Stepping Stones Research Briefing (2008)

 
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Friday, May 16, 2008
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Complete Audio Recording


Welcome
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Peter Tatian, Urban Institute


Introduction
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Sandra Jibrell, Washington Area Women's Foundation


Panel 1: Wealth-building and Access to Credit

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Panel 1 Audio
  • Moderator: Jennifer Lockwood-Shabat, Washington Area Women's Foundation
  • Brett Theodos, Urban Institute, "Women-Owned Small Businesses: Does the Small Business Administration Fill a Credit Gap?"
    Powerpoint presentation
  • Peter A. Tatian, Urban Institute, "Foreclosures and Women Homeowners in Washington, DC: What's the Impact?"
    Powerpoint presentation


Panel 2: Health and Wellbeing

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Panel 2 Audio
  • Moderator: Marla McDaniel, Urban Institute
  • Judy Waxman, National Women’s Law Center, "Women’s Health Report Card: The Status of Women’s Health in DC, MD, and VA"
    Powerpoint presentation
  • Tricia B. Bent-Goodley, Howard University, "Domestic Violence, HIV and the Black Church: Finding Solutions to Enhance the Health and Safety of Women"
    Powerpoint presentation


Panel 3: Employment and Work Supports
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Panel 3 Audio
  • Moderator: Marjorie Sims, Washington Area Women's Foundation
  • Vicky Lovell, Institute for Women's Policy Research, "Women and Paid Sick Days: Crucial for Family Well-Being"
    Powerpoint presentation
  • Julia Isaacs, The Brookings Institution, "Economic Mobility of Men and Women"
    Powerpoint presentation
  • Melissa Favreault, Urban Institute, "Women and Social Security: Fairness and Economic Well-Being under Current Law and Proposed Reforms"
    Powerpoint presentation

Closing Remarks
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Marjorie Sims, Washington Area Women's Foundation

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