Voices For Change – Understanding Domestic Violence

Thank you for your interest in such an important topic. Join us at the IMPACT Center for this ongoing series about understanding domestic violence. Throughout this series, we’ll feature a number of qualified teachers to share their experience and knowledge with all men and women in the community.  Register today here!

Our Domestic Violence Course Teachers

Alexis Anderson – Victim Services Supervisor at the Salvation Army Carr P. Collins Social Services Center, Dallas, TX
• Education: BA in Social Work
• Experience: Nearly 20 years working with domestic violence victims. Former Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate Coordinator.
• Role: Instructor for Session 1
• Expertise: Training domestic violence advocates and volunteers in safety planning and 24-hour crisis hotline calls for victims.

 Cicely Adrianna
• Role: Instructor for Session 2
• Expertise: Specific focus and background tailored to domestic violence advocacy, based on session content.

LaTesha Van – Director of Shelter, Safe Haven of Tarrant County
• Education: BA in Business Leadership
• Experience: Over 5 years of professional experience working in domestic violence shelters. Responsible for training advocates and volunteers for crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Role: Instructor for Session 3
• Expertise: Crisis hotline management, safety planning, shelter operations, and advocate training.

Latasha Williams  – Cheryl’s Voice
• Role: Instructor for Session 4
• Expertise: Focused on areas of victim advocacy and recovery in relation to domestic violence.

Cheryl’s Voice – Cheryl’s Voice Organization
• Role: Instructor for Session 5
• Expertise: Specializing in advocacy, education, and support for domestic violence survivors.

Additional Information:

• All instructors have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in domestic violence shelters.
• They have trained domestic violence advocates and volunteers in safety planning and 24-hour crisis hotline management.