NORFOLK, Va. — The YWCA of South Hampton Roads is hosting a panel at Norfolk State University on racial disparities in domestic violence.
As part of 2023's Week Without Violence, the Black, Blue & Purple panel discussion will explore the racial disparities in domestic violence cases and solutions to address the root causes of domestic violence seen in local communities. It is being hosted in part by the Center for African-American Public Policy at Norfolk State University
Featured panelists for the event Dr. Stephanie Howard from Norfolk State University, Neisha Himes from G.R.O.W. Foundation, Kristen Pine from YWCA South Hampton Roads & Norfolk Family Justice Center and Courtney Pierce from Samaritan House.
The event is on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at NSU's Theater at Brown Memorial Hall. You can go to YWCA's site to find more information and how to contact organizers.