Society is becoming increasingly aware of the nature of intimate partner violence as more victims step forward to tell their stories, seeking justice and healing. It has been an “open secret” of alarming proportions, suffered by untold numbers of victims, yet rarely prosecuted as a crime.
But the shroud of secrecy is gradually lifting on this blindspot in society. In an online conversation, Tanya Selvaratnam, speaking from her own intimate experience with former New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, discusses her growing self-awareness with Buddhist psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein in an effort to expose the prevalence of intimate partner violence and offer steps to spot, stop, and prevent it.
Lead support for Brainwave is provided by Science Sandbox, an initiative of Simons Foundation, and by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Major support is provided by Gerry Ohrstrom with program support provided by Cheryl Henson.
A conversation about the prevalence of intimate partner violence that offers steps to spot, stop, and prevent it.
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