Members of the public will learn how to break the cycle of domestic violence, when the Barbados Association of Psychologists stages a panel discussion on Thursday, December 3.
It will be held in the Auditorium of the Barbados Community College, Howell’s Cross Road, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Panellists will include Clinical Psychologist, Beverly Drakes; Registered Psychologist, Cephus Sealey; Programme Officer in the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nalita Gajadhar; and Chairperson of SAVE Foundation, Liesel Daisley.
They will define the issue of domestic violence and discuss its impact on family dynamics and children.?? Persons will also receive information about where to seek help, and what are the steps which can be taken to break the cycle of aggression here.
Further information may be received by e-mailing barbadopsychologists@gmail.com.
This is one of several activities to observe November 25 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.