Keynote speaker Tom Diaz of the Violence Policy Center in Washington, D.C., will be available to the media for questions immediately following his address, or during the noon hour. He said the conference is aimed at anyone concerned with the present state of the country relating to guns and gun-related violence, especially those in professional roles dealing with such issues. He also noted all points of view are welcome at the conference, and all participants will be given equal opportunity to be heard. During the conference, three panels will meet to discuss several issues, including the keynote address, and gun violence. D.C. A former member of the National Rifle Association, Diaz has experienced both sides of the issue.
Registration includes all program sessions, session materials, refreshments and lunch.
This program is approved for 6.6 hours of continuing social work education and general continuing education units. The consortium includes the University of Northern Iowa, Drake University, Iowa State University and the University of Iowa. The programs are directed at higher education, including research infrastructure and scholarships, as well as K-12 education and the general public. Technical Session I will be chaired by Charisse M. Buising from the Drake University Department of Biology. After lunch, keynote speaker, John F. Houlihan , will address the conference participants in the CEEE Auditorium.