Behind Closed Doors: Shedding Light on Domestic Violence Online
Join us to learn about the alarming reality of domestic violence that is concealed behind closed doors --where only the occupants know of its existence; where victims, perpetrators and even their children carefully curate a persona that is far different from the reality of their lives.
Darlene Reda, Deputy Director for the Westchester County Office for Women, illuminates the complex dynamics underlying domestic violence and abuse, the prevalence of domestic violence in our Westchester communities, County initiatives to address family violence, how to support someone who is experiencing domestic violence or abuse and local resources to turn to for help.
Darlene's colleague, Martha Anderson, will relate how domestic violence affects immigrant victims in particular, and we will hear the personal lived experience of a domestic violence survivor; Q&A to follow.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ossining Public Library.
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 26, 2022
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Categories:
- Health & Wellness Older Adults
- Attachments:
About the presenter:
Darlene Reda is the Deputy Director for the Westchester County Office for Women. Most recently, she was the Director of the Westchester County Family Justice Center, which is overseen by the Office for Women.
Darlene began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, handling all types of misdemeanor and felony cases including domestic violence, robberies, narcotics and homicide. She then worked as a trial attorney for insurance defense firms handling labor law, personal injury and medical malpractice cases.
In her present role, Darlene develops and provides trainings on topics including domestic violence, lethality risk factors, and workplace safety. Darlene is also responsible for overseeing county contracts administered by the Office for Women, drafting grant applications to obtain funding for programs and initiatives, and providing direct services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She enjoys working on the development and implementation of innovative programs such as the Westchester County Domestic Violence High Risk Team, a collaborative, countywide effort aimed at reducing homicides in family violence cases.
Darlene received her J.D. from Villanova Law School and a B.S. in Accounting from the Pennsylvania State University. She lives in Westchester, NY with her husband, three children and their dog, Princess.
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