Speak Up & Speak Out! Domestic Violence Speakers at APB

Domestic violence should never happen to anyone but it does, especially to women. And the worst part is that many don’t even know they are a victim of domestic violence. Many believe that they can’t do anything to protect themselves, that they can’t escape, that no one would believe them and that it is most likely their fault. It is shocking to reveal that one in four women have experienced violence by a current or former significant other at some point in her life and that, in 2005, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated approximately two million injuries were caused by domestic violence each year. You see it everywhere, even among celebrities – Chris Brown in February of 2009, Charlie Sheen in December of 2009, and Mel Gibson just last month.

In an effort to increase domestic violence awareness, APB has dedicated a page to domestic violence speakers. These speakers, including actress Robin Givens, radio host and former BET personality Free, Judge Marilyn Milian, and author Victor Rivas Rivers, share their stories and try to encourage a call to action among audiences against domestic violence.

Want to increase awareness or help your community better understand how to cope with domestic violence? Browse our speakers on domestic violence to find the keynote speaker whose message will resonate with your community most.