June 28, 2024
Kristina Jackson, a survivor of domestic violence who has struggled with depression, said Disability Rights Wisconsin held her hand through her court process and for some of the time after it was finished. The support, which came through DRW’s Victim Advocacy Program, came in the form of Pam Malin, her advocate, and a DRW attorney who attended court hearings with her, helped her get connected with community resources and helped her move after her son started reexperiencing trauma in their home.
Jackson, who is a social worker, said she had “never been in a situation to this extreme” and had never been the person in need of help.
“When I ended up being the person that needed the help, I realized I didn’t really know where to go, and … at that time, DRW really helped me to feel comfortable with accepting the help.”
In part because of the help the organization provided, Jackson and her son have gotten to a place she describes as “really good.” They’re in a new home and Jackson works with a nonprofit program in Milwaukee where she helps mentor youth.