Film Screening & Discussion with Det. Lt. (ret) Mark Wynn

Dominican University • Rosary Hall, Lawrence Room: 470

This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep—Quest for Justice, Journey Towards Healing

Domestic violence has an evident and long-term impact on adult victims as well as children who witness violence. The presentation will explore the complex relationship between childhood exposure to family violence, policing, and efforts to break the cycle of violence. The film This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep follows retired Nashville (TN) Lieutenant Mark Wynn as he revisits his haunting childhood through his work to reform police response to family violence. Lt. Wynn started the first domestic violence division in the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department and presents his quest for justice and journey towards healing while providing effective strategies for police response to family violence. The film was produced by Emmy-winning producers, Impact Producers and Filmmakers from The Homestretch, Audrey & Daisy, Private Violence and Bully.