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Program walks people through steps of abuse

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By Kimberly McMillian 2 min read

photo Samantha Crisp

IF YOU GOWhat: “In Her Shoes” walk-through programWhen: June 20, every two hours from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.Where: First Baptist Church, 231 Third Ave., Dayton, Tenn.Admission: FreeInformation: Call Samantha Crisp at 423-775-4514 or email her at samantha.crisp@charter.net.

DAYTON, Tenn. – Increasing awareness of domestic violence in Rhea County is one group’s goal for its upcoming program, “In Her Shoes.”

“I want to reach as many people [as possible],” said Samantha Crisp, executive director of the Rhea County Domestic Violence Council.

The council organized the free walk-through program, depicting more than 10 realistic steps an abused person might experience, from acknowledging abuse to finding help. The walk-through program will last about 90 minutes and includes a debriefing of the case scenarios by its participants, Crisp said.

She said it is difficult for abused people to know how to navigate those steps, especially when faced with the disorientation that accompanies the trauma.