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Meeting Minutes July 25, 2007 VIP Bronx Supervised Visitation Program New York, NY Attendees: M. Buono, H. Woodbury, A. Landau, N. DeRocher, E. Neubauer-Keyes, D. Nieves, R. Boga, K. Rooney, A. Bridgewater, E. Bautista TREASURER’S REPORT Helen Woodbury reported that there is $2,220.77 in the Chapter account. Most of the money will be used to cover conference expenses. NEW YORK STATE SVP CONFERENCE PLANNING Michele Buono confirmed that the New York State Chapter conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, 2007. The conference will be held in Albany hosted by St. Catherine’s Center for Children. A possible speaker for the Conference is author, Lundy Bancroft who wrote the book, “The Batterer as a Parent.” In the event Mr. Bancroft is unable to present at this year’s conference other presenters are being lined up as a backup. The cost for attending this year’s conference will be slightly higher than last year to assist with conference expenses. Details of this year's presenter and cost will be forthcoming. TOPIC DISCUSSION Topic of discussion was on SVP continuum of services. The discussion was lively as program participants expressed the challenges of continuum of services such as implementing safe exchanges or implementing parent education due to funding restriction. Program participants discussed the prospect of a continuum of services to include less restricted environments before going to complete unsupervised visits. Program participants who provide safe exchanges and mandatory parent education for non-custodial parents provided information about these services. There was also discussion about the prospect of having family members supervise visits and or transfers and whether neutrality would be compromised. Program participants also discussed exploring utilizing students from Bachelors level social work schools and Human Services programs in providing services for programs that utilize volunteers. PROGRAM UPDATES YWCA Supervised Visitation Program in White Plains: Kathy Rooney announced that they are in the process of training family members on how to conduct safe exchanges. New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC) Helen Woodbury announced that NYSPCC received funding from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) for the Fatherhood Initiative Program. The NYSPCC will provide educational, therapeutic and financial education services to non-custodial fathers over 24 years of age in New York City. Helen Woodbury also announced that the NYSPCC received funding to publish a handbook on the NYSPCC- Positive Parenting Plus (PP+) program model in conducting supervised visits. The handbook would be utilized for professionals interested in enhancing services provided to families, implementing a therapeutic supervised visitation program and as a resource for professionals such as judges, referees, attorneys and others who refer families to supervised visitation programs. 2007 MEETING SCHEDULE Our next chapter meeting will be held on September 19, 2007 from 11:30-1:30 pm at Education and Assistance Corporation in Hempstead, NY. Details regarding the topic and speaker will be forthcoming. Mark your calendars for the remaining future meeting dates and locations. All meetings are held on Wednesdays from 11:30-1:30pm:
Respectfully submitted, Helen Woodbury, Treasurer FROM INTERNATIONAL SVN Bobbi Richards, editor for the Sitting In newsletter, is writing an article for the next issue which will focus on safety. She is requesting input from providers and would like director’s to share the following information: If you had to share ONE safety purchase or consideration you have implemented in your services (onsite or offsite), what is it and WHY? Your name will be anonymous in the article -but our readership will appreciate your replies. Please email Bobbi Richards at bobbijr@famnetsd.com directly if you would like input in the article. Chapter Officers: Louise Voccoli, Co-Chair Michele Buono, Co-Chair Melinda Kaiser, Secretary Helen Woodbury, Treasurer
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