https://bigweck.com/podcasts/in-our-community-with-penny-wolfgang?play_file=129945
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Fall Semester, 2022
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9/21 Niagara University Dr. Dana Radatz Intimate Partner Violence
9/27 University at Buffalo School of Law – Family Violence/Women’s Rights Clinic
10/18-19 Hobart & William Smith Colleges Dr. Jim Sutton President’s Reception, Evening Lecture & Deviance Class
10/27 Haven House Webinar via Zoom
11/1 Official Release of “Finding Krissy” & Reception
11/9 University at Buffalo School of Social Work Dr. Rob Keefe Human Behavior Class
11/10 Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
11/22 University at Buffalo School of Social Work Dr. Noelle St. Vil Human Behavior Class
11/25 Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy
11/30 University at Buffalo School of Social Work Dr. Chris St. Vil Human Behavior Class
12/21 “On Target with Penny Wolfgang” WGR550 Talk
On Target with Penny Wolfgang
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In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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New Book Release
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That’s where we find Krissy, in this much anticipated sequel to Leaving Dorian; having survived one full day outside of Dorian’s grasp, wondering what comes next. The journey that follows spans twenty years. A second marriage becomes the mechanism through which Krissy attempts to navigate her trauma and repair her forever broken heart. Being forced to manage an abusive ex-husband who quickly learns to weaponize law enforcement, the family court system and even his own children, only compounds the undiagnosed CPTSD that weighs so heavily on her narrow shoulders for more than a decade. And while the duty of motherhood shapes nearly every aspect of her life, the need to reach out to women who have also suffered at the hands of men who claim to love them eventually becomes a catalyst of change.
Finding Krissy: A Memoir of Survival is all at once eloquent, fierce and heart-breaking. More than just ‘the rest of the story’, Finding Krissy is Linda Dynel’s impassioned plea: “For anyone who’s ever given their power away – reclaim yourself”.
Fall Semester 2021
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September 3/October 5 – University at Buffalo School of Law, with Professor Judith Olin
October 7 – Niagara University, with Dr. Dana Radatz – Domestic Violence class
October 19 – Finding Our Voices Book Club, with Patrisha McClean
November 9 – University at Buffalo School of Social Work, with Dr. Rob Keefe – Human Behavior class
November 23 – UB School of Social Work, Drs. Noelle & Chris St. Vil – Human Behavior
December 8 – Featured in Niagara Falls, NY Zonta “16 Days of Activism” Campaign
December 13 – Wilson High School, After School Dating Violence Prevention Program
December 21 – Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, Niagara County Community College
It’s Time: Remove O.J. From The Wall of Fame
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“A state lawmaker from South Buffalo is calling on Terry and Kim Pegula to remove the name of O.J. Simpson from the Wall of Fame at Highmark Stadium. In a letter to the Pegulas, Assemblyman Patrick Burke said Simpson’s character disqualifies him from the right to be recognized alongside the likes of former player Bob Kalsu, who was killed in action in the Vietnam War, and The 12th Man, the affectionate name given to honor the team’s loyal fan base.” Read the article in it’s entirety:
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Thrilled to announce that https://findingourvoices.net has chosen Leaving Dorian as their October Book Club selection! The virtual club meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 19 at 6pm over Zoom. All are welcome – Sign up at http://www.bookclubz.com
I *love* doing discussion groups and cannot wait to take part in this virtual chat. All are welcome! You can purchase copies of Leaving Dorian (paperback and ebook) at http://www.amazon.com/author/lindadynel
My public appearances have been extremely limited over the past eighteen months due to COVID, so if you’ve read Leaving Dorian and have always wanted to *Meet the Author* or ask a question, this is a great opportunity to connect “in person”!
Reading List 2022
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Linda Dynel, Leaving Dorian, (2014)
Susan G.S. McGee, 20 Reasons Why She Stays: A Guide For Those Who Want to Help Battered Women, (2005) – This paper can be viewed an downloaded at: www.stopviolence.com/domviol/whytheystay.htm
Lundy Bancroft, Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men (2002)
Jackson Katz, The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help (2006)
Michael Kimmel, Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men, Understanding the Critical Years Between 16 and 26 (2008)
Jody Raphael, Saving Bernice: Battered Women, Welfare and Poverty (2000)
Michael P. Johnson, A Typology of Domestic Violence, (2008)
Robbin S. Ogle & Susan Jacobs, Self-Defense and Battered Women Who Kill (2002)
Evan Stark, Coercive Control: How Men Entrap Women in Personal Life (2002)
C.J. Pascoe, Dude, You’re A Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality In High School (2012)
Jody Raphael, Listening to Olivia: Violence, Poverty & Prostitution (2004)
Michael Kimmel, Angry White Men (2013)
Natalie J. Sokoloff, Domestic Violence at the Margins (2005)
Michelle Kaminsky, Reflections of a Domestic Violence Prosecutor: Suggestions for Reform (2011)
Gavin DeBecker, The Gift of Fear (1997)
Erin Pizzey, Scream Quietly or the Neighbors Will Hear (1974)
Del Martin, Battered Wives (1976)
Jackson Katz, Leading Men: Presidential Campaigns & The Politics of Manhood (2013)
Jackson Katz, Man Enough: Trump, Clinton & The Politics of Presidential Masculinity (2016)
Rebecca Skloot, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010)
Sarah Herman, Feminism in 100 Quotes (2018)
Roxane Gay, Bad Feminist (2014)
Kayleen Schaefer, Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution & Triumph of Modern Female Friendship (2018)
Glennon Doyle, Untamed (2020)
Sow & Friedman, Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close (2020)
Florence Given, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty (2020)
Rozsika Parker & Griselda Pollock, Old Mistresses: Women, Art & Ideology (1981)
Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman, (1978)
Mikki Kendall, Hood Feminism, (2020)
Rachel Louise Snyder, No Visible Bruises, (2019)
**Please also see my blog posts under Domestic Violence and “Think About It” Thursdays
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