We invite you to a community conversation around domestic violence in the court system with special guest Dr. Daniel G. Saunders on February 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
We are trying out a unique format in which a guest speaker will present a 10 minute mini-lecture on the topic prior to our conversation. Additionally, students, staff and faculty from both the School of Social Work and the Law School are invited to attend.
Survivors of domestic abuse are often forced to co-parent with their abusers, experiencing continued abuse. A study led by Dr. Saunders found that judges, lawyers and litigators often have limited formal education around domestic violence abuse patterns. This often causes them to fail at intervening to prevent continued abuse.
Dr. Saunders will be joining us for a ten minute presentation about advocating for change in the family court system before we begin our conversation. Dr. Saunders is a Professor Emeritus within the School of Social Work who focuses on dating and domestic violence.
This is a time for conversation – to share feelings, raise concerns, and talk together as a school community. To aid the conversation, space will be limited. (We know it's coming up soon, so if you miss it, don't fear! If there is a lot of interest in this topic, we can hold another session soon.)
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106