Christine Delabre
Interval House Crisis Center Operations Director, Christine Delabre , takes Host Glass and the viewers behind the scenes to understand the step-by-step process of entering a shelter and what to expect as they work through the process of gaining strength and support for permanently getting out of an abusive relationship. Offering services since 1979, offers its services world-wide. Delabre explains why the Center has become a “model” for other shelters throughout the country. She also tells Glass that many of those they have rescued go on to become “advocates” and “give back” as speakers, support systems for others and to help affect change. Glass’s questions are comprehensive and specific as he gets Delabre to share her vast experience in the field of abuse victim shelter assistance.
Christine Delabre
Ms. Delabre was born and raised in France. She holds European degrees in Business, and Social and Human Services.
Christine is a prominent expert in the movement to end violence against women, both through her personal experiences (from childhood to adulthood) and through her role as an expert on international issues surrounding domestic violence, trafficking and sexual assault. For over 25 years, she has studied all levels of family violence including its effects on children, teens, elders, persons of color, immigrants, and communities as a whole.
Christine has risen within Interval House Crisis Shelters and Centers for Victims of Domestic Violence from a survivor of Domestic Violence to the Operations Director. She has been internationally recognized for her over 25 years of exemplary dedication and work with culturally underserved communities and for her leadership in the movement to end violence against women.
Christine is a strong believer in the core virtue of this unique program that allows staff and advocates to grow in their positions and become leaders in the domestic violence movement. She is also an innovative domestic violence representative serving on numerous task forces and coalitions across the state.
