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Barbara Cohen, Operational Risk Consultant, Wells Fargo

Barbara.Cohen@wellsfargo.com

Heidi Hogan, Job Search and Resume Writing Volunteer, Women Against Abuse

hoganfour@gmail.com

Heloise Jettison, Senior Director of Employer Engagement, City of Philadelphia Office of Workforce Development

Heloise.Jettison@Phila.gov

Amber Leahy, VP, Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Corporate and Public Affairs, TD Bank

Amber.Leahy@td.com

Marcos Lopez, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Exude

MLopez@exudebenefits.com

Laurie Muldoon, Marketing Research Partner, Comcast

laurie.muldoon@comcast.net

Jeanne O’Brien, One Stop Manager, CareerLink

jobrien@pacareerlinkphl.org

Arny Patel, Senior Manager, Deloitte

patarny@gmail.com

Estelle Richman, Former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

ebrichman@yahoo.com

Kate Schoener, Chief Operating Office, Philly Office Retail

kate@phillyofficeretail.com

Shelly Anthony White, Community Partnership Manager, Santander Bank

shelly.white@santander.us

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William-spratley

William’s Story

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.

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Catherine’s Story

When I first met my abuser, I was just 14 years old and he was 20. I thought I was in love, so I ignored the disapproval of my mom and sister.

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Allison’s Story

Allison* cringed at her reflection in the mirror as she gently dabbed concealer over the bruises circling her eye.

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Mike's Story

Mike, a former police detective with the Philadelphia Police Department, has been working as the police liaison for Women Against Abuse, so that he can help survivors in ways he couldn’t as a detective.

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Justine’s Story

Justine got to know Eric in college, while working part time at a Virginia-based home improvement store. They began casually dating in 1999, eventually marrying in May of 2006. Looking back, her sister, Lauren, can see the red flags.

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Dana’s Story

Former emergency safe haven resident Dana*, exuded intelligence and bright-spirits, and had worked hard for her credentials.

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Alyssa’s Story

Alyssa*, a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair, was living with her parents.

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Candace's Story

When people consider domestic violence (DV), they often think of the adult victim/survivor. But what about the children who have seen or experienced the abuse; the boys, girls and young adults who have been afraid in their own home? Candace, who worked as a therapist at Women Against Abuse, witnessed her mother being abused for many years, is choosing to share her story to shine a light on this little told aspect of DV. These are her words.

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Shakeda's Story

I was 5 years old when my mom got a new job as a manager at a local KFC. She met a gentleman there who was a suave, smooth kind of guy, rode a bike, didn’t care about authority, and was the opposite of my father. My mom fell hard for him.

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Georgina O’Hara’s Story

Pro bono representation provided by local law firms makes a meaningful difference for the thousands of clients seeking help at our Legal Center.

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