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Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County

The Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County empowers survivors and educates the community to prevent domestic violence through advocacy, support services, and awareness initiatives, fostering a safer environment for all.

Join the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County (DAC) for our Day of Unity Breakfast &amp; Turning the Tide: Working Together to Prevent Domestic Violence Conference on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach.This powerful Domestic Violence Awareness Month event will bring together professionals, community leaders, advocates, law enforcement, child welfare, educators, social service providers, faith-based organizations, and community members for a day focused on awareness, education, collaboration, and action.The day will begin with our Day of Unity Breakfast, with registration opening at 7:30 AM and breakfast programming continuing through 9:00 AM. The Turning the Tide Conference will begin at&nbsp;9:15 AM&nbsp;and conclude at 2:30 PM.Our keynote speaker, Dr. Lisa Fontes, author of Invisible Chains, will present &ldquo;Invisible Chains: From Domestic Violence to Coercive Control,&rdquo; exploring the often-hidden patterns of power, control, and coercion within abusive relationships.The conference will also feature Andrew Campbell, CEO of Campbell Research &amp; Consulting, Dr. Lisa Fontes, Author of Invisible Chains,&nbsp;Jessica Wendt, Independent Researcher, Writer, and Survivor, Jacquelyn Jamason, Founder of The Last Act Project&nbsp;along with engaging breakout sessions including:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">No Safe Place: How DV Harms Children</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bad to the Bone: The Interconnectedness of Pet Abuse, Partner Abuse and Child Abuse</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Post-Separation Abuse: Coercive Control</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Beyond Bruises: How AI Amplifies Coercive Control and Escapes Detection</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Considering Domestic Violence in Custody Proceedings: The Best Interests of the Child</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Here, There, and Everywhere: How Harm in the Home Impacts the Entire Community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Additional sessions designed for law enforcement, child welfare, public schools, social services, faith-based organizations, community members, and more.</li></ul>Attendees will also hear a special panel discussion on the recently approved Volusia County Domestic Violence Offender Database, featuring Volusia County Councilman Matt Reinhart and Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.Whether you work directly with survivors, serve families and children, lead within the community, or simply want to better understand how domestic violence affects all of us, there will be something for everyone.Tickets: $25 Location: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32118Together, we can strengthen our community response, challenge harmful norms, support survivors, and turn the tide against domestic violence.

Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County

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