'Telling Amy’s Story' Domestic Violence Seminar: Cottage Grove News

Cottage Grove hosts film and community discussion on domestic violence

Cottage Grove’s Public Safety Department will show a powerful, short documentary "Telling Amy's Story" dealing with domestic violence and domestic violence homicide on Monday, March 18, from 6-9 p.m. 

The free event takes place in the lecture hall of Park High School, 8040 80th Street S, Cottage Grove. Enter using the main entrance.

The film will be followed by a presentation on risk factors for domestic homicide, information on victim services from Tubman—an organization that provides domestic violence services in the state—and panel discussion involving law enforcement, Tubman and domestic violence survivors.  Get information that could help save the life of someone currently in an abusive relationship. 

The "Clothesline Project," a very moving memorial to victims of domestic violence, will be on display. Donations of baby care items and ladies personal care or hygiene products as well as gas cards to go to women in the Tubman Shelter will be accepted at this event. 

Items that are especially needed include bath towels, wash cloths, warm winter blankets, size 4 and 5 diapers, diaper wipes, laundry soap, deodorant and key locks for resident’s lockers.

Register for this free event by e-mailing rmcalister@cottage-grove.org or calling 651-458-6017. There is no registration deadline.

Telling Amy's Story is a documentary film and public service media project that seeks to help in the fight to end domestic violence. To learn more visit www.telling.psu.edu.