Activism
This week I finally had some contact with my service learning partner! On Thursday, I helped out with tabling at an informational fair held at DeVry University. We spoke with teachers and faculty about Harbor House and what they do. We also spoke with many people about volunteer opportunities.
Reflection
It was interesting tabling because a strong appreciation for us being out there was shown. The woman who coordinated the event, Misty, was telling us that she gets people talking with her about domestic violence very frequently and until she heard about Harbor House she didn’t know where to send people or refer them for more information. Other faculty came up to us and told us similar things about how they hear of many cases of domestic violence and what not. It was very interesting because although I realize how prevalent domestic violence is, where “one in four [women] will experience domestic violence” (Seely 187), it was still shocking to hear how often these faculty members come across these cases.
Reciprocity
It is not unknown that tabling is not the most fulfilling thing to do. However, I am glad I was able to do it. I think that awareness of domestic violence is important because so many people don’t realize how serious it actually is. So to be able to have spoken to even a few people and helped them to better understand domestic violence is something that makes me happy and is totally worth my time.
Works Cited
Seely, Megan. Fight Like a Girl. New York and London: New York UP, 2007. Print.
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