Daylong conference addresses domestic violence

The Women's Center and two area agencies are sponsoring a daylong conference Friday, October 5, that focuses on how the faith community can prevent domestic violence.

“Engaging the Heart: A Call to Action” will begin at 9 a.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room. The keynote address will be given by Nancy Murphy, executive director of Northwest Family Life in Seattle, Washington, and a nationally recognized expert on human trafficking and violence against women. Interactive breakout sessions and resource tables staffed by area agencies are also planned.

Cost to attend is $50 and includes lunch. Co-sponsors of the event are the DELTA Project of Ottawa County and Safe Haven Ministries. For more information, call x12748.