Michael Bolton To Be Honored At DVCC's Voices Of Courage Luncheon

DARIEN, CT — Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, actor, author and humanitarian Michael Bolton, along with best-selling author, journalist, producer and advocate for the prevention of violence against women and children Jeff Benedict, will be honorees and speakers at the Domestic Violence Crisis Center's (DVCC) 20th Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon.

Bolton will be honored with the Voices of Courage Award, and Benedict will be given the White Ribbon Award.

The event will take place in-person on Thursday, May 19, from 11 a.m .to 2 p.m. at the Tokeneke Club in Darien.

Domestic violence is a pervasive problem affecting millions of people around the world. Although it is often thought of as a women's issue, domestic violence affects everyone – individuals, families, and communities. Men are well-positioned to play an essential role in the mission to end domestic violence, yet many are reluctant to lend their voices to this issue.

"We are thrilled to have Michael Bolton and Jeff Benedict as speakers and honorees," said Suzanne Adam, DVCC's executive director, in a news release. "For three decades, these two men have demonstrated courage and commitment in their work to end domestic violence and their willingness to speak about the issue."

Founded in 1993, The Michael Bolton Charities provides assistance to women and children impacted by the devastating effects of domestic violence, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, through initiatives and programs that work to end these tragic cycles of violence and abuse.

In recent years, following extensive research, The Michael Bolton Charities developed a groundbreaking, life-changing initiative, the Beyond Trauma: Youth Music Therapy program. Through the Andie Koplik Residency in Music Therapy, the highly personalized music therapy program has proven to be an impactful and critical tool in the healing process for high-risk students who have a history of acute trauma.

Before becoming a journalist, Benedict worked in the child victims unit of the district attorney’s office in Boston, where he helped prosecute defendants charged with crimes against women and children. He also conducted a number of groundbreaking studies on violence against women on college campuses and on jury verdicts in sexual assault cases. Benedict has written extensively about violence against women.

For event details and ticket purchases, visit click here. For questions about the event, contact Kim Polley at kpolley@dvccct.org, or call 203-588-2900 ext. 124.