Domestic Abuse Survivor Connie Nelson

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2014
End Date
November 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Renville
Renville
Project Overview
Connie Nelson is a domestic abuse survivor and the subject of the book "Stolen Years" by Darrel Day. Connie will speak on her experience with domestic abuse and her life afterwards, as well as her book.
Project Details
12 participated
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125
Direct expenses
$125
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn about Connie's life which is the subject of the book 'Stolen Years,' about the resources available to victims of domestic abuse, and the warning signs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This program had an overwhelmingly positive response. Several staff members of the local 911 dispatch attended and said they found it extremely educational and helpful. Several comments from the community were heard calling this an excellent and very heart-rending presentation.

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200