Brochu has worked in the field of Child Welfare for more than twenty-eight years working directly with victims, perpetrators and families. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree, is a clinical hypnotherapist and has been trained in acupuncture detoxification for alcoholism. In 1995, she was the recipient of the Women of Courage Award presented by the Syracuse Commission for Women for setting an example in overcoming the odds and speaking out about incest. She has been featured in newspapers throughout Central New York for her work initiating and facilitating support groups for adult incest surviv...