Alina’s legacy continues through local and international art performances, events, and exhibits, which draw attention to the dangers of domestic violence, and at the same time, create a unique place for victims and their families to find peace, hope and connection. Alina’s Dolls is a project designed specifically for this purpose.

ALINA’S DOLLS is designed as a powerful memorial for victims of domestic violence. Its objectives are:
Restore the voice to those who have been silenced through horrific violence. Let their light shine again, for all to see and remember.
Give faces to the rising numbers of the domestic violence victims through powerful visual installation.
Help survivors and families find peace though engaging in art making and through continuous community support


The stories of these domestic violence victims are represented by two powerful visual objects – their portrait and an artistic representation created by their loved ones. By making a special doll for this wall, families are creating a unique public memorial to their loved ones. Art can be a powerful tool of healing, wellness and coping with grief and trauma.
Alina Sheykhet
7/07/1997 -10/08/2017 A beautiful and exceptional young woman, a talented dancer and performer, a devoted…
Amanda M Bennett
5/03/1996 - 4/24/2017 Beautiful young lady who lost her life to Domestic Violence. Amanda was…
Ryan Ramirez
4/26/1995-8/22/2016 A friend to all with a generous heart, huge smile, the best hugs, a…
Alisha Bromfield-Anicich
08/28/1990 - 08/19/2012 A bright and beautiful young woman, who was getting ready to graduate…
Kassedi Clark
12/16/1993 - 04/13/2018 A beautiful, intelligent, compassionate young lady, a mother of five beautiful children,…
Dijah Lynn Ybarra
10/03/1997 - 12/31/2018 A supportive loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many people. She…