Article October 26, 2009 Issue

SPIRITUAL COURAGE TO CONFRONT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

A policy advisor on domestic violence issues shares her insights.

RITA POLATIN with contributions from MARIVIC MABANAG

RITA POLATIN OF SENTINEL RADIO TALKS WITH MARIVIC MABANAG

RITA: Marivic, you were the former Executive Director for the California State Domestic Violence Coalition, and you also serve as policy advisor to organizations that help confront and overcome domestic and youth violence. So can you just begin by telling me what types of things you've done over the years to help put an end to domestic violence?

MARIVIC: Sure, Rita. In my over-25-year career, I've been particularly involved with policy and legislation. My work has involved both government institutions and nongovernmental organizations. Currently I serve as the CEO for the National Safe Child Coalition, and we are working with protecting children and parents who have been involved in domestic abuse.