DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUE

OCTOBER 16 2026
Breakfast at 9:30am, Panel at 10am
Lakeland Community College, S Building, Room CLI A2100

IN HONOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, JOIN US FOR A FREE PANEL DISCUSSION FEATURING EXPERTS FROM ACROSS NORTHEAST OHIO

Domestic violence is a pervasive public health crisis with profound physical, psychological, and societal consequences, affecting millions globally and requiring coordinated prevention and intervention strategies. Please join us as a panel of experts discuss their own experiences and learn more about how you can help to stop the cycle of violence for good.

PANELISTS:

  • Stephanie Anderson: Attorney

  • Tim Boehlein: Project Specialist at the Geiger Institute

  • Tracy Crites: SANE at University Hospitals

  • Beverly Gooden: Writer/Activist, created the viral hashtag #WhyIStayed

  • Robin Taylor: Deputy at the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office

  • Terra Thorpe: Director of Victim Advocacy at WomenSafe

Moderated by Andrea Gutka, CEO at WomenSafe