Testimonials

I have received much positive feedback from your presentation, and I appreciated both your time and the effort you put into helping us with some key issues that confront us as we mediate in district court. Thanks again for your presentation.

Nina Cohen, Manager
Custody and Visitation Mediation Program
Court Programs and Management Services
Administrative Office of the Courts

"You were sensational. Words cannot express my deep gratitude."

From keynote address given to Public School Forum of NC, Jo Ann Norris, Associate Executive Director, 2006

"Marie was funny, interesting, informative. Great ideas."
"It was practical and fun."

From participants at "Public Speaking for Survivors and Advocates", August, 2007

"I cannot remember a training that I enjoyed more than this one. Both presenters and guest speakers were awesome!"
"It was a very powerful workshop. It really motivates me to want to get, first of all, informed, and involved. The speakers were moving, and Sgt. Guard and Marie are incredible."

"Presenters were well-spoken and prepared."

From "Understanding Domestic Violence" in Alleghany County co-presented with Sgt. John Guard. August, 2007

"A job well done!"

"This was an excellent workshop. It was so educational and lively."

"Each segment was informative: the handouts, the audio/visual, the guest speakers, the role play. The opportunity to ask questions - total training well planned."

"Informative, I now want to learn more and assist those individuals/families involved in domestic violence - that is, work toward decreasing and one day... concluding domestic violence."

"Informative presentation was top notch."

"More in-depth than any other domestic violence training I've ever attended." "I have been to a lot of trainings and this has been the best. The examples and activity really make you realize the impact. Excellent!"

"I wish that judges, attorneys and district attorneys could be invited to see this training."

"It could be very useful in helping them understand domestic violence and its affects."

"These types of programs are needed on a regular basis for all community groups, clergy, local and state heads along with police need to attend special trainings to refresh what domestic violence is really about, how we can protect our abuse and support their needs in all ways."

From "Understanding Domestic Violence" in Madison County co-presented with Sgt. John Guard. August, 2007