(MOVA) Massachusetts Office of Victim Assistance Training
On June 26th, 2024 President Brad Cowen of the Amber Nicole Cowen Memorial Foundation attended a MOVA (Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance) training alongside Diana Mancera from New Hope, Inc. The premise of the discussion is trauma informed advocacy in the aftermath of homicide. Brad was on of three that shared his lived experience throughout the devastating loss of his daughter.
Trainings like this our vital to take a better look and have a better understanding for those who will be caring for victims and survivors as well as their families. This includes trauma-informed support through the legal system as well as mental health support. As a foundation, the education piece is a main part of what we do as a committee, whether it is paying for someones education though a scholarship or sharing Amber’s story as a reminder that domestic violence is certainly not just physical violence. We desperately want others to recognize warning signs of domestic violence and build resiliency together.
