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Indy nonprofit highlights teen education, community trainings on WISH-TV’s Community Link

On Oct. 11, 2026, the Domestic Violence Prevention Network appeared on WISH-TV’s Community Link to promote its advocacy, education and collaboration work, including community events, trainings and teen programs. Guests Sarah Ferguson and Jala Powell discussed nonphysical abuse and cited statistics about dating violence; the segment directed viewers to DVPN’s website for more information.

News BriefBy BusinessIndy News DeskCommentsPublished October 11, 2026 at 10:03 AM EDT

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On Oct. 11, 2026, Sarah Ferguson and Jala Powell of the Domestic Violence Prevention Network appeared on WISH-TV’s Community Link to raise awareness about domestic violence. The segment said DVPN operates around three facets — advocacy, education and collaboration — and that the nonprofit hosts community events and training sessions to build a network focused on helping survivors and raising awareness (WISH-TV: https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/community-link-raising-awareness-about-domestic-violence/).

During the segment Ferguson described domestic violence as extending beyond physical abuse to include manipulation and financial, emotional and psychological abuse, while Powell said one in three teens experience dating violence and that fewer than 10% of teens who have experienced dating violence tell anyone, usually a friend. The broadcast directed viewers to the Domestic Violence Prevention Network’s website for more information (WISH-TV, Oct. 11, 2026).

WHY IT MATTERS

This local media appearance signals the Domestic Violence Prevention Network’s effort to connect Indianapolis-area residents — especially teens — with information and community supports. The group told WISH-TV it runs community events and training sessions and offers educational programs aimed at teens so they learn about available resources and what to do if a friend discloses dating violence.

For a reader who isn’t familiar: the segment framed domestic violence as more than physical harm, listing manipulation and financial, emotional and psychological tactics. DVPN’s teen programming, as described on the broadcast, focuses on teaching recognition of those behaviors and how to link a peer to help. For example, a program might walk students through how to identify warning signs and where to find local supports.

What to watch next: the organization’s event and training announcements and its website (linked in the WISH-TV segment) for dates and details of local sessions that the nonprofit says it is offering.

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