DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND
MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2025

Living Waters Inc, in collaboration with Empower Your Life Services, will host the Domestic Violence and Mental Health Summit 2025. Themed Bridging the Gap in Community Connections to Support Children and Families, the summit continues critical conversations from the 2024 dialogue among social workers, counselors, researchers, justice-involved professionals, child welfare organizations, and community and faith leaders.

This year’s event will focus on strengthening partnerships between healthcare systems, social services, and faith-based communities to enhance support for children and families affected by domestic violence and mental health challenges.

Summit Objectives:

• Promote collaboration between healthcare, social services, and faith-based communities to improve support for affected families.
• Explore access to care for children and families from religious or cultural backgrounds.
• Provide resources and training for grassroots and faith-based communities to aid survivors.
• Foster safe spaces within religious and cultural communities for open dialogue and healing.

Target Audience:

• • Faith Leaders/Ministry Leaders
  • Community Leaders
  • Justice-Involved Professionals
  • Child and Family Servicing Organizations
  • Health Professionals and Administrators
  • Public and Behavioral Health Administrators and Practitioners
  • Educators and Researchers
  • Caregivers and Advocates

Event Details:

The summit will feature expert speakers, lived-experience speakers, interactive breakout sessions, a moderated panel discussion, audience Q&A, and an exhibitor hall. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Topics Include:

• Support Systems Within Faith-Based Communities
• The Impact of Domestic Violence on Male Mental Health
• Children Witnessing Domestic Violence
• Domestic Violence and Child Welfare Services 
• Collaboration Between Faith-Based Communities and Domestic Violence/Mental Health Agencies
• Support Systems Within Faith-Based Communities
• Resources and Support for Children and Young Adults