Prenatal & Infant Care Webinar

February 16, 2022, 11:30AM

Recognizing Domestic Violence as a Serious Threat

to Pregnant Women and How to Help Victims

Hear from two local agencies about domestic violence and how to address it within the various communities you may serve. This virtual luncheon will help care providers and those within the Prenatal & Infant Care Network recognize the signs of domestic violence, better understand its impact on pregnant and recently pregnant women, see the importance of being culturally competent when addressing domestic violence, and learn practical strategies to help women who may be experiencing violence in their personal lives.

Jennifer Rohlf, Director of Empowerment, YWCA Northeast Indiana

Jennifer Rohlf, is the Director of Empowerment for the YWCA Northeast Indiana. Jennifer works to uphold the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women through overseeing the YWCA’s Community Education, Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy, and Dress for Success programming. Jennifer has served the YWCA since June 2013 and has previously held the position of Community Education Coordinator. She has been actively involved in providing a variety of educational trainings to the community on the topics of domestic violence, diversity, cyberbullying, and healthy/unhealthy relationships. Jennifer is a 2015 New Professional Journey Fellow, and a 2016 award recipient of Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s 20 Millennials Making A Difference. Jennifer is a graduate from Purdue University, with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Promotion.

Melissa Singh, Associate Family Justice Center Director, Amani Family Services

Melissa Singh attended Huntington University where she received her bachelor’s degree in history and political science. Currently, Melissa is pursuing her Master of Social Work through IUPUI with plans to continue to grow professionally in the areas of policy, advocacy, and program development as a macro social worker. In 2013, Melissa traveled to Ethiopia and this experience led her to the human services profession and instilled a passion for working with immigrants and refugees. Prior to Amani, Melissa worked as a case manager and supervisor with vulnerable populations, such as survivors of trafficking and newly arrived refugees. Today, Melissa overseas all Victim Care programming at Amani Family Services, which includes advocacy and therapeutic services, as well as community education and outreach. Melissa is also an active member of the Anti-Trafficking Network of Northeast Indiana where she chairs the Victim Services Committee and is a member of the Network's Steering Committee.