Please join us for this upcoming informational session to raise the general awareness about domestic violence:
This
Thursday evening, May 7, a WICE-sponsored event, the 2nd International
Forum on Domestic Violence for the English speaking community will take place
at the American Church of Paris. It has
been organized by WICE volunteer and Board member, Jill Bourdais (read here for more info about Jill) whose other volunteer commitment is to women who are
being or who have been abused in their partner relationships.
Some 40 English speaking
women have attended her free victim support
group meetings over the past few years. Recent
official statistics estimate that one out of ten women in France is subjected
to domestic violence, and some 170 of those are killed per year by their
abusers. Many abused women are fearful of pressing charges, and this
informational forum will focus on what actually happens when women try to use
the justice and social systems to get help for themselves. Several lawyers, a court-approved psychologist,
the head of a shelter, and possibly a judge will be among the panelists.
The event is free, but registration
is requested at: parisdvforum@gmail.com
Time: 6:30
-10 p.m.
Date: Thursday,
May 7, 2015
Location: American Church of Paris
For more information, please read: 2nd International Forum on Domestic Violence.