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.
- What does wellness mean to you?
- What do you do to support wellness in your life, especially given your training and expertise.
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- 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.
- 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.
- What is domestic violence?
- Please talk about the cycle of abuse?
- What creates violence in a domestic environment?
- Are there warning signs that are helpful to pay attention to when in a relationship?
- How much of a issue is Domestic Violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
- At times there has been concern that law enforcement doesn’t take these cases seriously. Please comment.
- Talk about the cultural and for some religious beliefs that influence how an individual’s thinks about Domestic Violence?
- Was there a spike in services after IRMARIA? Has that changed as we have moved into the recovery period?
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Why is it important to have a month devoted to increasing awareness?
- Take Back the Night will occur on Thursday. Talk about the event and what inspired it and what will occur and why?
- If someone is listening and is concerned or fearful for his or her safety what can that person do?
- Share info about the range of other services provided at the Family Resource Center.
- Any other upcoming activities that would be of interest the listening audience?
- Please share your contact information.
Closing thoughts or words of encouragement to the audience. What’s the take away for those who are listening?