VIOLENCE

Expert in the field of anger management training and coaching, addiction, and intimate partner violence.

April Maley is an avid reader, loves to write, and just published her first novella in March 2010. April holds an Associate in Applied Science, emphasis on Medical, and has been focusing on her writing for the last few years. She also is an advocate for child abuse & domestic violence victims. She lives in Indiana with her husband, & four children.

Shawnita is a freelance writer, childrens book author, and mother of six. Her area of expertise evolves around all aspects of parenting, marrige, divorce, relationship problems, religious views, domestic violence, mental illness, and much more. She has almost 30 years of personal experience in these areas from a stand point of a child and an adult. She currently lives in Georgia with her daughters, husband, and two cats.

Magalis Sandoval was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT. She graduated with her Masters Degree in Social Work from New York University in 2006 and is currently working full time as a clinician in a residential substance abuse treatment facility. Magalis has also worked with survivors of domestic violence and adolescents living in residential care. Magalis is currently pursuing a change in career as a writer and has completed her first collection of poetry titled "Obsessions of a broken-hearted." Magalis is currently residing in Connecticut with her two daughters and family dog, Rocky.

Shelly's ultimate passion for freelance writing enables her to combine and share all of her past experiences and unveil future adventures. Her articles are designed to inspire, motivate, assist, and entertain her audience. Shelly had the fortunate opportunity to live a diverse life which included mixing chemicals in a laboratory, gold plating in a manufacturing plant, experimenting with herbal medications, catering to the dietary needs of hospital patients, researching peanuts at a world class chocolate factory, waitressing at a Chinese restaurant, designing outdoor living spaces, building an executive recruiting agency which plays matchmaker between corporations and executives, camping and RVing across the USA, exploring new cultures and foreign places, studying new languages, writing a memoir assisting domestic violence victims, ministering to the public, dabbling in organic gardening, introducing relaxation techniques and beauty products during home spa escapes, creating/developing a website to raise funds for charitable organizations, raising and educating her two wonderful children, caring for two adorable dogs, sponsoring a foreign exchange student from Germany and engaging in sports such as running, biking, and dancing.

Kristin Collins is a native of Webster Groves, Missouri. She balances her serious professional work schedule with her two young toddler boys. A victim of years of domestic abuse, both emotional and physical, Collins is a new woman with an even newer outlook on life. With her first-hand knowledge of surviving in the workplace, at school, and the supermarket after episodes of domestic violence, Collins hopes to reach out to women and inspire them.

I'm a mother of four, a grandmother of two, a survivor of almost 30 years of domestic violence, and a paranormal investigator. I've learned a lot of lessons during this journey called Life, the greatest lesson being that you never have to worry that you'll ever stop learning.

I am a movie lover, a filmmaker, a compulsive reader and a writer. I divide my time between working for a domestic violence shelter, writing, and making independent films. I am also a certified legal Videographer for the American Guild of Court Videographers. For four years I worked with Autistic kids by providing ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapy to children between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. I also briefly worked in an ED classroom by providing assistance to kids that are classified as "Emotionally Disturbed." Because of the diversity of my experiences I have a keen interest in the present and future of public assistance for people who have Autism, Aspergers syndrome, the mentally ill, and the abused and/or low income. I believe social networks, filmmaking, and writing can educate and inspire as well as entertain and uplift people.

Freelance writer, home school mom, advocate for victims of domestic violence

Dr Sheafe has over 24 years of clinical experience in marriage counseling & family therapy. She specializes in: substance abuse treatment, drug addiction, sex therapy and couples counseling. She can assist with recovery from emotional, verbal, physical and drug abuse. Dr Sheafe is considered an expert on domestic violence and issues related to childhood trauma and porn addiction. She has worked with thousands of clients throughout the United States & Europe. She States, "I offer solid, down-to-earth guidance!" She is called upon by litigators as an 'Expert Witness' for issues related to sexual trauma. She offers phone counseling or in-person visits for those living in South East Virginia. For complete information please visit: http://www.drsadiesheafe.com/telephoneconsultation.html or email her at Sadie@Dr Sheafe.com. Most Insurance accepted. Dr Sheafe is a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, American Board of Sexology Diplomate, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Currently, she serves as the Chairman, Virginia Legislative Committee: National Association Social Work, (NASW) and Virginia, Regional Representative for Hampton Roads, Virginia; Member, American Board of Clinical Sexologists and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). She has been appointed to the Mental Health Advisory Council Board for the city of Portsmouth, Virginia and was elected to the State Board of Directors for NASW. She is currently the Chairman of the Department of Veterans Affairs Social Work Professional Standards Board, Virgina and an Adjunct Professor at Norfolk State University in the Doctoral and Masters Degree Programs for Social Work.

Survivor of domestic violence and mother of 5 beautiful children, ranging from 3 to 19. Now married to a wonderful man who encourages me to follow my dream of becoming a writer, and make it a reality.

I am currently in my second year of Graduate School working on my Masters Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparation and encouraging survivors of domestic violence to rebuild their lives after divorce. I obtained my BS in Criminal Justice and BS in Psychology with a minor in Political Science. I am also the mother to five beautiful children ages 10-17

I am a stay-at-home Mom, freelance writer and domestic violence advocate.

Michelle Cole is an author and motivational speaker. Michelle's books, "Lilla Belle the First Stages" and "F.A.T. CHANCE," have received rave reviews from critics and readers alike. She is also a domestic violence and child abuse advocate.

I am married with 1 child and 5 step children. I am a Certified HIV/AIDS Educator, Missionary to Kenya, East Africa and Ghana West Africa. I am a Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis advocate certified to respond to crisis calls at the hospitals.

I am a freelance writer, former staff writer for Lovingyou.com/Sheknows.com. I worked two years as a domestic violence advocate as well. I am a newlywed, mother of two.

I am an 8 year vetran advocate, working with Domestic violence, Sexual assault, Mental illness, and economic hardship. I see myself as a change agent and use writing as a way to spread the messege and sometimes just spread a few laughs.

I was born in El Salvador, Central America. I am survivor of child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and depression. Every day is a gift! I want to help others overcome the challenges that I have faced through my own experience.

As a single parent, I know what it is like to have to struggle financial. I have survived domestic violence, and I spent my time talking to women that is looking for someone to listen to their troubles.

i believe there should be more help made availabe to women in domestic violence sitation instead of just a couple of days then u are on your own we need the government to relize this does happen and it forces the abused to go back into the violence becouse they have no place

Heather is happily married to her husband of 6 years. They have 5 great kids and live outside of Nashville. She is an Air Force veteran and her husband as been serving for 15 years. She is an advocate for domestic violence awareness, military families, and blended families.

For 16 yrs. have been working in the health care industry in teaching hospitals. I work directly with patients as a Registered Nurse. I have insight as to how the industry works & why. I also unfortunately have direct experience w/ domestic violence. Not myself, but I have m

Statewide coalition against domestic violence

I'm a past victim of domestic violence, instead of letting it consume my life negatively, I fought back. I've created a web-site called, The Weaker Vessel, Inc. This is an online database of domestic violence abusers nationwide. Go on-line to see if the person your dating

For more than ten years now, I've been working as training coordinator for a non-government organization that provides comprehensive and integrated services to survivors of gender-based violence against women and children. I also work as consultant to non-government organiza

Ross Ellis is a national expert on violence against children and focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, school violence, Internet safety and positive parenting. She has more than 20 years experience in the non-profit and corporate sector, and has been a child advocate for almost three decades.She has appeared on The Early Show, The Montel Williams Show, WABC-TV Eyewitness News, Fox 5 NY, 106.7 Lite FM, Q104.3, WCBS-FM, ESPN, Sirius and Voice of America Radio Shows, and a regular source for Momƒ¬Logic, Parent Dish and many other parenting web sites. She is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of New York and sells residential real estate for one of the premier firms in Manhattan.

My name is Beverly Hines. I am married and have three children. I was a victim of domestic violence beginning at the age of 16 until I was 26. I want paople to be aware that there is help out there, and they should not be afraid to get help.

A cancer survivor and victim of domestic violence. On the Board of Directors for women's shelters,a non-profit organization providing loans to businesses, and MainStreet New Mexico,working with tourism and artists.An engineering manager for 25 years.

"Break the silence, stop the violence, take back the night."

I am a Community Education Specialist for a non-profit in Lynchburg, VA. I teach sexual violence prevention to kids in local schools. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2004 with a B.A. in Communications.