Dr. Carolyn West
International Speaker
Filmmaker
Author
Domestic Violence Expert
Cultural Sensitivity Trainer
Expert Witness
Culturally Responsive Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training & Media
Speaking
Dr. Carolyn West travels internationally to offer keynote addresses and lead educational workshops on topics related to domestic violence and women’s empowerment.
Documentary
Dr. Carolyn West has released her original documentary, “Let Me Tell Ya’ll ‘Bout Black Chicks: Images of Black Women in Pornography”
About Dr. West
Dr. Carolyn West is an international speaker, filmmaker, author, domestic violence expert, cultural sensitivity trainer and expert witness. Her purpose is to equip professionals with the skills to provide culturally sensitive and responsive services.
She has traveled internationally to consult, lecture, and deliver training seminars on topics related to intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Dr. West creates inspirational materials to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to embark on their personal journey of healing. In particular, her research and clinical expertise focus on experiences of gender-based violence in the lives of African American women
Speaker
Dynamic Keynotes
Filmmaker
Compelling Documentary
Trainer
Informative Workshops
Expert Witness
Gender-based Violence Cases
New and Notable
Listen
Sister Survivor Podcast
Read
R. Kelly’s arrest barely scratches surface of a much-needed #MeToo reckoning for black girls. NBC News
Watch
How sexual assault impacts women of color. The Last Sip hosted by Imara Jones. Free Speech Television
Testimonials
A huge thank you to Dr. Carolyn West for her inspiring and thought-provoking talk!
#endVAW2019
Thank you for your tireless pursuit of education & research on domestic violence. I have learned much from you. I believe you plant seeds with providers, some of which will bear great fruit. You are a natural educator.
Dr. West, you’re valued as a woman of excellence and love for the Nation and the Community