EASTON, Pa. – The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office is inviting community members to attend a Domestic Violence Community Discussion Panel on Tuesday, October 27, as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness, educate the public, and strengthen community partnerships aimed at preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors.
According to a news release from the DA’s office, the event will bring together professionals from law enforcement, victim advocacy, and healthcare to discuss domestic violence prevention, victim support services, offender accountability, and available community resources.
The DA says panelists are expected to include representatives from the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, and St. Luke’s University Health Network. The program is also expected to include a survivor perspective, providing attendees with the opportunity to hear firsthand about the realities of domestic violence, the challenges victims often face when seeking help, and the impact that support, intervention, and community resources can have on the path toward safety and healing.
The release says the discussion comes at a critical time as Northampton County has experienced several recent homicide cases connected to domestic violence. The DA says these tragedies serve as a sobering reminder that domestic violence remains a serious public safety issue that affects individuals, children, families, and entire communities.
“Too often, domestic violence happens behind closed doors and goes unreported until it escalates into tragedy,” said District Attorney Stephen G. Baratta. “By bringing together professionals from law enforcement, victim services, and healthcare, we hope to encourage meaningful conversations, increase community awareness, and ensure that individuals know where to turn for help before violence escalates.”
The discussion will also highlight the importance of education, prevention, healthy relationships, and the shared responsibility of creating a community where violence is not tolerated and individuals know how to seek help and support others in need, according to the DA’s office.
The release says the event is free and open to the public. Community members, service providers, educators, healthcare professionals, students, and local organizations are encouraged to attend and participate in this important conversation.
Event Details
What: Domestic Violence Community Discussion Panel
Hosted By: Northampton County District Attorney’s Office
When: Tuesday, October 27
Time: 5-7 p.m
Where: Jury Lounge of the Northampton County Courthouse
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