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Marissa Alexander is an inspirational speaker and advocate for social justice, equality, and criminal justice reform.

PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

SPEAKING

MARISSA'S PHILOSOPHY

Marissa believes that true-to-soul conversations are necessary to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and address contemporary social, health, and economic issues affecting our families and communities.

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Topics

Family and Relationships

Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Restorative Justice

Alternatives To Incarceration

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LIFE OR DEATH, FREEDOM OR PRISON: THE TRUTHS AND CONSEQUENCES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Life or Death, Freedom or Prison: Domestic Violence Truths and Consequences
Marissa provides insight into the dilemma domestic violence victims face: tolerate the abuse and risk their lives or defend themselves and risk their freedom. She talks about her experience with the criminal justice system, the post-convictions aftereffects on her family, and her reentry into society.

A CRIME TO SURVIVE:  THE CRIMINALIZATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS

Marissa shares her experience and insights into the politics, dollars, and nonsense of criminalizing women who were forced to defend themselves against their abusers.

ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING VIOLENCE-FREE RELATIONSHIPS

Marissa invites women and men to join discussions about solving the crisis of the domestic, dating, teen, and gender-based violence, and sexual harassment. She encourages open, no-judgment, dialogue to gain insight, create awareness, and promote violence-free interpersonal relationships.

CO-PARENTING IN THE AFTERMATH OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

Marissa shares how she overcame the trauma of an abusive marriage and learned how to become a healthy person and co-parent.

SELF-CARE HABITS FOR PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SUCCESS

In this inspiring and motivating talk, Marissa shares how making self-care a priority saved her life, and helped to put her on the path to physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

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VP PUBLIC RELATIONS

19901 SOUTHWEST FWY.

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77479

(713) 206-7366

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