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Telling Amy's Story: Dinner, documentary and community discussion to break the silence of violence
September 27, 2011 – From 6:15-8:30pm on Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, Connections to Success in St. Charles, MO and the Verizon Foundation will host a documentary showing and expert panel discussion on “Telling Amy’s Story”, which chronicles the true events of one woman’s life and death due to domestic violence.
About the Dinner
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A light dinner will be served from 6:15-7pm.
Please RSVP to Stephanie at 636-940-8027.
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About The Documentary
Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, Telling Amy’s Story follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001. (50 minutes in length)
About the Panel Discussion
After the documentary showing, there will be a panel discussion including a survivor and three experts in the field of domestic violence. (30 minutes in length)
Vicky Williams, Domestic Violence Survivor
Michelle Matthews, Crime Victim Advocacy Center
Sandra Neager, Crisis Counseling Coordinator, Safe Connections
Patrice Billings, Board Member, Safe Connections & First Female Helicopter Pilot
Other Event Details
-Public event: Open to the community, medical professionals, law enforcement, media, etc.
-Free of charge
-RSVP to Stephanie at 636-940-8027 to enjoy dinner
Event Sponsors Include
Connections to Success, Dress for Success Midwest
Professional Women’s Group (PWG)
Verizon Foundation
HopeLine
Penn State Public Broadcasting