Guest Speaker Fahie on Domestic Violence with Diploma Programme Students

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The Grade 11 and 12 DP Global Politics classes virtually welcomed Mrs. Kalyn Risker Fahie to speak on the topic of domestic violence. The students are studying the topic in relation to our unit on Peace and Conflict.

Mrs. Risker Fahie has many years of experience working in this field, even starting her domestic violence non-profit organization in Detroit, Michigan, called Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE). She currently works for the VI Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (VIDVSAC) as their Program Liaison.

Mrs. Risker Fahie explained the evolution of this conflict within our society and the Duluth Model, which covers various power imbalances that can occur in relationships. The students were also able to understand how groups work in coordination with government agencies to help address severe problems within communities.

For more information, please visit: https://www.vidvsac.org

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Kalyn Fahie Speaks On Domestic Violence

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This week at Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy, Mr. Stocking’s Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Programme Global Politics classes welcomed Mrs. Kalyn Risker Fahie to speak on the topic of domestic violence. The students are studying the topic in relation to a unit on Peace and Conflict. Mrs. Risker Fahie has many years of experience working in this field, even starting her own domestic violence non-profit organization in Detroit, Michigan called Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE). She currently works for the VI Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (VIDVSAC) as their Program Liaison. Mrs. Risker Fahie explained the evolution of this conflict within our society as well as the Duluth Model, which covers various power imbalances that can occur in relationships. The students were also able to gain a deeper understanding of how groups work in coordination with government agencies to help address serious problems within communities.

For more information please visit: https://www.vidvsac.org

The National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 www.TheHotLine.org

Family Resource Center, Inc. (FRC) St. Thomas (340) 776-3966 http://frcusvi.org

National Teen Domestic Violence Hotline, Text and Online Chat www.loveisrespect.org 1.866.331.9474

VI Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC)  www.vidvsac.org 340.719.0144