ABOUT THE FOUNDER

​Bobbie Benton is owner and founder of Wenning Touch Advocacy Agency. She is a Domestic Violence advocate with over 20 years of experience in the human service field working with various populations including adjudicated youth, young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, domestic violence survivors, returning citizens, individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth. She is a domestic violence survivor, and her experience gave her the courage to step out on faith and become a DV advocate. She uses her experience, knowledge, and testimony to empower, encourage, and help others in their domestic violence situations. In May of 2020, Bobbie created the Stop Domestic Violence Program at Alternatives for Girls, this grant funded initiative exceeded expectations. Bobbie continued on her Domestic Violence Advocacy journey and started Wenning Touch Advocacy, a Domestic Violence and Human Service Advocacy Agency. Bobbie leads with honesty, integrity, empathy, and stands in the gap for the vulnerable and underserved through advocacy, education, and empowerment, providing services with a Wenning Touch! Bobbie is also the host of Life Essentials The Self-Healer’s Journey podcast which gives a safe space for victims, survivors, and thrivers to share their healing journeys to help others. Bobbie has an Associates Degree in Mental Health and Social work at Oakland Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree at Rochester College in Counseling and Psychology, Life Coach Certification, and a certification in Civil Mediation from Oakland Mediation.