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- Raise awareness about domestic violence and its impact on individuals, children, and families.
- Present findings from a survey of Armenian community members and identify gaps in awareness, perceptions, and knowledge of available resources.
- Help community members understand what domestic violence can look like, including forms that may be less visible.
- Connect the Armenian community directly with law enforcement, domestic violence service providers, and legal professionals.
- Explain where survivors and families can seek help and what happens when they contact police or other services.
The panel
Organized and moderated by Lilit Shakaryan, MSW/PhD, USC. In partnership with the Glendale Police Department. Research conducted on the Armenian WomenPower community.
ModeratorLilit Shakaryan
Researcher, Family Life Educator, MSW/PhD USC
PanelistLt. Ernesto Gaxiola
Glendale Police Department
PanelistDebra Suh
Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena
PanelistMariya Melkonyan
Criminal Defense Attorney
PanelistAlina Krikorian
MA, LMFT · Armenian Relief Society's Child, Family & Youth Guidance Center
PanelistMaya Tokhalyan
Admin, Armenian Woman Power FB Group

Special performance
Ես կին եմ · I Am a Woman
Drama with Ani Gevorgyan, Mariana Yeghiazaryan and Anna Gevorgyan. Directed by Suren Shahverdyan.