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BISCMI History
BISC was formed in July of 1994 when the staff
of First Step's Violence
Intervention Project (Canton, MI) met with the staff
of Catholic Social Service of Washtenaw County's
Alternatives to Domestic
Aggression Program (Ann Arbor, MI)
to discuss issues of mutual interest and concern.
BISC's membership grew rapidly, primarily with people who work with
batterer intervention
services and battered women's services organizations.
May 1996 BISC held the FIRST Michigan Statewide Conference
on batterer intervention and state standards. The conference was held
at Higgins Lake, McMullen Conference Center. As a result, BISCMI was initiated
in November 1996, pulling together the efforts of all six regions of Michigan.
Angela Essick-Dykes and David Garvin were also elected Co-Chairs of BISCMI,
Sue Doyle elected Treasurer, Kat Laprise elected Secretary.
April 1997 we hosted our SECOND annual Statewide
Conference at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan.
May 1997 Governor John Engler formed the "Governors Task
Force on Batterer Intervention Services Standards." Governor Engler named
as Co-chairs Shannon Brower, who was the Chair of the Domestic Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board, and David Garvin, who at that time was
a Co-Chair of BISCMI.
BISC-MI's membership continued to grow rapidly. Membership included
people and agencies who work in batterer intervention services, battered
women's services organizations, and those involved in a coordinated community
response to domestic violence.
April 1998 we hosted our THIRD annual Statewide
Conference at the McGuire's Resort in Cadillac, Michigan Featuring: Donald
Dutton, Ph.D. and Creel Froman, Ph.D..
March 1999 we hosted our FOURTH annual Statewide
Conference at the McGuire's Resort in Cadillac, Michigan Featuring: Paul
Kivel and Ann Ganley, Ph.D..
March 2000 we hosted our FIFTH annual Statewide
Conference at the Valley Plaza Resort in Midland, Michigan Featuring: Jacquelyn
Campbell Ph.D., RN, FAAN..
March 2001 we hosted our SIXTH annual Statewide
Conference at the Kewadin Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Featuring:
Ellen Pence, Ph.D..
March 2002 we hosted our SEVENTH annual Statewide
Conference at the Holiday Inn in Dearborn, Michigan. The featured speakers
included Ed Gondolf, Dr. Oliver J. Williams Executive Director of The Institute
on Domestic Violence in the African American Community, Denise
Brown, and Michigan's Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus.
March 2003 we hosted our EIGTH annual Statewide
Conference at the Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan. Featuring
Jackson
Katz.
Elections were held and the following were named as officers: David
J.H. Garvin as Chair Elect, Peaty Hershberger as Treasurer and Michael
Snyder-Barker as Communications Coordinator. Also, Deb Crandall was placed
into the office of Past Chair and Stephan Scoggins was moved into the office
of Chair.
November
2003: Fifth Annual Fall Training "Domestic Violence and Anger Management:
Knowing the Difference Can Save Lives” Web Based Handouts by David J. H.
Garvin
May 2004 we hosted our NINTH annual Statewide Conference
at Best Western Midway Hotel in Lansing, Michigan Featuring: Lundy
Bancroft.
BISCMI's Ninth Annual Conference "Batterers as Fathers and Sons:
Featuring Lundy Bancroft”. May 12 through 14, 2004.
At the business meeting of the 9th Annual conference the membership was
asked to review a position paper on the need for a major restructuring
of BISCMI.
There was unanimous support in favor of the request to keep the current
officers: David J.H. Garvin as Chair, Peaty Hershberger as Treasurer and
Michael Snyder-Barker as Communications Coordinator as well as the current
representatives in place while we proceed with the necessary changes.
November 2004: BISC-MI’s
Sixth Annual Fall Training
“Safety
and Custody Issues In Domestic Violence: Understaning the Law is Key To
Our Work With Batterers"
 Spring
Training April 2005: Understanding
the Intersection of Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
 November
2005 BISC-MI Celebrated its 10th Anniversary by hosting an international
conference on Batterer Intervention. Click
here for information on the TENTH Annual BISC-MI Conference.
This conference was entitled, FROM
ROOTS TO WINGS: The Future of Batterer Intervention.
This was an international conference and was attended by 545 people
from around the world.
The
2006 Spring Training: "Trial
Run"
Handouts:
November 2006 we hosted our ELEVENTH
Annual BISC-MI Conference
Featuring
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Dr. Peter Jaffe PhD, C. Psych.
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Dr. David Lisak, Ph.D.
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Rus Ervin Funk
Breakout workshops by:
Patrick S. McFarlane, MSW, MA
Robert Ortega Ph.D.
Cathryn Antkowiak-Howard, LMSW, CAC I, C.Ht.
Sandra Johnson, LMSW, LMFT, CEAP. International Trainer for ICISF
Barb Massie
Emily Jean McFadden LMSW
Leann C. Holland RN, SANE-A, CFN
Barb Walkington, L.M.S.W.
Dr. Donald Wilde
Jeffrey Cape, LMSW
At our Annual Meeting the following Board Members were elected to terms
January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2010
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Sue Doyle
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Holly Rosen
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Susan Wittig
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Donald Wilde
For additional information on the BISC-MI
Board Click Here
2007 Spring Training: A Call
To Men
April 20, 2007
Featuring: Ted Bunch
RAISING OUR VOICES:
Showcasing Michigan Innovations in Responding to Domestic
Violence
BISC-MI's 12th Annual Conference
November 7, 8, 9, 2007
Featuring: Dr. Evan Stark
Workshops by:
Anthony Taylor
Bonnie Nicholas
Caitlin Garvin
Chéree Thomas
Darlene Sandel
David J.H. Garvin
Debi Cain
Dr. Dan Saunders
Dr. Donald Wilde M.Div
Dr. Mark Ragg
Dr. Rich Tolman
Elder Tracy Blakely
Evan Stark
Evangelist Beverly Brown
Herb Tanner
Jaycee Memminger (Welcome day 2)
Jeffrie Cape
Judge Amy Krause
Judge Anne Blatchford
Judge Brian MacKenzie
Judge Edward Sosnick
Judge Elizabeth Pollard Hines
Judge James E. Sheridan
Judge Julie Reincke
Judge Phyllis McMillen
Judge Ruth Carter
Judge Scott Schofield
Judge T.J. Phillips
Judge Thomas Boyd
Kathy Hagenian
Leigh Baker
Lisa Y. Larance
Marcus Pope
Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick (Welcome day 1)
Minister Stephanye Fauntleroy
Minister Stephanye Fauntleroy
Ms. Tina Bryant
Oliver Williams
Paula Callen
Regina Jordan
Reverend Diane C. Smalley
Reverend Gwendolyn Pettway
Rhea Ferrier
Rick Kleinstiver
Sally Welsh
Sandi Hoppough
Susan Kheder
Tammy Lemmer
Vijay Singh
EVERY
STEP OF THE WAY:
Children
Living With Domestic Violence
April 9-10, 2008
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
East Lansing, Michigan
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The 2008 Spring Training was an event held by the State
Court Administrators office.
BISC-MI was a Co-Sponsor
This event received over 850 registrants apply for a 500 capacity conference
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