November 6, 2025. Empower to Empathize: Understanding the Survivor’s Journey
Dive deep into a conversation about domestic violence and the emotions of survivors and their children. Our annual Circle event is often an extremely emotional and impactful experience that leaves attendees with a lot to process long after it ends. This year’s Circle was on October 30th. This special edition of Coffee & Conversations provided a unique opportunity for women to come back together and continue the important discussion that began at Circle. View the PowerPoint here.
Topics of Discussion:
- Defining domestic violence
- Common misconceptions
- How abuse affects children
How You Can Help:
- Participate in community-wide awareness initiatives
- Promote healthy relationships
- Connect those in need with services and resources
- Support programs that help survivors
Meet the Conversation Facilitator:
Jennifer Rohlf
Director of Empowerment, YWCA Northeast Indiana
Jennifer joined YWCA Northeast Indiana’s team in 2013. As Director of Empowerment, she oversees all domestic violence and sexual violence advocacy services as well as the scholarship program. Before becoming the Director of Empowerment, she served as YWCA’s Community Education Coordinator.
Jennifer graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health Promotion. She is a 2015 New Professional Journey Fellow, a 2016 award recipient of Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s 20 Millennials Making A Difference, and a 2017 graduate of the Foellinger Leadership Lab. She is currently a member of the Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence, Rape, and Sexual Harassment, as well as a member of several Domestic Violence Taskforces.
Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter exploring the many family friendly events, parks, and activities around Fort Wayne. She also enjoys completing DIY projects to give her mind a break and get a chance to do more labor intensive activities. She also loves to relax in the evening with a good TV series.
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Learn about and register for our upcoming Coffee & Conversations here.