The Gutsy Ones

Robi Schlaff - What I have learnt from Survivors is you need to feel safe. Trust is a part of feeling safe.


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In this episode, I talk to Robi Schlaff, the Director of the Westchester County Office for Women. Robi has decades of experience in direct service and policy and is extremely knowledgeable about issues involving women and families. In January 2022, Robi was honoured to receive The End Violence Against Women International “Game Changer” award. 

Robi and her team provide direct services to survivors in family violence cases in Westchester county, New York.  Robi talks about the distress her clients go through and sometimes just reaching out to their office can be a gutsy decision.  

In Robi's world, an error or an oversight could literally cost someone their life. Robi outlines how feeling safe and connected is at the heart of how they help their clients deal with their situation.  In her own instance, Robi relied on a trusted network to help her navigate through a challenging decision.

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