The Face of Domestic Abuse: How Trauma Impacts Survivors In Suburban Communities

At The Women's Advocacy Center, we are passionate about educating clients and the communities we serve. Our goal through this forum is to engage key stakeholders in discussing how domestic abuse and trauma affect women and children, particularly those in rural and suburban areas. We are committed to intentional collaboration and engagement that raise awareness. Our belief is that trauma-informed communities can together help break harmful cycles of domestic abuse. At the forum you will hear:

• Data on domestic abuse in suburban communities
• How trauma may look to those who are not trauma-informed
• The different ways people in the community may see the effects of trauma on those with whom they engage
• And much more...

Moderator:

• Rachel Ramjattan - Experienced social change ally, fund development expert, and engaging storyteller, who has worked with nonprofit organizations seeking to reduce systemic poverty

Alternate Moderator:

• Jaimie Walker - Licensed Professional Counselor in both Mississippi and Tennessee, and an EMDRIA Certified EMDR Clinician and Approved Consultant. Her specialties are in treating addictions & trauma work, with a focus on intimate partner violence and survivors of suicide

• Paula Jauch - Survivor, best-selling author and international speaker
• Dr. Amaia Iratzoqui - Professor at the University of Memphis, who lectures on domestic abuse
• Simone Oliver - Pastor, survivor, speaker, and nonprofit leader
• Bennie Cobb - Retired law enforcement officer, community volunteer, instructor, and advocate against domestic abuse
• Misty Smith - Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Professional
• Joyce Kyles - Best-selling author, community advocate, and certified life and thriving skills coach

Read full bios. for moderators and panelists at here.