DkIT RiVeR Project Annual Community of Practice Conference 23rd Jan. 2026

Join us at Dundalk Institute of Technology on January 23rd for a day of networking, learning and collaboration. This event brings together all stakeholders with an interest in Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) to share insights, best practices and innovative solutions.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to zero tolerance of DSGBV.

In addition to the agenda items included below, the RiVeR Project will take the opportunity to launch its new DSGBV Education & Training Videos.

The afternoon session with offer a range of oral presentations relating to education, training, research in the area of DSGBV.

Agenda:

09.30 - 10.00 Registration, tea/coffee

10.00 - 10.05 Dr Edel Healy Conference Chairperson.

10.05 - 10.25 Dr Kathleen Nallen, RiVeR Project Lead, Project Update.

Launch of RiVeR Project DSGBV Education & Training Videos.

10.25 - 11.00 Keynote Speaker: Jacqueline Connolly, Advocate for counselling, healing and raising awareness of Coercive Control/ Domestic Abuse. Domestic Homicide: How could we have known?

Q&A

11.10 - 11.40 Tea/Coffee

11.40 - 12.15 Keynote Speaker: Nicola Douglas, European Regional Manager at the Safe & Together Institute. Changing the Lens: The Safe & Together Model's Journey from innovation to Impact.

Q&A

12.25 - 13.00 Dr Moira Maguire: The impact of DkIT DSGBV programme on graduates. Fireside chat with: James White, Lane Galvin, Sinead Farrelly, Millie Gray, Adrian McGearty.

13.00 - 13.55 Lunch.

14.00 - 15.20 Oral Presentations, Muirhevna Building.

Important

Consent for Videos and photos at the Community of Practice Conference: By registering for this event you consent to the DkIT RiVeR project using photos and videos from the event that may include you. The photos and videos may be used for reporting, documenting, promotional or any other legitimate interest on RiVeR project digital or print channels. By registering, you confirm that you understand you will not be compensated for this, nor will you be asked for any additional permissions about photography and videography at the event.