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SPRINGFIELD AREA HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION

Engage, Equip, Empower

May Membership Meeting

  • Thursday, May 21, 2026
  • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center

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(depends on selected options)

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  • For members that selected the pre-paid meeting fees upon renewal for 2026.

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Join us for our May Membership Meeting!

Presentation Title:  Building Safer Communities: When Domestic Violence Shows Up at Work

Topic:  Domestic Violence and trauma-informed practices

Brief Synopsis of Program:

This session will cover an overview of domestic violence, how to utilize trauma-informed practices to respond to and address disclosures, and explore policies, including VESSA, that support survivors in the workplace.

Learning Objectives: 

 Improved understanding of the complexities of domestic violence

 Be able to navigate conversations about domestic violence and employee disclosures

 Have a better understanding of relevant workplace policies

Meet Our Speaker:


Charity Jordan Rex has been an educator and speaker for over 20 years. She is the Prevention Program Manager for Harmony House and host of their podcast, Voices Against Violence. After a brief corporate stint in HR where 90% of her job was answering the same questions from the same employees every day, she is happy to be back in nonprofit. She served as the Chair for the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and is Co-Director for the Milly Sawyers Center.


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