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A Survivor's Story

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Olga's critically acclaimed first-hand account of the impact of violence in her life is available in both English and Spanish. Presented in four ten-minute segments, this insightful documentary has proven a powerful training tool and a lifeline for those beginning their own journey towards survival.

Olga grew up in a family ravaged by violence. In this intimate account of her life, Olga shares the terror of witnessing her father’s brutal attacks on her mother, and reveals the physical, sexual and emotional abuse she herself endured. With candor and astounding clarity, she unravels the connections between her childhood abuse and the rapes she suffered as a teenager and young woman. Her inspirational story sheds light on the complexities of coping with trauma, the struggle towards healing and what it means to truly survive.

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Available on DVD and VHS in English or Spanish.

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This program is ideal for:

  • Conferences
  • Staff/volunteer trainings: DV and sexual assault programs, Child Advocacy
  • Centers
  • Roll call trainings for law enforcement
  • Judicial trainings
  • Child Welfare staff trainings
  • Law school classes
  • Masters programs: psychology, social work, criminology
  • Private client screenings

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Child Advocacy Centers of North Carolina’s 16th Annual Child Abuse & Neglect Symposium

September 28, 2010

Keynote Address and 3 workshops Topics covered: Ordinary Magic: What you do everyday Why Victims Don't Always Behave The Way ...
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2010 Annual Conference of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers

October 02, 2010

Plenary presentation and 3 workshop presentations. Topics covered: The Impact of Violence: A Personal Journey Revealed ...
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