Cheryl's Voice
Turning Trauma into Victory
Cheryl’s Voice is committed to educating the community about intimate partner violence prevention.
LaTasha's Story
LaTasha Jackson-McDougle was a child left behind at the age of 1 ½ years old, In 1984 her father stalked her mother ultimately taking the life of her mother Cheryl Williams-Saddler; along with his own; leaving LaTasha behind until she was found. LaTasha was placed under guardianship care of their Maternal parents.
35 years later LaTasha is dedicated to being an advocate to children who suffer from the same tragedy. She has dedicated her life and education to learn more about Domestic Violence, and is motivated to share her story and play an active role in Domestic Violence Awareness. LaTasha Jackson-McDougle is highly motivated to encourage children who survived and witnessed domestic violence in their homes. She actively promotes Domestic Violence Awareness in the communities letting Cheryl's Voice be heard.
Why does Tarrant County 911 Support Cheryl's Voice?
Did you know LaTasha's testimony was a contributing factor of getting Text 9-1-1 in Tarrant County?
Life after Death: Overcoming Childhood Trauma
LaTasha’s inspiring personal journey with being a child witnessing abuse of her mother and being left behind due to domestic violence homicide and suicide from daily physical struggles, visible and invisible scares; to becoming a survivor, overcomer, and advocate.
How the Criminal Justice System can be of service to Victims and Abusers
LaTasha will talk about two amazing programs she assists with the development and case managed in the Criminal Justice system that provides resources, accountability, and long-term services to Victims and Abusers and how effective they are.
“How the Criminal Justice System can be of service to Victims and Abusers”
LaTasha will talk about two amazing programs she assists with the development and case managed in the Criminal Justice system that provides resources, accountability, and long-term services to Victims and Abusers and how effective they are.
“The Correlation of Teen Dating Violence and Sex Trafficking”
LaTasha brings current cases and information educating the audience on how teen dating violence and sex trafficking collide, providing signs of abuse, warning signs and action plan to protect, prevent, and rescue teens.
”My core passions are speaking to youth, women, and men to increase their knowledge of dating violence, intimate partner violence, and overcoming childhood trauma.”
- LaTasha Jackson-McDougle
Resources
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County 817-927-4040
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County inspires, teaches and
empowers women and families to overcome violence.
https://www.womenscentertc.org/
Demarque's Empowerment Group, PLLC
"GOLDMINDS" Youth Empowerment Program for young men between ages 12-17yrs. Group sessions will focus on self-esteem building, positive communication, social skills, anger management, effective decision-making, and recreational activities. Youth empowerment sessions will help improve the mental health and behavior of students along with developing their leadership skills!
Virtual Monthly and Bi-weekly Group Sessions will be hosted on Zoom and Quarterly Team Building Events are included in the program! The support and involvement of guardians is beneficial for the success of the program. Goldminds.
Demarque Mitchell, LCSW (CEO of Demarque’s Empowerment Group, PLLC).
Contact: www.demarqueempowerment.com
One Safe Place 817-916-4323
One Safe Place serves those affected by domestic violence and
sexual assault.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
BestColleges Student Resources (281) 846-3072
Campus Resources:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/sexual-assault-on-campus/
Campus Safety Guide:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/campus-safety-guide/
Contact Cheryl's Voice
1100 Hemphill Street #19
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
682-325-9307