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Beebe Medical Center Sponsors Conference on Stalking

10/07/08

Beebe Medical Center will present a one-day free conference entitled A Study in Stalking -- An American Epidemic, October 24 at the University of Delaware Virden Center in Lewes. The conference, geared for those who assist victims of stalking such as police and other law enforcement, medical staff and social advocates, has received tremendous response.

Featured speaker is Michael R. Napier, Vice President of The Academy Group, Inc., an organization of consultants that work with law enforcement and the private sector in situations of violent crime such as, kidnapping, homicide, workplace violence, crisis/hostage negotiations and terrorism.

Mr. Napier is a violent crime consultant and former special agent and supervisory special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation with 28 years of experience. His experience includes assignments with the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group, and the National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime.

Also taking part in the event are ContactLifeline, the Sexual Assault Network of Delaware and the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, a state agency created in 1993 to improve Delaware's response to domestic violence. Subjects to be covered at the conference include Internet stalking, the stalking of children and trait-specific interviewing of stalkers. A follow-up conference will take place November 7 at the Dover Police Department.

Beebe Medical Center is a not-for-profit community medical center with a charitable mission to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting in the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us online at www.beebemed.org