Domestic Violence in the African American Community
May 31 - June 2, 1995
Minneapolis, Minnesota

The 1995 forum focused on the intersection of race, class, and gender, and how they affect the actions and responses of individuals, groups, and institutions.  The sessions emphasized the importance of maintaining and strengthening the bridge between research and practice.  The forum also addressed the importance of understanding symbolic messages, historical context and the process by which violence occurs in the African American community.  Plenary session titles include: Violence Against Women; Child Abuse and Neglect; Black Males and Violence; Cultural Competency in the Delivery of Services; and Community/Environmental Violence.

Proceedings

• Part 1 Foreword, Executive Summary, Welcoming Session
• Part 2 Paper and Response: Violence Against Women
• Part 3 Paper and Response: Child Abuse and Neglect
• Part 4 Paper and Response: Black Males and Violence
• Part 5 Paper and Response: Cultural Competency in the Delivery of Services
• Part 6 Paper and Response: Community/Environmental Violence
• Part 7 Closing

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