TULSA, OKLA. –[April 19, 2024] – The Tulsa Health Department’s substance abuse prevention program has partnered with the Coalition Against Prescription and Substance Abuse of Tulsa (CAPSAT) to host a panel discussion titled “Empowering Women: Let’s Talk About Domestic Violence and Substance Use.” The event will take place on April 30th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Regional Health and Wellness Center, 5635 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
“In Oklahoma, nearly half of all women – forty-nine percent, to be precise – experience domestic violence. These are serious public health issues that can have a devastating impact on women’s lives,” said THD Prevention Specialist Netta Jamieson. “We are hosting this panel to raise awareness, provide resources, and empower women to seek help and build a brighter future.”
This free event is open to the public and will explore the connection between domestic violence and substance use, the impact on victims and their families and friends, and provide resources for support and healing. The panel will feature experts from various fields, including:
- Shelby Torrence LADC-MH, Palmer Continuum Care
- Jennifer Saldivar LMSW, TH/RRH, Program Manager/Counselor at Domestic Violence Intervention Services
- Samantha Wade-Jenkins, Program Manager, Community Advocacy Research & Evaluation Consulting Group, Inc.
Service providers and professionals who work with at-risk populations are encouraged to attend. Women experiencing domestic violence, family members and friends of victims, and anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence and substance use are invited to attend as well. Registration is encouraged but not required.
For more information about the Tulsa Health Department’s substance abuse prevention program or the Coalition Against Prescription and Substance Abuse of Tulsa, please call 918-582-9355 or visit https://tulsa-health.org/programs/substance-abuse-prevention/.
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