October 4-8 is CWC’s observance of Domestic Violence Awareness, which is the entire month of October.  The Counseling and Career Services Department is co-sponsoring two events that week that would be very interesting to Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Human Services, and Psychology majors, and anyone interested in the topic of domestic violence.

For Tuesday, October 5

In conjunction with Fremont county service providers and Central Wyoming College there will be a Panel Discussion on October 5, at 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Little Theater located in the Student Center on campus.  The panel discussion will center around the services available on the Wind River Reservation and the surrounding area.  The members of the panel will include Judge St. Clair,  Chief Justice, Tribal Court; Paul Swenson, FBI Special Agent; Rita Gatlin, FBI Victim Specialist; Chief Joseph Brooks, WRPD; Roma Jimerson, Tribal Prosecutor; Christian Pulver, Certified Domestic Violence Facilitator; and Kerry Jacobson, Assistant United States Attorney.  Under discussion will be what each members role is in the fight against domestic violence, and what services are available to victims of domestic violence and their families. 

For Wednesday, October 6

Come watch “Sin By Silence,” on October 6, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Little Theater in the Student Center.  This is a powerful movie about women who have been convicted for killing their spouses in response to the abuse they were subject to.  Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the issues of domestic violence from a survivor’s perspective.  The screening will be followed by a discussion with Stacy Crosley, daughter of a survivor featured in the film who was the first woman in California to use the battered woman’s defense.

If you have any questions about these events, stop by the Counseling and Career Services office in Main Hal 123F. or email Lance.