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Marie Brodie provides training and consulting in the prevention of and response to domestic violence and sexual assault. Marie has over 15 years of experience working with victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Passion.
That's what I bring to work, play, and life. I have a passion for training and supporting all events and activities that contribute to ending domestic violence in my lifetime! I create custom-designed curriculum for every workshop that I present. My workshops are interactive and engaging.

"I have had the pleasure to train and collaborate with Marie on various programs and initiatives. She is an excellent trainer who is very comfortable with all audiences. She is very accessible and her training style keeps the audience engaged as she tackles a very difficult subject. She has a strong track record of bringing more attention to the issue of domestic violence through a proactive media message. I completely believe in Walk in My Shoes. This company is an excellent resource for advocates, law enforcement, educators and others to learn more about how to prevent and respond to domestic violence and sexual assault."

        - Will Polk Attorney at Law

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Domestic violence is a crime that impacts all of us.
The US Census estimated the population of NC in 2006 at over 8 million people. The estimate in 2006 for the entire US population is about 300 million people! (www.quickfacts.census.gov)

According to the US Department of Justice, between 1998 and 2002, there were an estimated 3.5 million family violence crimes.

For each victim and perpetrator of domestic violence crimes, other family members, friends, neighbors, and coworkers are impacted. Children are especially harmed by domestic violence crimes both as direct victims of violence and as witnesses. All of our lives are impacted by domestic violence in some way.

Everyone can benefit from learning about domestic violence. Education is the key to preventing domestic violence. It is through education that we can create the necessary cultural shift where domestic violence is viewed as unacceptable behavior in an intimate relationship and family.

Everyone can benefit from learning about domestic violence. That's the purpose of Walk in My Shoes.

Allies in the Movement
Chief John Guard, with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, is one of my favorite allies in the work to end domestic violence. In 2006, he started an emergency fund for victims of domestic violence. He frequently talks about how very simple things like bus tickets and a night's stay at a hotel can help bridge someone from being a victim to becoming a survivor. I really admire the work of Chief Guard and I want to be a bridge for victims of abuse.

Mission Statement
Providing quality training to people who want to learn more about domestic violence and what they can do to end it.