Voices from the Field: Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence, 2013

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Artist: Ruth Rosner
Artist: Ruth Rosner
Exhibition Dates:
March 26–March 28, 2013
Location:
Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA
Description:
This 3-day series of interactive events by Cambridge College faculty and students was designed to raise awareness and address the issue of domestic violence.
March 26, 2013:
“Voices from the Field” presentations by Dr. Katherine King, Prof. Willy Drinkwater and Cambridge College alum Caitlin Piccuirro, on the impact of domestic violence, which was followed by a special interactive music therapy presentation by SoulWorks Rhythm TM.
March 27, 2013:
“Mother’s Day,” screening of a documentary by Dr. Nan Hocking-McDonough that gave voice to the silencing and suffering her mother endured, which was followed by a discussion.
March 28, 2013:
“Battered Women, Folklore and Domestic Violence,” a presentation by Dr. Massomeh Namavar that explored domestic violence through clinical work with incarcerated women, Persian folklore, art and storytelling.

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