As part of our commitment to engaged scholarship and community involvement, the Center organizes periodic Community Issues Forums.  These public events provide an opportunity for scholars, service providers, policy makers, and the general community to discuss topics of particular concern to women in Memphis, Tennessee.

Our Most Recent Forum: April 22, 2009, 3 - 5 p.m., The Urban Child Institute

Nowhere to Hide:  A Look at the Pervasive Atmosphere of Sexual Harassment in Memphis Area Middle and High Schools

Presentation of Report Findings  
Dr. Lynda M. Sagrestano, Director, Center for Research on Women

Questions from Audience and Panel Discussion

Panelists:
Deborah M. Clubb, Executive Director, Memphis Area Women’s Council

Kathryn S. Whitted, Ph.D., Division of Social Work, University of Memphis

Janelle Williams, Graduate Student

Brandy Flynn, Graduate Student

Rachel Kannady, Graduate Student