It Ends with Us – A Film Discussion: Exploring the Portrayal of Abuse

ItEndsWithUsThe Scarsdale SAFE Coalition and its partners invite you to join us for our spring program entitled It Ends With Us: A Film Discussion. Led by SFCS’s own Youth Outreach Workers, this program will explore the film’s depiction of domestic violence and examine whether it gives the audience an accurate illustration of the complexities surrounding this topic. The program will be held at the Scarsdale Public Library on Wednesday, April 30th at 7pm and will be live streamed for community members who are unable to attend in person. Information regarding registration is included below.

As an anti-violence coalition, we are committed to educating our community about the various forms of violence, both overt and covert. Through our annual fall and spring programming, we strive to foster awareness and promote a deeper understanding of these critical issues. We take great pride in addressing these topics with integrity and respect, recognizing the responsibility we hold in representing such sensitive matters. This sense of duty is the driving force behind our current program.

The film It Ends with Us, based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel brings the sensitive issue of domestic violence into the spotlight, reaching audiences well beyond the movie screen and resonating particularly with teenage viewers. Given the film's widespread popularity, our coalition feels it is imperative to not only highlight the accurate portrayals of domestic violence but also to critically examine the aspects of the film that may have been sensationalized or romanticized for dramatic effect. Through this discussion, we aim to encourage a more informed and nuanced understanding of this important issue.

Our program facilitators, who are trained mental health professionals, will focus primarily on five key elements present in the movie - the abuse cycle, generational abuse, toxic masculinity, ending abusive relationships, the lasting psychological effects associated with these issues. Through carefully selected film clips, the presentation will offer concrete examples of how each theme is represented. Although watching the film is not required, we highly encourage community members to view it beforehand to gain a deeper understanding and develop their own insights.

All Scarsdale community residents ages 13 and up are invited to attend. Community members who cannot attend the program in person are also invited to join us virtually and will have the opportunity to be a part of the conversation through the Q&A function of the webinar. Click here to register.

We hope you will join us for this exciting and interactive program. Joining us will be Sushi, the Scarsdale Police Department facility dog. Sushi, a white Labrador Retriever, is 18 months old and proudly serves as the newest member of the police force. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Scarsdale Police Department for their partnership and collaboration in this important event. We would also like to express our gratitude to our partners at the Scarsdale Public Library and the Junior League of Central Westchester (JCLW) for their continued support and collaboration in bringing this event to fruition.

For more information, please contact SAFE Coalition Coordinator Milagros “Millie” Chatelain, LMHC at mchatelain@sfcsinc.org.