VOICES 2014 NYC Symposium
VOICES 13th Annual
Day of Remembrance Information Forum
Promoting Resilience, Healing Families & Communities
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Marriott Downtown Hotel
85 West Street, New York City
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 VOICES hosted our 14th Annual Day of Remembrance Information Forum. This event was an insightful day featuring presentations, panel discussions on the World Trade Center Health Program and re-authorization of the Zadroga Act, and interactive workshops led by accomplished clinicians, authors, and researchers. We were pleased to bring together this group of professionals with expertise in the fields of psychology, research, occupational health, and medicine.
The day-long event included the following speakers and presentations:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
The Mental Health Aftermath of 9/11: The Multiple Facets of Trauma
The World Trade Center Health Program
Laurie Breyer
Director, NIOSH World Trade Center Health Program
Promoting Resilience in Children and Families
Introduction to Complicated Grief Treatment
Preview of "Preparing for After" Resource Kit
Victims Compensation Fund and Ongoing Legal Considerations of the Zadroga Law
Frances Gottfried
Director, New York Office, U.S. Department of Justice, September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Stories of Resilience and Healing
Founder of Jesse Lewis Chose Love Foundation, Author of Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother's Journey of Hope & Forgiveness
Update from the NYC Chief Medical Examiner's Office
Introduction to "Preparing for After" Resource Kit
Advocacy - Re-Authorization of the Zadroga Law
Advocacy Updates - 9/11 Commission, JASTA Legislation/ Guantanamo Trials
Terry Strada
Wife of Thomas S. Strada, Co-chair 911 Families United Against Terrorism, Update on JASTA legislation
Carol Ashley
Mother of Janice, Family Steering Committee for 9/11 Independent Commission, Update on 9/11 Commission
Gordon Haberman
Father of Andre Lyn Haberman, National Air Disaster Alliance Foundation, Update on Guantanamo Trials
George D. Martin
Author: Just Around the Bend - My Journey for 9/11, published September 2014, Retired Co-captain of the NY Giants Football Team and Super Bowl XXI Champion. Former president of the NFL Players Association and the NFL Alumni Association
Update from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
Executive Vice President for Programs, Director of National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Chief Curator and Vice President of Collections for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Breath-Body-Mind Workshop
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, Chairman of the Board, Serving those Who Serve
Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at New York Medical College, Serving Those Who Serve Medical Advisor
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC
Kreindler & Kreindler
For their generous sponsorship of today's refreshment breaks
Information and Exhibitors
Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC
Kreindler & Kreindler
For their generous sponsorship of today's refreshment breaks