Upcoming Community Screening and Panel Discussion - Peoria, IL
The Tenth Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council is proud to announce a free-to-attend community screening of This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep, an award-winning documentary on family violence at Illinois Central College’s Peoria Campus. Retired Nashville Lieutenant Mark Wynn, who is featured in the film, will be part of a panel discussion with several local service providers as part of the event.
Domestic violence has an evident and long-term impact on both children and adults who witness violence. This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep explores the complex relationship between childhood exposure to family violence, policing, and efforts to break the cycle of violence. The film follows retired Nashville, TN Lieutenant Mark Wynn as he revisits his haunting childhood through his work to reform police response to family violence. It presents his quest for justice and journey towards healing.
All members of the community are welcome to join as Lieutenant Wynn and Peoria-area network providers discuss a basic understanding of family violence while learning more about our local services. The screening will follow.
When: May 1, 2024 at 6 PM (CST)
Where: Illinois Central College (Peoria Campus) Arbor Hall Auditorium at 5407 N. University, Peoria, IL
You can download the press release to share here (PDF)!