Domestic Abuse Survivor Shares Her Story
A domestic abuse survivor who became a criminal prosecutor shared her story at the 25th annual Domestic Abuse Awareness Luncheon in Alexandria.
The event, presented by UCAN (United Communities Advocating Non-Violence), featured guest speaker Rhonda Martinson, a survivor of domestic violence and a criminal prosecutor in Wisconsin.
"I know it sounds foolish, but as I said, I was a shy girl very impressed with the whole situation,"
Martinson's story began when she met a man in a bar at the age of 18, just after graduating from high school. The man had recently returned from military service, and they married a few months later.
Martinson's background was not typical of a domestic abuse victim - her father was a sheriff's investigator and her mother was a teacher.
The speaker emphasized the importance of a coordinated community response in making a difference in domestic abuse cases.
Author's summary: A domestic abuse survivor shares her story of becoming a criminal prosecutor.
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