Thank you to all who attended the 2010 "Increasing Access to Justice..." Workshops in the Brazos Valley

For a first time event, "Increasing Access to Justice: Advocating for LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence" went pretty darn well.

• October 22 - 12 to 13 participants. Attendees were from Phoebe's Home, private practice, and Sexual Assault Resource Center. I met some new faces of social workers in our community and really appreciate their input. In addition, to those who came from afar, such as Austin, I am very very greatful.
• October 23 - 7 to 9 participants. Mainly student affairs and University personnel. We were joined by a law enforcement officer partway through and I really appreciated his input. Great learning was had

After all is said and done, we came away with a net earning of $113, which I hope to share some with the project partners, and put the bulk into next year's program. The financial statement for this event will be posted on a separate page in the next few days.

I could not have done this without all of the following project planning partners:

• Brazos Valley Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
• Texas Advocacy Project

Other partners on the project that I am indebted to:

• Aggie Allies
• Brazos Valley Area Agency on the Aging
• Texas A&M GLBT Resource Center

And special thanks to:

• GLBTA
• an Anonymous donor of baked refreshments for both days
• GLBT Professional Network

Most of all, I could have not done this at all without the sponsorship of

• Brazos Progressives
• Brazos County Coalition Against Domestic Violence