Healing in the Wake of Sexual Violence

This special event recognized the voices of those who have been impacted by violence and shared solutions for healing the devastating effects of violence. This event showed how the transformative influence of restorative justice can empower survivors and facilitate the healing process for survivors, professionals in the field, and anyone whose life has been affected by violence. Recognized speakers in restorative justice as well as survivors of violence shared information, research, and personal stories. Speakers Included: Msgr. Charles Chaffman, Judicial Vicar of the Los Angeles Archdiocese Justice Janine Geske, Marquette Law School Mimi Lind, Director of Mental Health and Domestic Violence Intervention Program, The Venice Family Clinic “Lupe”, Survivor of Human Trafficking Dr. Jaime Romo, Author, Healing the Sexually Abused Heart: A Workbook for Survivors, Thrivers, and Supporters, Parents Preventing Abuse, and Teachers Preventing Abus