Be Strong Conference

The Be Strong Conference is an annual Domestic Violence Awareness event host by Leah's Hope. This event is held during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and exists to educate the community about the different aspects of domestic violence. The conference is $10 per person and includes lunch, a swag bag, and childcare (if needed). This conference is designed for anyone ages 12 and up - childcare is provided for children under 12 with registration. The information presented can help individuals recognize and handle domestic violence in their own lives or for the community they serve. Sessions include - How to Recognize Domestic Violence, How to file a VPO and What it Means, Situational Awareness, What Happens When DHS Gets Involved, and Basic Defensive Tactics. Presenters include Judge Sara Bondurant (VPO Judge for Oklahoma County), Darla Cheek (Mid Del Youth and Family Services), Chris Hicks and Robbie Hicks (Blue Haven Firearms), and the Midwest City Police Department.