UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., Oct. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Maria Turkson, associate teaching professor of psychology at Penn State Harrisburg, will lead a panel of experts in a discussion about domestic violence prevention from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the Olmsted Building, Room C213. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The event will include presentations, short videos and a Q&A panel, all aimed at fostering greater awareness of domestic violence and prevention strategies.

Turkson will be joined by community leaders representing law, advocacy, financial planning, public safety and health care, including:

* Jennifer Gettle, chief deputy district attorne...