27th Annual Domestic Violence Seminar

Call It What It Is: Stalking is a Crime

About this Event

Jointly provided by the Stark County Domestic Violence Collaborative, the Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office and the Aultman Health Foundation.

Join SPARC and the Stark County DV Collaborative on September 19, 2025, for an in-depth training designed to equip professionals with the tools to recognize, investigate, and respond to stalking. Through expert-led sessions on stalking dynamics, technology-facilitated abuse, case-building, and coordinated community responses, attendees will leave with practical strategies to enhance victim safety and hold offenders accountable. Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to strengthen your role in combating a serious and often overlooked crime.

Continuing Education Hours Requested - Attorney CLEs , Social Work CEUs , Law Enforcement CPTs, Nursing.

Lunch will be on your own.

As we have done in previous years, we are asking attendees to bring donations to the seminar to support the two domestic violence programs in Stark County, Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter and Domestic Violence Project, Inc. Those who bring items or make a monetary donation will be given tickets for a chance to win several raffle baskets.

AADVS/DVPI Needed Donations:

Food Items:

Peanut Butter

Jelly

Sugar

Macaroni & Cheese

Canned Vegetables/Fruits

Canned Soups

Spaghetti and Sauce

Pop-Tarts

Kid-friendly snacks

Condiments

Personal Care Items:

African American Hair Products

Body Lotion

Children's body wash, shampoo/conditioner, lotion

Adult/Children's OTC meds for cough, cold, pain relief

Baby Wipes

Diapers (size 3, 4, 5, 6)

Household Items:

Paper Towels

Laundry Detergent (Pods)

Dryer Sheets

Pillows

Toilet Paper

Bath Towels

Agenda


🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Kyle L. Stone, Esq., Stark County Prosecuting Attorney

🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AM
Stalking: A "Love Story"
Host: Nicole Bialko, Survivor

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Know More, Do More: Recognizing and Responding to Stalking
Host: Natalie Ivey, JD

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stalking 2.0: The Use of Technology to Stalk
Host: Natalie Ivey, JD

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
LUNCH

Info: Lunch on your own

🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Solving the Puzzle: Investigating Stalking
Host: Natalie Ivey, JD

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Left Hand, Meet Right Hand: Coordinating the Community Response to Stalking
Host: Natalie Ivey, JD

🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks, Questions, Evaluations
Host: Kimberly Stanley, LISW, RA

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