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Walk in My Shoes provides training and consulting in prevention of and response to domestic violence and sexual assault. My name is Marie Brodie and I have 15 years experience in this field.

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 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. That's the purpose of Walk in My Shoes.

What's in a name? Walk in My Shoes reflects the need for people to understand what it's like to be a victim and survivor of domestic violence in order to improve advocacy, services, and ultimately to end domestic violence.

What's behind the bridge? Sgt. John Guard is one of my favorite allies in the work to end domestic violence. He works for the Domestic Violence Unit of the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. 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. The bridge represents my desire to be a bridge for victims of abuse and it represents my admiration for the work of Sgt. Guard.

Mission Statement
The mission of Walk in My Shoes is to provide quality training to people who want to learn more about domestic violence and what they can do to end it.