Dr. Carolyn West

International Speaker
Filmmaker
Author
Domestic Violence Expert
Cultural Sensitivity Trainer
Expert Witness

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Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training & Media

Speaking

Dr. Carolyn West travels internationally to offer keynote addresses and lead educational workshops on topics related to domestic violence and women’s empowerment.

Documentary

Dr. Carolyn West has released her original documentary, “Let Me Tell Ya’ll ‘Bout Black Chicks: Images of Black Women in Pornography”

About Dr. West

Dr. Carolyn West is an international speaker, filmmaker, author, domestic violence expert, cultural sensitivity trainer and expert witness. Her purpose is to equip professionals with the skills to provide culturally sensitive and responsive services.

She has traveled internationally to consult, lecture, and deliver training seminars on topics related to intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Dr. West creates inspirational materials to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to embark on their personal journey of healing. In particular, her research and clinical expertise focus on experiences of gender-based violence in the lives of African American women

Speaker

Dynamic Keynotes

Filmmaker

Compelling Documentary

Trainer

Informative Workshops

Expert Witness

Gender-based Violence Cases

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Listen

Porn and prejudice: Is racism in pornography fueled by the shame and silence of its audience? A word…with Jason Johnson on Slate.com

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Read

Dr. West is awarded a Distinguished Professorship. Link to Without a safety net. University of Washington Tacoma: News & Information

Watch

Subjects of desire: Redefining Black female beauty. TVOntario The Agenda (2022, February)
 

Testimonials

A huge thank you to Dr. Carolyn West for her inspiring and thought-provoking talk!

#endVAW2019

Thank you for your tireless pursuit of education & research on domestic violence. I have learned much from you. I believe you plant seeds with providers, some of which will bear great fruit. You are a natural educator.

Kathy Jo

Forensic Nurse

Dr. West, you’re valued as a woman of excellence and love for the Nation and the Community

Honorable Senator Margaret Carter

D-Portland District 22

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