EXPERT CONSULTANT • TRAINER • KEYNOTE SPEAKER
30 years of experience in the field of violence against women
Acclaimed speaker, consultant and trainer in the U.S. and internationally
Well-known authority on domestic violence and related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Founder of hospital DV crisis response team, transitional shelter, advocacy groups and multiple training programs
Research co-investigator, project director and trauma therapist on studies at National Center for PTSD
Site coordinator for Lily Endowment-funded RAVE project (Religion and Violence E-learning)
Expert witness: Former qualified expert witness in criminal and civil courts
Specialty areas: Best practices for serving victims of DV; Identifying, assessing and referring victims of abuse; building collaborations and community partnerships; training in DV prevention and intervention; cross-training in traumatology, mental health, PTSD, substance abuse; domestic violence and religion; human trafficking; nonprofit management and board training
"Julie's resources are extensive, her passion is undeniable, and her pursuit for justice is relentless. Julie is a good person to know when you need help; and she is always there when it matters most."
— Yvonne McJetters, M.Div, NC Certified Peer Support Specialist-Veteran (CPSS-V); U.S. Military Veteran & Consultant
"One of North America's most knowledgeable, dynamic and passionate advocates for women and children victimized by family violence."
— Dr. Barbara Fisher-Townsend, Sociology Instructor University of New Brunswick
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