Speaking Reviews
"Anita Swanson has served as a guest speaker for The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center since November 2005. As the Crisis Line and Volunteer Coordinator, I have worked with her during this time. While at the agency, Anita has served us with flexibility, humor, dedication and motivation that have been invaluable for the functioning of our agency."
"One area that Anita has particularly excelled in is community outreach presentations. She frequently goes out into the community to do presentations on domestic violence and sexual assault. Anita has shown that she is a comfortable and effective presenter, and I am happy to have her serve as a representative of our agency in the community. Anita is a natural teacher and a human service worker model that students can aspire to."
"I have the highest regards for Anita's abilities and intellect. I highly recommend her for any type of community outreach presentation."
"Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions."
Tammy Strobel
Crisis Line & Volunteer Coordinator
The Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Center
933 Court Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Office: (530) 661-6336
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"Anita Swanson, guest speaker at the Adult Pathways Program, left her audience in awe at her ability to share her very painful story of both child and adult abuse. Her honesty and vulnerability was evident throughout her presentation. Her courage, perseverance and faith in God’s ability to sustain her, led her out of this cycle of abuse to hope, health and wholeness. Through her presentation, and her new book, “Slow Hope,” Anita shows us that abuse doesn’t have to be passed on from one generation to the next. There is always hope and a way back to security and sanity. Anita’s presentation was inspirational to those who have experienced various types of abuse, and it opened the eyes of others who have not lived on that side of the wall."
Jerald B. Landrey, Th.D
2154 Sylvan Lea
Sarasota, Florida 34240
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"Anita Swanson spoke to our women’s group at the church. She eloquently presented her book, Slow Hope, which depicts her life story. The audience response was outstanding and our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience."
Rowena Turner
Women’s Ministry
First Baptist of Lakeport
Lakeport, CA 95453
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"Anita, your ability to articulate your message, combined with your wonderful sense of humor made it an outstanding experience for all of us."
"In closing, let me say, your ability to write is only surpassed by your ability to speak!"
Audrey Powers, President
Lakeport Women's Civic Club
6655 Highland Springs Road
Lakeport, CA 95453
(707) 263-3403







