Began working in the mental health field in 1982 primarily in residential treatment. In 1994 I started an internship at the Battered Women's Task Force facilitating groups for women, batterers, and children living in the shelter. During this time I assisted with lobbying for state laws regarding domestic violence, provided training and support to judicial workers and law enforcement and facilitated family support services. After my internship, I took a job at a childcare facility that provided services for families at risk of child abuse or who had confirmed child abuse cases. This included ...