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We were grateful to have Ashley Bendiksen present at our 34th Annual McGuire Memorial Conference on Family Violence. She is a dynamic speaker with a story everyone should hear, from teens in the school system to those working with them and others who work with victims of domestic violence. We highly recommend Ashley to anyone who needs a presentation on teen dating violence or domestic violence.

Ashley Bendiksen spoke at our event with over one hundred superintendents across New England. Reviews of her presentation were overwhelmingly positive. Ashley’s message was heartfelt, informative, and immensely practical.

Ashley Bendiksen was very professional, and it was clear that she had spent a great deal of time, energy, and effort preparing. She was knowledgeable, passionate, and effectively articulated to the students. She also had the citations for her presentation points, which I appreciated.

Ashley Bendiksen was everything we wanted in a keynote speaker for our nonprofit’s fundraiser. She’s a topical expert on relationship abuse prevention and brought the perfect mix of authenticity, humor, and seriousness. Ashley left our guests deeply inspired to support our work and mission, and we raised $408,000.

Ashley Bendiksen’s presentation could not have been more on target nor better received by our students.

You could see the engagement from students as they all watched Ashley Bendiksen speak. Her story is a stark reality that most young people do not even seemingly realize that this can happen to anyone, anywhere, from any town or city. Never have I seen an assembly so intently listening!

Ashley Bendiksen spoke all about healthy relationships. It was eye-opening as this is often a topic we hide or discuss in secret.

Ashley Bendiksen worked with our staff to determine an age-appropriate approach for our students. Her message stuck with the students, and many staff and students have referenced her conversation in the following weeks. Her three points align with what we consistently teach our students: find value in yourself, seek help from others you trust, and surround yourself with supportive people. Not only is her message meaningful and applicable, but it is also more powerful coming from her story and her strength as a strong person who has grown through challenging relationships. 

“Incorporating Ashley Bendiksen’s presentation into our annual domestic and teen dating violence training gave our law enforcement members and community partners a critical look at these types of cases from a survivor’s perspective. Her shared story of navigating through a complex cycle of abusive relationships and trauma will undoubtedly help us better understand these types of cases as we investigate them and ensure a better outcome for future victims of this type of violence.”

Ashley Bendiksen was genuine, super honest, and truthful with her story. Our students really appreciated what she had to say. They took it to heart, and I know it’s something that they’re going to use in the future in their relationships and friendships. We appreciate her coming to our campus and know she’ll impact many more people in the future.

Ashley Bendiksen was an incredible speaker. I would highly recommend her for any conference or any school.

Our goal was to provide staff and faculty with valuable training and the confidence to intervene. Ashley Bendiksen effectively delivered a powerful message that resonated with all. Her personal story allowed our faculty and staff to experience her journey, which was eye-opening. Intervention techniques were provided to respond or refer services to a student who has been harmed.

You could hear a pin drop during Ashley Bendiksen’s presentation.

We needed someone who understood the purpose of our organization and had a compelling message to share. Ashley Bendiksen met both of these qualifications. Her speech to our group highlighted the need to provide better mental health services and resources to youth in our community – but it also brought each of us a personal moment of reflection.

Ashley Bendiksen spoke at a fundraiser for our organization which was open to the public. The audience was not necessarily current supporters; however, after Ashley shared her story, attendees were visibly moved to donate to support our domestic violence services.