Brenda Clubine

A lot of things have come up lately about my feelings regarding domestic violence and the wonderful opportunity I have been given not only to give back.  But, to do so reaching out to other victims in the hopes they too will be survivors.

One of the events I recently spoke at was the Family Justice Center in Anaheim. Wow!!! What an amazing center. Chief Welter, and the other officers and staff that work there, are just simply awesome. I never could have imagined that this type of center would ever exist where a woman could go for help and it basically be a one stop shop so that she won’t have to schlep to other places with children or without children.

I am speechless that I was not only able to be in this center but speak and work to continue the education of domestic violence.  If only this type of place was available when I needed help, I know that most likely I would never have gone to prison. I, of course, can’t say without question that the terrible tragedy that happened in my life would not have otherwise happened but I can say what this center would have made a huge impact on me and possibly the difference between life and death.