Tragedy inspires daughter's battle against domestic violence - Washington State

"I've had kids say, 'Holy crap, this presentation made me realize I'm dealing with domestic violence,' in some way at home or in a teen dating relationship, and they're like, 'Can you help me get out of it?'" she said. 
"In two years, she has reached 2,100 kids in 73 classrooms, including Barbara Veletegui's health class at Newport High, where domestic violence prevention has been part of of the curriculum since the 1970's. Over those decades, there are some students you just don't forget, including Maddy's mom, Susan Brockert....

"Susan's story resonates back at her workplace, too. Her employers started a foundation called BDA Cares - in two years raising half a million dollars to fight domestic violence. The company is ready to back Maddy's efforts too, but she soars on her own...."

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