Three-City Pre-Launch Book Tour: No One Heard My Silence — Columbia, SC
About this Event
About the Event
Children do not always have the words to explain what is happening to them. Their distress may appear through changes in behavior, emotions, communication, school performance, relationships, or physical well-being.
Hosted by Letitia Gottashe, author, educator, and child and family advocate, this 90-minute ticketed educational community event will examine the verbal and nonverbal cues that may indicate a child is being victimized.
At the center of the conversation is a difficult but necessary question:
When does an abused child receive justice?
Through storytelling, moderated discussion, and expert panel perspectives, the program will explore the physical and emotional effects of child abuse on school-aged children, as well as the broader impact of childhood trauma, domestic violence, mental health challenges, silence, resilience, and healing.
The discussion will consider how parents, caregivers, educators, schools, community leaders, and advocates can work together to recognize warning signs, respond responsibly, and support children and families throughout the healing process.
Key questions will include:
What is the legal definition of child abuse? What characteristics may be present in an abused minor? What steps should be taken when abuse is suspected? What services are available to support children and families? How can communities become more aware of the verbal and nonverbal cues of a victimized child?
The program will feature perspectives from professionals in education, public health, social work, mental health, advocacy, and lived experience. Guests will hear from a distinguished panel committed to building healthier, safer, and stronger communities.
Moderator
Dr. Shirley McClerklin-Motley.
Panelists
DeCondia Ferguson
Sholanda L. Smith
This event is designed for adults, caregivers, educators, advocates, community leaders, and mature teens accompanied by an adult.
Networking will take place immediately following the discussion.
Please note: This is an educational and awareness-centered event. It is not therapy, legal advice, or a substitute for professional mental health services.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Pre-Launch Book Tour featuring "No One Heard My Silence" Columbia, SC
Host: Letitia Gottashe Consulting Group LLC
Info: Letitia Gottashe Consulting Group LLC is a social-impact educational consulting company that strengthens the connection between home, school, and community through storytelling, literacy, wellness, advocacy, and healing-centered dialogue.
Founded by author, retired educator, educational consultant, and child and family advocate Letitia Gottashe, the company creates culturally responsive programs and events addressing childhood trauma, child abuse, domestic violence, mental health, family safety, resilience, and community healing.
Programs include author talks, Book Drip and panel discussions, parent and community engagement workshops, professional development, literacy initiatives, wellness programs, and intergenerational learning experiences. The company is also developing Me and Three, a family-safety app scheduled for pilot testing in fall 2026.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
Introduction of Author and Panelist
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Letitia Gottashe Book Drips from "No One Heard My Silence"
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Q & A, Call to Action, Event Feedback & Networking
Where is it happening?
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