Virtually join students and faculty from Rowan College of South Jersey (Cumberland Campus) on October 21 to Stand OUT Against Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Speakers include representatives from the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office and Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV). SERV is the designated provider of care to survivors of domestic violence in Cumberland County, offering crisis intervention, counseling, safe housing, court advocacy, and other support. SERV's dedicated team of highly trained and compassionate staff provide personalized care to help people follow a path to healing.
Agenda
1:00 p.m. — Welcome
Dr. James Piccone, Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
1:15 p.m. — Panel Discussion with Q&A
Jennifer Webb-McRae, Cumberland County Prosecutor
Samantha Robins, SERV Volunteer Supervisor
Lorena Diaz, Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office
Nathaniel Alridge, Jr., JD, RCSJ Cumberland
2:00 p.m. — Stand OUT Against Domestic Violence
Jennifer Webb-McRae, Cumberland County Prosecutor
Remembering the Victims of Domestic Violence in Cumberland County
Stories from Survivors
Call to Action from SERV
About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of intimidation, coercion, and violence. It is used to achieve power and control over a partner. Over time, this pattern often increases in frequency and severity. Abuse can be verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, or economic. Domestic violence does not discriminate. An abused person can be of any age, race, class, culture, religion, occupation, or sexual orientation.
Domestic violence can include:
- Physical assault
- Sexual assault
- Intimidation
- Isolation
- Verbal abuse or harassment, including disrespectful or demeaning comments
- Threats against you or another family member
- Creating disturbances at your place of work
- Economic control
- Harassing telephone calls
- Stalking behaviors
- Child abuse
- Destruction of property or harm to pets
About DVAM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this event, SERV aims to educate the community about domestic violence and prevention efforts. Spread information and resources about domestic violence on social media using #StandSpeakEmpower as you stand in solidarity with survivors.
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