“To put an end to it we need to come together and work and support one another,” she said.
Finkle has worked with victims’ services in Prince County for two-and-a-half years, adding to her 28-year career in social work.
“My job is to offer various levels of support to people who have dealt with family violence.”
Finkle and about 12 others participated in a silent march held in Summerside on Wednesday to raise awareness about family violence.
Kara Katmouz and Darlene Oatway also participated in the walk. Katmouz is the outreach co-ordinator in O’Leary and Oatway works with Finkle in victims’ services.
“To put an end to it we need to come together and work and support one another,” she said.
Finkle has worked with victims’ services in Prince County for two-and-a-half years, adding to her 28-year career in social work.
“My job is to offer various levels of support to people who have dealt with family violence.”
Finkle and about 12 others participated in a silent march held in Summerside on Wednesday to raise awareness about family violence.
Kara Katmouz and Darlene Oatway also participated in the walk. Katmouz is the outreach co-ordinator in O’Leary and Oatway works with Finkle in victims’ services.
“There is help and support out there,” said Oatway.
“We’re in the communities to help, and sometimes people don’t know where to go or who is there for support.”
Katmouz added, “It’s important for people to know the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship. That’s where it all starts.”
Feb. 12 to 18 marks Family Violence Prevention Week on Prince Edward Island.
Lee Anne Farrar, one of the march organizers, works in the administrative support services for East Prince Family Violence Prevention Services.
Lee Anne Farrar, one of the march organizers, works in the administrative support services for East Prince Family Violence Prevention Services.
What’s important about these annual marches is seeing community members come together in solidarity, said Farrar.
“Whether it’s a small group or a large one, it shows support for the cause and raises efforts to eradicate family violence.”
Family violence is everyone’s business, said Farrar.
“If getting the word out there helps even one person, my job is worthwhile.”