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SUMMARY:DVCC 23rd Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon [SPONSORED]
DESCRIPTION:The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) will host its 23rd Annual Voices of Courage Spring Luncheon on Thursday\, May 15\, at Tokeneke Club in Darien. This year’s keynote will be given by nationally-recognized speaker and advocate Ashley Bendiksen\, who will share her personal journey as a survivor of teen dating violence and speak to the critical need for prevention\, awareness and community support at all levels. Tickets and sponsorships for the event may be purchased on the Domestic Violence Crisis Center’s Voices of Courage webpage.\n\n\nWith a message rooted in both lived experience and field expertise\, Bendiksen will explore the complex dynamics of intimate partner violence — what makes it difficult to leave\, the red flags young people often miss\, and what she wishes she had known earlier. She will also address how families\, schools and communities can better support youth and survivors of all ages through prevention education\, open dialogue and advocacy.\n\n\n“In sharing my story\, I hope to empower others — especially young people — to recognize unhealthy relationships early\, speak up and know they’re not alone\,” Bendiksen said. “Education and awareness can change\, and even save\, lives.”\n\n\nBendiksen is a sought-after expert on domestic violence\, uniquely specializing in how abuse impacts youth. She has spoken at leading conferences\, including NOVA (National Organization for Victim Assistance) and the National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation (CESE)\, and has delivered expert testimony in support of a Massachusetts bill mandating employment protections for victims of abuse. Bendiksen is also the founder of the Blue Hearts Project\, a global storytelling platform for survivors\, and was featured in an award-winning documentary. Additionally\, Bendiksen serves on the Board of Directors for the Women’s Resource Center and co-owns Island Youth Coaching\, a consulting and life coaching agency dedicated to supporting and empowering youth. Learn more on Bendiksen’s website.\n\n\n“All too often\, people think domestic violence doesn’t happen in Fairfield County — but I can tell you it does\,” DVCC CEO Suzanne Adam said. “Voices of Courage is not only a fabulous event\, it is critical to our mission. Funds raised from the luncheon ensure we will be there to answer the call when a domestic violence victim needs our services.”\n\n \n\n\nLast year\, DVCC provided direct services to 3\,619 survivors of domestic violence across Stamford\, Norwalk\, Darien\, New Canaan\, Weston\, Westport and Wilton. All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit DVCC’s mission to provide effective services\, support and education for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence in Connecticut communities.\n\n\nDVCC offers a full range of services including crisis intervention through its 24-hour hotline and two emergency safe houses\, adult and youth counseling\, legal advocacy\, housing and financial sustainability\, and prevention education. All services are free and confidential.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/dvcc-23rd-annual-voices-of-courage-spring-luncheon-sponsored/
LOCATION:Tokeneke Club\, 4 Butler's Island Road\, Darien\, 06820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Luncheon,Not for profit,Sponsored Post
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Dana Buckmir
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut native and author Dana Buckmir brings her story about surviving domestic violence and reclaiming her voice to Wilton Library during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Her most recent memoir\, Everything Will Be Okay\, will be the topic of conversation between Buckmir\, Chief Operating Officer of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center Ann Rodwell-Lawton\, and Deputy Chief Robert Cipolla from the Wilton Police Department.\n\n\nBuckmir is the author of Everything Will Be Okay and Plenty of Laughs: One Woman’s Journey Navigating the Online Dating Waters. She also contributes to a biweekly dating column called\, Oh Dana that gives advice on relationship topics. Buckmir believes that storytelling not only entertains\, but reminds us that we are sharing a collective experience that makes us a little more connected and a little less lonely. This philosophy and her teaching background inspired her to create a workshop and coaching program\, Write your story: From Idea to Publication\, where she mentors aspiring authors.\n\n\nAnn Rodwell-Lawton is the Chief Operating Officer of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC). Ann oversees DVCC’s community initiatives\, direct services programs\, and quality assurance efforts. Ann has worked in the fields of domestic violence and sexual violence for ten years. She integrates victim-centered approaches and brings a trauma-informed lens to the work at DVCC.\n\n\nBuckmir will be selling her book after the program and can accept cash\, check\, venmo\, or zelle as payment.\n\n\nCo-sponsored by Wilton Library\, the Domestic Violence Crisis Center\, the Wilton Domestic Violence Task Force\, the Riverbrook Regional YMCA\, the Wilton Police Department\, and Wilton Social Services.\n\n \n\n\nRegistration is required. Please register on the Wilton Library website.\n\n\n\n\n	See more related GMW stories...
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/author-talk-dana-buckmir/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,discussion,Free,Health & Wellness,Library,Not for profit,Presentation
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