This semester was filled with great partnerships, programming and events, as well as new initiatives, making it an overall exciting and fulfilling spring for us at the Patricia A.
We want to thank our donors and funders, Mentors in Violence Prevention school partners, and our community and state partners. MVP-YAC members will influence and plan statewide MVP events, assist with curriculum adaptations and suggest topical areas, provide outreach and engagement with other MVP schools through social media and other outlets, and spread awareness about the MVP program.
Three newly trained staff from Crisis Intervention Services assisted. Students in this class went through an MVP workshop in February with the goal of creating zines and PSA videos about the bystander model and topical issues related to race and gender. We are excited to continue our support to our Michigan partners moving forward! Over 45 MVP mentors gathered to learn from experts in the field on various topics including dating violence, mental health, transphobia, facilitation skill development, team building and more!
Students could contribute to a positive affirmations' art project in support of the MVP students at Perry High School and meet local community service agencies. Our center had the opportunity to screen a new documentary from executive producer and longtime supporter of our center, Cindy Waitt. The film, This Is Where I Learned Not To Sleep , explores the complex relationship between childhood exposure to family violence, policing, and efforts to break the cycle of violence.
The film follows retired Nashville Lieutenant Mark Wynn as he revisits his haunting childhood through his work to reform police response to family violence. Wynn started the first domestic violence unit in the Nashville Police Department and the film presents his quest for justice and journey towards healing while providing effective strategies for police response to family violence.
