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Our Gender-Related Violence Epidemic
From sexual assault on campus, domestic violence & violence against LGBTQ individuals, there is much to be done to stop this.
There is no question that gender-related violence is an epidemic in our society. From sexual assault on campuses, to violence against LGBTQ individuals, to intimate partner violence, there is still much to be done to shift our culture, improve our legislation, and find ways to make our communities safer for everyone. Join us for an important panel discussion with experts on gender-related violence to learn what’s going on and how we can all help stop this epidemic.
Guest speakers:
• Francesca Bessey, Master of Public Diplomacy student, University of Southern California, Founder of USC RISE Student Alliance
• Kendall Evans, M.A., M.F.T., Co-Chair, Association of Batterers’ Intervention Programs and Director of Another Way to Open Paths Counseling Center
• Nancy Volpert, Director of Public Policy, Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles
• Yolanda Whittington, LCSW, Mental Health Clinical District Chief, County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
RSVP to (323) 852-8518 or advocacy@ncjwla.org
