Julie Owens survived a domestic violence (DV) kidnapping and stabbing in 1988, then developed DV programs including hospital and counselor training programs, an ER crisis team, and a faith-based shelter. Her story is in the documentary “Broken Vows: Religious Perspectives on Domestic Violence”. She has directed DV trauma research at the National Center for PTSD, coordinated DV efforts in a mental health authority, counseled substance-using survivors, and overseen victim service agencies. Julie works nationally and globally to train employees of governments and businesses, including the Bank of America. She’s an Expert Consultant who has consulted for the U.S. Dept of Justice Office for Victims of Crime, the U.S. DHHS National Human Trafficking, the U.S. Dept. of State, and Bank of America. Julie’s focus is on survivor-centered and trauma-informed victim advocacy in secular and faith-based settings. 

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