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RWW October 16, 2019 Guest Anya Stuart - Executive Director, Family Resource Center "Increasing Awareness of Domestic Violence in the Virgin Islands”


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Rotary Wellness Wednesday 10/16/19 Guest- Anya Stuart, Executive Director, Family Resource Center - “Increasing Awareness of Domestic Violence in the VI”

Conversation Questions - These are for guidance only the conversation takes on its own energy.

The first two are asked of all guests.

  1. What does wellness mean to you?
  2. What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise. 

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  1. It’s been two years since Hurricanes Irma and Maria, what have you learned about yourself and its impacts as we move through this hurricane season.
  2. You became the Executive Director after many years of working on behalf of women & families impacted by violence. Share briefly your journey from consumer to Exec Director.
  3. What is domestic violence?
  4. Please talk about the cycle of abuse?
  5. What creates violence in a domestic environment?
  6. Are there warning signs that are helpful to pay attention to when in a relationship?
  7. How much of a issue is Domestic Violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
  8. At times there has been concern that law enforcement doesn’t take these cases seriously. Please comment.
  9. Talk about the cultural and for some religious beliefs that influence how an individual’s thinks about Domestic Violence?
  10. Was there a spike in services after IRMARIA? Has that changed as we have moved into the recovery period?
  11. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Why is it important to have a month devoted to increasing awareness?
  12. Take Back the Night will occur on Thursday. Talk about the event and what inspired it and what will occur and why?
  13. If someone is listening and is concerned or fearful for his or her safety what can that person do?
  14. Share info about the range of other services provided at the Family Resource Center.
  15. Any other upcoming activities that would be of interest the listening audience?
  16. Please share your contact information.

Closing thoughts or words of encouragement to the audience. What’s the take away for those who are listening? 

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