Fragmented Pieces: A Story of Intimate Partner Violence and Strength

This unique workshop is presented by a survivor of childhood trauma and exposure to
intimate partner violence with a narration of her mother and their family story woven
throughout. Rarely are provider audiences given the opportunity to hear the
generational impact of violence in this type of venue. Both adult and child perspectives
are explored around what was happening including issues related to immigration,
parenting, mental health, substance abuse, child protection services, law enforcement
response, services for battered women and the need to engage men in changing
battering behaviors and gender-based violence. This is story of healing, redemption,
loss, trauma across the lifespan, the impact of system and providers and the tenacity to
succeed.