Provided by Rebecca Barnes, Publisher, Prince William Living
Having never fully come out publicly and discussed it (out of a privacy concern for my oldest son, and a belief that it wouldn’t change anything), I knew that now the time had come. After discussing it with my (now grown) son, I penned this letter: Tragedy Can be Tipping Point if We Work Together, promising that Prince William Living would hold a forum to discuss domestic abuse and what we as a community can do about it.
That time has come. Please join me, the Prince William Living staff and our partners ACTS at a panel discussion on domestic abuse.
Thursday, April 7th, 2016, 7:00 p. m.
Representatives from ACTS, the mental health community, the non-profit community and Prince William County Police will be our speakers. PWL The panel will discuss how domestic abuse happens, why it happens, who it happens to, how you can recognize it and what you can do about it.
We ask that you RSVP, however, if you are currently in an abusive relationship, you do NOT need to register, just come. Representatives from several non-profit organizations will be on hand with information on receiving help and volunteer opportunities. To register, click here: Register Now!
Do you know what domestic abuse looks like? Many do not. I am asking as a personal favor that you to attend this forum. For me, for Crystal, for Ashley. Let’s stand together for those that do not have a voice.
