Author Jason Irby is proud of the young ladies of Essence of a Woman at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff for taking charge and hosting this year’s annual Domestic Violence Month Observance. “The students who are members of the “Essence of a Woman” organization have participated with our efforts to bring about Domestic Violence Awareness for several years. They bring a special energy and positive prospective to our forums. I am so proud of these young ladies for taking charge and hosting the 2019 Domestic Violence Month Observance on their campus in Pine Bluf, ” Irby said .
The program will feature a panel style discussion by local leaders and guest. Local leaders on the panel will include Senator Stephanie Flowers of Pine Bluff and Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington. Other guest will include the Pine Bluff Fire Department, Pine Bluff Police Department, University of Central Arkansas Lecturer Adriaan Gardner, Dorcas House for Women and Children, CASA of Jefferson County, and Jason Irby. The program will begin at 1:00 pm on the Campus of UAPB in the Student Union Center. This event is open and free to the public . Contact jasonirbyinnovationfoundation@gmail.com jasonirby.wordpress.com