Education and public awareness are key in ending domestic violence. Help The Shelter of Gaston
County spread awareness in our community by hosting a speaker for your next group meeting or event!
Presentations can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as an hour, based on your group’s needs.
Presentation topics include but are not limited to:
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Shelter History, Shelter Services
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
The health costs and effects of Domestic Violence
How Domestic Violence Affects Children
Opportunities for Involvement at The Shelter
Recognizing the warning signs of Domestic Violence
How to reach out to a friend in need
Teen Dating Violence
Promoting healthy relationships for teens and children
Presentations can be given to groups of any size, and can be presented to businesses, churches,
health organizations, schools, or civic groups. Contact The Shelter’s Outreach Specialist, Megan
Buck at 704-852-6047 or Megan.Buck@gastongov.com, for more information.