception & Social Event ~ Meet & Greet Luau

Tuesday, September 23: Awareness Day

*Wear purple and teal for suicide awareness*

7am – 830am             Breakfast 

~Silent Auction Opens (8:30am)~

9am – 930am             Introduction: Name and Agency

930am – 1030am      Session: Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence – Related Brain Injuries

  • Speaker: Samone Howard

1030am – 1045am     Break

1045am – 12pm         Session: Teens and the Dangers of Electronic Devices

  •  Speaker: Eric Rosdail

12pm – 1pm               Lunch Served

1pm – 245pm             Session: Survivors of Homicide Support Group Panel Discussion

  • Speakers: Julia Mullen, Michele Boyle (speaker/survivor), Robyn Bass (speaker/survivor)

245pm – 3pm             Break

3pm- 5pm                  Session: Humanizing the Homicide Victim to get Community Support for Case Resolution

  •  Speaker: Mary Nero

~ Dinner on Your Own ~

7pm                            Social Event ~ Costume Party  

Wednesday, September 24: Wellness Wednesday

*Nautical theme - wear your navy blue, white, and red*

7am – 830am         Breakfast 

9am – 10am              Session: Petting With Purpose

  • Speaker: Scott Danback + K9

10am – 1130am        Session: Misunderstood: Human Trafficking in the Juvenile Justice System

  • Speakers: Robbie Croft and Crystal Noble

1130am – 1145am    Break

1145am – 115pm       Session: Collaboration for the Win: Federal Advocate Panel Discussion

  • Speakers: Erin Carlisle, Pamela Gregory, Charlene Guzman, and Eia Richardson

~ Silent Auction Bidding Ends at 130pm ~

 ~ Lunch on Your Own ~

~ Pickup Silent Auction Items between 5pm and 6pm ~

~ Dinner on Your Own ~

~ Free evening on your own ~ Self Care 

Thursday, September 25: Game Day 

*Represent your favorite team*

7am – 830am             Breakfast 

9am – 1030am           Session: The Battle Within: Why Your Healing Matters in Advocacy  

  • Speaker: Aaliyah Simon

1030am -1045am       Break

1045am – 115pm       Session: The Slave in Your Backyard: The Local Reality of Human Trafficking

  •  Speaker: Heather Pagan

~ Lunch on Your Own ~

7pm                            4th Annual President’s Ball (Boots and Bling Theme)

 ~ Dinner will be served ~

Friday, September 26th: Show Your Love

*Wear SCLEVA shirts and merch*

7am – 830am             Breakfast 

9am – 10am               Session: ACP Application Assistant Training 

  • Speakers: Christina Toler, Elizabeth Beckwith

10am - 1130am       Session: The Circle of ADVOCACY – Different Agencies Same Purpose

  • Speakers: Bernadette Brown, Nataki Brown, Alisha Johnson, Sherry Rhodes, and Faith Turner

1130am – 12pm         SCLEVA Conference Closing

 

2025 SCLEVA Conference Agenda

VSP Hour: Approved for up to 20.75 hours

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