September 26, 2006

Father Stabs Wife, Toddler in Rush-Hour Traffic

This is a horror story. The husband stabs his wife multiple times in the car in a traffic jam. When she gets out to get help, he then turns on the 2 year old girl, and starts stabbing her, continuing until the kitchen knife he is stabbing with becomes stuck in her head.

He then drove away, side swiping the Deputies car, hitting his wife (throwing her 20-40 feet), then sped off. Only after knocking down at least 3 utility poles was he stopped after his car hurtled through the air and landed overturned onto another vehicle.

The Husband and Wife had been married for 6 years, but was seperated at the time of the incident.

This horrible show of Violence I hope shows Society that Domestic Violence is NOT a family matter!!!!!! This is a Criminal Act!!! He should be tried as a criminal, as all Domestic Violence cases should be tried. Is it not criminal to harm another human being no matter what the living situation is??


Father Stabs Wife, Toddler in Rush-Hour Traffic


BATON ROUGE, La. (Sept. 23) - A man repeatedly stabbed his toddler and estranged wife along an interstate while horrified people watched from their cars in rush-hour traffic Friday night, police and witnesses said.
The Associated Press
This is an unfortunate reminder of why a Victim must stay away from an Abuser after an Order of Protection is filed. There's always a reason to get one, and it stays a good reason to stay away............

UPDATE: Interstate Stabbing Suspect Had History of Domestic Violence

Sep 26, 2006 12:30 AM EDT
People are still shaking their heads about the horrifying incident that took place last Friday. 27-year-old Jimmie Dixon allegedly stabbed his wife and his 2-year-old daughter on the interstate. WAFB's Keitha Nelson has more on the bizarre turn of events.

Dixon's wife filed for an order of protection for herself and her three children on September 8 against Jimmie Dixon. She alleges that just 2 days prior he threatened to kill her and himself. In her petition, Mrs. Dixon says her husband picked her up by the neck and slammed her on a concrete slab.

As a part of the recommendations on the domestic abuse petition, the court ordered Dixon to pay an estimated $850 in child support for all three of their children. Mrs. Dixon was also awarded the couple's Lincoln Continental. Dixon was ordered to stay away from his wife, but her father says she went to him.

Family members say it was on Spanish Town Road where Mrs. Dixon brought her two-year-old daughter to see her father. Reports say he later kidnapped them both and headed south on the interstate.

Mrs. Dixon is back at home with her family, and tells WAFB 9 News that she's holding up pretty well. Her two-year-old daughter is still in Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in stable condition.

September 25, 2006

Fighting Over the Kids
Battered spouses take aim at a controversial custody strategy.
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I cried when I read the following article from Newsweek, and I'm going to go and get a copy just for this story. There is hope, and we are making a difference!!!!!
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UAADV has a group for Non-Custodial Mothers, who group together and network to help each other through the travestries of what they are enduring. These women network with other organisations, with lawyers, advocates, and those that are in the fight against what is being done to them. Finally, someone is listening! This gives hope to all of those that have been fighting in silence. Thank You Newsweek for helping Break the Silence!!!!!!
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Too many times this happens, too many children are suffering with the abuser they saw hitting their Mother. Remember, they aren't abused or hurt once they are hit, right???? As long as the Father has never hit a child, he is a good Father, right????? Too many judges don't understand the psychological affect DV in the home has on our children. Too many times DV Survivors loose their children to their abuser, because he knows how to play the system. 90% of the Non-Custodial Mothers we have on our list are also DV Survivors, that isn't by accident!
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PAS (Parent Alienation Syndrom) is used too often, and too affectively, by abusers to take away the children and retain control of the victim they can no longer abuse physically. They continue to psychologically abuse the Mother, financially abuse her through Child Support that she is hard pressed to pay and doesn't want to pay her abuser (I know that if I was an NCM, and my abuser could afford to support my children, I wouldn't give him a dime and would happily go to jail). Continually smears her name and lies to courts about what a bad Mother she is to keep the kids away from him, because he can! Once an abuser has the support of the system, there is no way a NCM can fight back! So many horror stories, so many lost children. How better to hurt their former victims then to take away her children?????
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Newsweek Health
Sept. 25, 2006 issue - It took six years for Genia Shockome to gather the courage to leave her husband, Tim. He pushed her, kicked her and insulted her almost from the moment they married in 1994, she says. She tried to start over with their children when the family moved from Texas to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. It didn't last long. Tim called her constantly at work and, after they split up, pounded on her door and screamed obscenities, she alleged in a complaint filed in 2001. Tim was charged with harassment. As part of a plea deal, Tim agreed to a stay-away order—but denies ever abusing her or the children. In custody hearings over the past six years, Tim has insisted that he's been a good father, and argued that Genia's allegations poisoned their children against him. The judge sided with Tim. This summer he was granted full custody of the kids, now 11 and 9. Genia was barred from contacting them.
There's a small but growing movement to ban parental alienation in custody cases, sparked by embattled parents bonding online. They've linked with lawyers and advocates for battered spouses across the country. At least four states, including California, have laws protecting parents who make good-faith abuse allegations. Others may soon follow their lead. Greg Jacob, an attorney who takes cases for abused parents pro bono, is drafting legislation to shop to Virginia and Maryland next month. Meanwhile, parents like Genia keep fighting. "It's so hard, having my children lost," she says, her voice breaking. "This was my life—my children."
Concern Grows Over Child Abuse
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Reading this shows me just how far America has come, and how far many other places need to go. At least here in America, even though some programs aren't being enforced, at least we have them in place.
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"There is also however the argument that introducing a tracking system and database would potentially make it dangerous for perpetrators because of vigilantism."
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There is always a danger for this, in any country, but, isn't it better to have it and insure the safety of the populace, then to not have it? Stiff penalties for those that do kill offenders can hamper that, but what would happen if they are not tracked? It would be like here in America, where Sexual Offenders move and don't inform the system that is supposed to be keeping an eye on them, and yet, the system doesn't find out until months later, when the Offenders whereabouts is unknown. So many Offenders are loose and are living without the system knowing where. Is that truly protecting our children?
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"There are numerous examples in which people are seen with certain persons within the community who are known offenders. We have also noticed that many of our young people are coming into danger because of neglect and it is so sad sometimes that it is not until after something happens that attention is placed on such a critical issue. I always go back to the community," Mr. Dames said.
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Isn't this true in America? Isn't it true that DV is forgotten until you hear yet another horror story in the news? Until a family member is affected? Is DV truly understood to be the crisis situation that it is? So many times the system fails yet another victim, another family. So many times there are programs in place to help protect the innocent, yet, it falls short and the victim pays, many times with their lives.
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"At the end of the day, all of us have a vested responsibility of ensuring that our kids are not abused, which first starts in the home and so it is all well and good if these (proposals) are going to have the effect that we anticipate, but we should not abdicate our responsibility…We need to build on strengthening families."
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Amen to that! So many times we do rely on the system too much. We trust schools to teach our children, daycares to watch our children, police officers to protect us, and the courts to enforce. But, doesn't all of this have to start at home? Because the schools are teaching our children, should we as parents stop? Because daycares are watching our children, should we not watch that daycare to insure they are doing their jobs? Police Officers can only do so much, we are responsible for our safety, and in making it so that our children are safe. Courts can enforce, but only if you have the presence of mind to have evidence to substantiate your claim.
America may have a long way to go, as new stories of horrors unfold every day show, but I am glad that we have programs in affect to help us protect our children and our families. I pray that in years to come, more programs and laws are passed to fill in the holes..........

Support is fast growing in some circles for more stringent provisions in the Sexual Offences Act, particularly following the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl last week, which left many outraged and others saddened.
A 32-year-old man has since been arraigned in connection with the crime. Andrew Bridgewater was charged last Monday with forcible detention and unlawful sexual intercourse. He is on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison.
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September 24, 2006

175,000 on domestic violence registerTypically Spanish - Malaga,SpainBy hb. The central register of people who have suffered domestic violence in Spain is now over 175,000 long. Over the past two years ...

Walk, run aids domestic violence assistance fundCincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati,OH,USA... event. Children 13 and younger are free. Amy's Fund provides emergency help to victims of violent crime and domestic violence. Pre ...

Healing family violence in the faithSt. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg,FL,USA... PETERSBURG - Though victims of domestic violence are most likely to approach a member of the clergy for help, many religious leaders are not trained to provide ...See all stories on this topic

Movie on domestic violenceWilson Daily Times (subscription) - Wilson,NC,USAThe movie focuses on the problems and consequences of domestic violence and offers solutions to the issue many families face. The ...

We still have far to go in curbing domestic violenceAsheville Citizen-Times - NC,USA... There are groups like the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which serves as a support umbrella for 90 member programs. ...See all stories on this topic

Georgia: Strong political will needed to eradicate domestic ...Amnesty International - USA"The impact of pervasive, everyday domestic violence is devastating on ... “The recent adoption of legislation on domestic violence is an important step forward. ...

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Federal grant brings change Money helps program for domestic ...Winston-Salem Journal (subscription) - Winston-Salem,NC,USABy Titan Barksdale. Victims of domestic violence have benefited in the past year from a federal grant for a Forsyth County court program, administrators say. ...

Federal grant aids county domestic violence effortsRecord-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA... from the US Department of Justice, the Shasta County district attorney's office plans to dust off an old weapon in the fight against domestic violence. ...

Federal grant to fund fight against violenceEnid News & Eagle - Enid,OK,USA... The grant was awarded through Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Discretionary Grants Program. YWCA received ...See all stories on this topic

Breaking the silence about domestic violenceWarwick Advertiser - USAGoshen - The Orange County Coalition Against Domestic Violence is sponsoring a display of “The Clothesline Project” on Thursday, Oct. ...

McCloud had long history of domestic violenceHickory Daily Record - Hickory,NC,USA... “One of the things about domestic violence is that it’s unpredictable,” said Ann Peele, executive director of Family Guidance Center. ...

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Domestic violence display plannedWilkes Barre Times-Leader - Wilkes Barre,PA,USAWILKES-BARRE - WILKES-BARRE – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Dora E. McQuaid will be the keynote speaker at the “An Empty Place at ...

Domestic violence is topic of conference scheduled for FridayBaltimore Sun - United StatesA multiagency domestic violence conference, "Interpersonal Violence: The Next Steps," will be held from 8 am to 4 pm Friday at Carroll Community College, 1601 ...

Cops: Husband Kills Wife At Domestic Violence ShelterAmerica's Most Wanted - Washington,DC,USAA domestic violence shelter is supposed to be the last refuge for women who have been terrorized by the men who claim to love them. ...See all stories on this topic

Grant saves domestic violence unit in Williamson CountyThe Southern - Carbondale,IL,USA... Community support and a $400,000 federal grant received by Williamson County will do more than just save the county's Domestic Violence Unit, according to ...See all stories on this topic

Latino Community RalliesTogether To Fight Domestic ViolenceWISH - Indianapolis,IN,USAMembers of the Latino community are taking a stand against domestic violence. ... "I think just to acknowledge that it's domestic violence. That's what it is. ...

Domestic Violence Shelters Worried Over NC ShootingWXii 12.com - Winston-Salem,NC,USARALEIGH, NC -- Dozens of domestic violence shelters across North Carolina are on high alert after a fatal shooting at a shelter in Sylva. ...See all stories on this topic

Grant will keep domestic violence unit functioningMarion Daily Republican - Marion,IL,USAMARION - Williamson County’s domestic violence unit will continue to serve the community because of a much-needed grant in the amount of $399,525. ...

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September 22, 2006

Domestic violence investigation targets Manteca Police officerManteca Bulletin - Manteca,CA,USAA Manteca Police officer is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a domestic violence investigation. The officer was ...

WomenRising aims to get domestic violence downThe Jersey Journal - Jersey City,NJ,USABeginning next week, a "liaison" will be stationed at the Jersey City Municipal court twice a week to work with victims of domestic violence, Jersey City ...

Ossining chief leads effort to fight domestic violenceThe Journal News.com - Westchester,NY,USA... Donato is now co-chairing a joint effort that is bringing three Lower Hudson Valley municipalities and domestic violence prevention programs together to help ...

Art show in Houlton to again focus on domestic violenceBangor Daily News - Bangor,ME,USA... once again joined hands with the Battered Women’s Project to host an art exhibit geared toward raising aware-ness about domestic violence, celebrating the ...

Raising money against domestic violenceThe Record-Courier - Gardnerville,NV,USAby Jo Rafferty. The Giant Thrift Store sale was last weekend and the Candlelight Vigil is coming up Oct. 2, all in the name of domestic violence prevention. ...

State Gets $20 M To Fight Domestic ViolenceNBC5.com - Chicago,IL,USACHICAGO -- Illinois has received $20 million in federal funds to support programs for the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Gov. ...

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Actor Lou Diamond Phillips charged in domestic violence caseSan Jose Mercury News - CA, USALOS ANGELES - Prosecutors charged actor Lou Diamond Phillips on Thursday with domestic battery for an incident last month involving his live-in girlfriend. ...See all stories on this topic

It's time to talk about domestic violenceDaily Vidette - Normal,IL,USAThere is a societal problem, however, which perhaps may not get as much public attention as it should. That problem is domestic violence. ...

Walk to raise awareness of domestic violenceThe Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USAOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Oct. 16 men (and women) throughout Riverside County will walk a mile in women’s ...
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September 21, 2006

Man sent to prison for domestic violenceKalamazoo Gazette - Kalamazoo,MI,USA... Circuit Judge William Buhl sentenced James Cornelius Ells, 43, to 16 months to two years in prison, with credit for 130 days served, for domestic violence. ...See all stories on this topic

Zimbabwe women plead for curbs on domestic violenceReuters AlertNet - London,England,UK... Those children, the eldest a 10-year-old boy, met Zimbabwe legislators and the public at a hearing on Thursday on a proposed law to curb domestic violence. ...See all stories on this topic

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Program available to stop domestic violenceTampa Bay Newspapers - Seminole,FL,USAThank you for your informative article regarding “The Sheriff’s Office Takes aim at domestic violence intervention problems.” It is so good to know that ...

Suspect in domestic violence shelter slaying remains at largeAsheville Citizen-Times - NC,USASYLVA – Authorities continue to search for John “Woody” Woodring, the man suspected of gunning down his estranged wife at a domestic violence shelter. ...See all stories on this topic

Language Barriers Complicate Domestic Violence CasesOPB - Portland,OR,USABy Kirsten Flagg. VANCOUVER, WA 2006-09-20 Every year the Clark County YWCA provides services to about 2,000 women who are victims of domestic violence. ...

Walk to End Domestic Violence held in New HavenWTNH - New Haven,CT,USA(New Haven-WTNH, Sept. 20, 2006 8:35 PM) _ Dozens and dozens were helping to make a difference today at the 10th annual Walk to End Domestic Violence. ..

Zimbabwe's 'worrisome upsurge' in domestic violenceAfrican News Dimension (subscription) - Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa... Riveting statistics denoting incidence of domestic violence reveal that at least 8 000 abused women turned to marriage counseling agencies for shelter and ...

A call to confront domestic violenceDallas Morning News (subscription) - TX,USABy WENDY HUNDLEY / The Dallas Morning News. As places of peace and tranquility, churches might seem unlikely battlefronts in the war on domestic violence. ...

Walk on domestic violenceCincinnati Enquirer - Cincinnati,OH,USARegistration for the Third Annual One Voice Domestic Violence Community Awareness Walk will start at 10 am Sunday at Sawyer Point. ...

Local officials say homicide is rare, domestic violence is notPalladium-Item - Richmond,IN,USA... It was the first homicide in Richmond this year but certainly not the first case of domestic violence. Experts say domestic violence ...

New domestic violence court hailed a successWorcester News - Worcester News, UK... launched in April. It fast-tracks domestic violence cases and offers victims support from a number of organisations. The aim is ...See all stories on this topic

Information fair touches on many facets of domestic violenceBattle Creek Enquirer - Battle Creek,MI,USAResources to help survivors, families, friends, loved ones and anyone interested in eliminating domestic violence will be available at the fifth annual ...

Law to fight rise in domestic violenceVietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi,Vietnam... Counsellors manning the domestic violence hotline (18001567) said they received nearly 5,000 calls from domestic violence victims asking for help and advice. ...

Fight Against Domestic Violence Earns Advocate HonorGazette Newspapers - Long Beach,CA,USAA Long Beach woman who has spent decades battling domestic violence and has helped shape state policies on the issue recently received the state’s most ...

Rally raises domestic violence awarenessEl Paso Times - El Paso,TX,USA... The event was intended to raise awareness about domestic violence, which local law enforcement, advocates and prosecutors said remains a large problem in El ...

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Domestic Violence Study Shines Unwanted Light on NevadaKLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA... this year. But local domestic violence advocates say these numbers don't mean much because they fluctuate all the time. One woman ...

Domestic violence $$ will be well spentRio Rancho Observer - Rio Rancho,NM,USAWhen the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded a $345,779 grant to the city of Rio Rancho this week to combat domestic violence, it could very well mean that one ...

Police say Eastern Bay domestic violence is inherited behaviour1XX Whakatane - Bay Of Plenty, New ZealandPolice say much of the domestic violence in the Eastern Bay is thought to be the result of generations of similar behaviour . Police ...

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September 20, 2006

This article about the Teen-violence hotline is long but well worth the read!

Teen-violence hot line is plannedSeattle Post Intelligencer - USA... It will be run by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which mostly serves adults with its current operations. Calls to the new ...See all stories on this topic

Teen-violence hot line is planned

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Cement City man arrested on assault, domestic violence chargesAdrian Daily Telegram - Adrian,MI,USACEMENT CITY — A Lenawee County sheriff’s deputy arrested a Cement City man on felonious assault and domestic violence charges Saturday after the man’s ...

Domestic Violence Victim Calls Sentence "Disgusting"WKRC 12 - Cincinnati,USAIt was a disturbing case of domestic violence. A ... "He got a slap on the wrist," said Regina Hawkins, domestic violence survivor. Regina ...

60 percent of murders a result of domestic violenceNew Zimbabwe.com - ZimbabweBy Staff Reporter. OVER half Zimbabwe's murders are a result of domestic violence, according to shock figures announced by the government this week. ...

Hembree says domestic violence, drugs and illegal immigrants are ...Georgetown Times - Georgetown,SC,USAFive of the last six murders in Georgetown County have been the result of domestic violence and two of the last three have involved illegal immigrants. ...

An ‘Alternative’ for violence victimsBrighton Standard-Blade - CO, United StatesBy Will Shoemaker. BRIGHTON – Those troubled by domestic violence in Brighton will again have a place to turn starting in late October. ...See all stories on this topic

Parole board not told of breaches, domestic violence inquest hearsABC Regional Online - AustraliaThe inquest into the death of a 27-year-old Tiwi Island woman has heard the parole board was not informed of parole breaches made by the man who killed her. ...

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September 19, 2006

Zimbabwe: 60% of Murder Cases Blamed On Domestic ViolenceAllAfrica.com - Washington,USAShe said a recent survey undertaken by Musasa Project, a non-governmental organisation which counsels and shelters victims of domestic violence, revealed that ...

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Edwardsburg hosting Oct. 3 domestic violence vigilDowagiac Daily News - MI, USATHREE RIVERS - In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Cass County Task Force on Family Violence, the Domestic Assault Shelter ...

Instant orders on domestic violence soughtStuff.co.nz - Wellington,New ZealandBy ANNA CLARIDGE. Police want the power to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders in a bid to cut the country's soaring domestic violence rate. ...See all stories on this topic

Alternatives to Family Violence Honors 28 Years!YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA... 5:30-8:30PM at the distinguished Radisson Graystone Castle (I-25 and 120th Ave) Alternatives to Family Violence, a 28-year-old domestic violence agency in ...

Women's shelter sponsoring 5K-10K run and Domestic Violence Speak ...Chillicothe Constitution Tribune - MO, United StatesOctober, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, promises to be a busy time for the Chillicothe location of the Green Hills Women's Shelter. ...

Police Shoot Man During Domestic Violence CallKOIN.com - Portland,OR,USAFriday evening, deputies and Oregon State Police troopers responded to a 911 domestic violence call on Lost Ponderosa Road. They ...

On-the-spot domestic violence orders welcomeScoop.co.nz (press release) - New ZealandNational’s Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power, welcomes a police move to issue on-the-spot domestic violence orders in a bid to cut the soaring violence rate ...

3 men nabbed for alleged domestic violenceSaipan Tribune - Saipan,Northern Mariana Islands,Micronesia... The Superior Court issued a temporary restraining order against Elieisar in February 2006 for domestic violence, but it was dissolved in May at the victim's ...


Report domestic violenceThe Swazi Observer - Mbabane,Swaziland... Magagula said this in an interview during the ongoing two-week workshop on domestic violence, child protection and sexual offences held at CODEC yesterday. ...
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Mandatory domestic violence reporting considered by coronerABC Message Stick - Sydney,AustraliaMARK COLVIN: The Northern Territory Coroner is investigating whether to force health clinics to report cases of domestic violence. ...

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September 16, 2006

Domestic Violence nevers pays...

La Pine Domestic Violence Call Ends in Officer-involved Shooting ...Bend Weekly - Bend,OR,USADeschutes County Sheriff’s officers and Oregon State Police troopers responding to a domestic violence call in La Pine on Friday shot and fatally wounded a ...See all stories on this topic

Bend Weekly News for Bend Oregon

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Playground Bully is more likely to be exposed to Violence at Home
Many of us can relate to being bullied or knowing a bully from school. Maybe you even have a child that has had to go through being bullied.
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This article deals with a study that they did at the University of Washington and the Indiana University. Researchers collected data from an ongoing Seattle Social Development Project and the Intergenerational Projects. They reasearched 112 children from the ages of 6-12 for their study.
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There were 34 percent of the children in this group that had bullied another child, while 73 percent of the children said they were a victim to a bully in that last year. Out of the bully group, almost all of them, 97 percent, said they also were victims of a bully.
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This study also looked at causes for a child to bully. They believe that there is a correlation of domestic violence that causes children to bully at school. According to a federal study conducted in 2000, there are roughly 3.3 – 10 million children that have witnessed domestic violence at home on an annual basis.
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I could get into the numbers and the study, but we all know how bad bullying can be in schools. What this study doesn't state is just how many children live in a home with domestic violence. It does state that according to a federal study conducted in 2000, there are roughly 3.3-10 million children that have witnessed domestic violence on an annual basis. That number is staggering!! Too bad that number has grown in the past 6 years!
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From a woman who was bullied as a child; a survivor of both child abuse and domestic violence from my adult relationships; to a mother of a child that has lived through domestic violence in the home and has been abused and bullied at school, this article was of interest to me. I always knew that children that bullied had to learn it somewhere, and believed that children learn what they see at home. I also believe that bullies act out what they see, but also that many bullies are children that are hurting inside. They have no where else to take their pain but another child that is weaker then them. That is what their abusive parent does, isn't it? They haven't learned how to communicate, the only communication at home is violence, so is it surprising that they do this in school?
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Being bullied hurts, the mental scares can stay for a long time, many suicides happen because that person was bullied at school. It crushes self esteem, and can create fear in a child when they should feel protected at school. This doesn't always happen. Unfortunately, schools can't control every move of a child, and many schools do not respond appropriately when handling a bully. Telling parents of a bully about theirr behavior only creates more violence in the family when the child gets home. Not giving the bully counceling is only adding fuel to the fire for further outbreaks. It is yet anothe wheel of violence, this one for children that carries into adulthood.
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We already know as well that many of the inmates in jails were abused as children, or grew up in an abusive home. Many were bullies, many don't know how to communicate or share their feelings. Many resort to drugs or alcohol to help them with the feelings and memories they don't know how to handle. Who is the victim?
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This study touches on many good points, but also doesn't go deep enough into the problem, and how to solve it. 10 million children annually are touched by domestic violence in THEIR HOME! This is a stagering amount in which something needs to be done, or when they grow up, Society is going to pay a heavier price..............
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“Physicians and teachers should be sensitive that when children display behavior issues that the possibility of domestic violence in the family exists. Not all children exposed to violence will respond in the same way, but there are many indirect effects and problems that you can see, such as engaging in bullying, not being able to make friends, not eating or those with extended school absences. But not all bullies come from violent families,” Bauer said.

September 15, 2006

DV affects American Indian women in a different way than most of us would think. Because of the way tribes are and the society they live in they do not have the resource that are available to others. This grant is a major step for them.

Effort to curb domestic violence gets major grantDuluth News Tribune - Duluth,MN,USAA Duluth-based effort to reduce domestic violence and sexual assaults against American Indian women is getting a major financial boost. ...

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NC Attorney General is set to receive mail on be-half of DV victims. The Office of the Attorney General will then forward the mail to the victim, ensuring that abusers won't have the address of the victims. This is great!! When an abuser searches public information files to accquire thier victims address they will find instead the Attorney Generals Office address, thus preventing more violence!

Cooper Touts Domestic Violence Protectionabc11tv.com - Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville,NC,USABy Ed Crump. (09/14/06 -- RALEIGH) - Attorney General Roy Cooper says a program to protect victims of domestic violence is working. ...
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Family in El Paso want to warn others of what DV can do......

mily Says Sister was Victim of Domestic ViolenceKXTS-TV - El Paso,TX,USA... 14, 2006 — A daughter is left without her mother after a domestic dispute goes ... Here in el paso woman can call the center against family violence their hot ...

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September 14, 2006

Having civilain advocates in the police stations is a great idea and a huge step towards ensuring that DV cases are handled. Finally there will be someone there to tell the victims what is available for them:
"Each police department will also be offered a civilian police advocate who would work in the station with the police in gathering domestic violence incident reports whether or not the incident involved an arrest.
Courtney Cahill, who is the director of the domestic violence division at DA Timothy Cruz’s office, explained the advocates would communicate with victims and let them know the services that are available."



Delahunt: domestic violence at root of most crimeNorwell Mariner - Marshfield,MA,USAUS Rep. William Delahunt stated in no uncertain terms Monday that domestic violence is a social ill that is at the root of most crime. ...

TownOnline.com - Local News: Delahunt: domestic violence at root of most crime

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Kids Are Also The Victims of Domestic Violence
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This story really touched my heart, as well as made me cry for what this child has gone through in his short years, as so many do. It really hurts to think a child can carry around so much pain, fear, and anger, and keep it inside, not knowing it is ok to feel them! The innocence of a child lost because of someone's anger and inability to control themselves.
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I thank places like Safe House Denver for taking this head on, and helping to heal the victims of domestic violence. Last year Safe House Denver was able to help hundreds of women and children, unfortunately having to turn away children like Martin, over 1,400 request for shelter last year because beds were full.
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Martin was only 11 years old when he first started going to Safe House for individual counseling. He wouldn't make eye contact with his children's advocate, and he was only able to talk about what had happened for 15 minutes before he began to look physically sick.
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You see, his Father had been abusive towards his Mother for some time. One night last winter, he woke up to his Father beating his Mother in his bedroom. Martin was shoved up against his dresser, and then hit by his Father, who then taunted him for not being able to stop the violence. Martin's Father took out a knife and threatened to kill them both. Martin and his Mother was able to escape through distraction, they ran out the front door. Thankfully, the neighbors saw what was going on, and called 911, prompting the abuser to flee.
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Unfortunately, stories such as these, and worse, happen daily. I don't want to remember how many times I've heard that DV does NOT affect children!!! Have they talked to the children who have lived through it? Have they witnessed for themselves the emotinoal scares from seeing and hearing their Mother or sibling being beaten? Doesn't the experts say that many of those encarcerated were either abused as a child, or witnessed abuse? Until the children are fully protected, until it is understood that these emotional scares will stay with these children forever, we have not made as large of strides that some would think. Much more needs to be done, children like Martin shouldn't have to live with the pain.
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Children who grow up in violent homes are more likely to exhibit behavioral and health problems; to abuse drugs or alcohol; and to run away from home. They are up to 15 times more likely to be physically abused and neglected. They are more likely to become abusers or victims themselves.
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Thankfully Martins' Mother started getting counseling at Safe House, bringing Martin along to receive counceling through the Children's program. This was a start towards their healing, and now Martin is a group leader, and can smile again............
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Without the counceling, without the help that so many shelters give, victims like these wouldn't stand a chance. Many would have to go back to their abusers, the 1,400 that had to be turned away I can only dread what they had to go through, alone. While some can make it alone, many more need the support that is hard pressed to give. Too often it is looked at as a family matter, not a social tragedy. Too often people turn their heads, turn up the tv, or just pretend they don't hear anything. Saying it isn't any of their business. Now, pretend it is your daughter and your grandchild being beaten behind those sounds that you hear, behind the hand that is hurting them. Behind the voice that is yelling at them, scaring them, degrading them. Wouldn't you do something to stop it? Well, they are someone's child, someones grandchild, and I'm sure they would if given the chance, but unfortunately domestic violence is usually done behind closed doors. Domestic Violence usually escalates when the abuser feels that no-one is going to stop him.
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What will it take? What will it take for you to help?
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Martin's stepfather had been abusive to his mother for some time. One night last winter, Martin went to bed after dinner thinking there was nothing wrong. He woke up a short time later to find his stepfather beating his mother in his bedroom. His stepfather shoved him against the dresser and hit him as well. He taunted Martin for not stopping the violence. He took out a knife and threatened to kill them both. In a brief moment of distraction, Martin and his mother were able to run out the front door. When the neighbors saw what was going on, they called 911, prompting the abuser to flee.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
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If you are a local resident of the San Joaquin County, please show your support in this event! The women and the children that have had to leave their previous lives with barely anything, and some nothing, could really use your help! If everyone just did a little something, these women would have a lot more chance of recovering from their tragedies. If you can't make the event, may we suggest making a donation to the shelter? Every little bit helps!
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TRACY — Residents can help raise awareness about domestic violence Saturday at the three-mile Break the Silence on Family Violence walkathon.
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Proceeds from the event will benefit the Women’s Center of San Joaquin County in assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in south San Joaquin County.
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TRACY — Residents can help raise awareness about domestic violence Saturday at the three-mile Break the Silence on Family Violence walkathon.
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Whitney Houston Seeks Seperation
I'm sure many of you have heard about Whitney Houston seeking a seperation from husband Bobby Brown. Some of you may be wondering why this is being mentioned on a blog about Domestic Violence.
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It is no secret to the world that Whitney Houston was hit once (that we publicly know of) by Bobby Brown, who was arrested for that incident. Many DV Survivors feel that she is one of us, for her publicly tumultuous marriage and so many other signs, points to that direction.
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It is with great relief that I see this headline. To know that Whitney Houston is now taking her life back, along with her career, is a blessing. To finally see the strength again that many of us remember her having shows to so many others in a DV relationship that it can end, you can move on.
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In the article it discusses Bobby Browns and Whitney Houstons addiction to drugs. To see Whitney Houston during the interview on ABC with Diane Sawyer, was to know just how entrenched in the drugs and abuse she was. It was a heart breaking interview, that showed just how much Whitney Houston had fallen. Unfortunately, it was evident to everyone but Whitney, who remained in denial at that time.
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At this time Bobby Browns attorneys are stating that this is not a divorce, but a legal seperation only. Yet, Whitney Houston is asking for custody of their 13 year old daughter, that Bobby Brown get visitation rights, and she asked that property rights be determined later.
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One of the most troubling parts of the article is when it states that Bobby Brown, who recently reunited with New Edition, jumped suggestively around the stage and made vulger remarks about his sex life with Whitney Houston. I have to wonder if this was the start of Whitney Houstons' eyes opening to the situation at hand. For him to publicly humiliate her in such a fashion, truly shows his feelings towards her, or lack there of.
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Whitney, we wish you the best, and we pray that you get the support that you need during this time. Remember, you may be a celebrity, but you will always be a Survivor in many of our books. Know you are not alone............
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LOS ANGELES - Their troubles were tabloid fodder and their relationship seemed to outsiders to be a mismatch. But for 14 years, Whitney and Bobby publicly professed their love for one another. The couple's tumultuous marriage appears to be coming to an end. Houston filed papers in Orange County Superior Court on Friday requesting a legal separation from Brown because of irreconcilable differences. More......
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There are several good points made in this article. I don't personally agree with a few and I do agree with some, but over all it is something that should get us thinking. I definitely agree that Domestic Violence didn't just start, it's been around a very long time. It has just been in the last couple decades people are finally starting to talk about it and be aware of it outside their own homes. By finally giving these types of actions a name it is more likely society as a whole will start to notice it more and therefore see it as a problem and do something about it. Like the author states: "The law has certainly changed. Police departments are taking it more seriously," Muehlenhard said, "but that doesn't mean that it doesn't still happen."
We have some along way from what used to happen; before the 70's no one thought to call the police because it was personal issue or that's they marriage is, then throughout the 70's and 80's the police were called and would watch in most cases while the abuser did what they were doing but did nothing because the laws weren't in place for them to do anything. Back then it was thought that since they are married it is their business and if he can't control his wife any other way then good for him for doing something about her......It was a different story if the couple wasn't married because then the police would at least stop the abuser and arrest him for assault and battery.
Fast forward to today's society where married women are protected in every state by laws, and in the states where the Defense of Marriage Act has passed its the single women that aren't protected.

Now you tell me...Are we moving ahead or getting further behind?

Domestic violenceJohnson County Sun - Overland Park,KS,USA... Modern trouble with domestic violence may have roots buried in prehistoric times, said Dr. Charlene Muehlenhard, professor of psychology and women's studies ...

The Johnson County Sun

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The silent Witness Program will be traveling through the state of Oklahoma for Domestic violence Awareness month this October.

Sequoyahcountytimes.com

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Governor's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board
Topeka, KS
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Mr. Robert T. Stephan seems surprised in this review that some of the Survivors of Domestic Violence that have written in are people that he's known for years. People that he didn't have a clue was touched personally by Domestic Violence. He called it the "Silent Blight on our society" that "must not be allowed to continue unnoticed".
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Unfortunately, survivors of domestic violence will not come out and state that they are survivors, even to someone that works in the DV feild. There is an amount of shame, guilt, and uncertainty that is associated with telling anyone that you are a survivor. This is something that needs to be worked on. Survivors of abuse should NOT feel shame, the shame belongs to the abusers! I feel that until survivors come out of hiding, share and take action, that the fight against domestic violence is going to be in vain. Survivors know by experience what abuse is all about, what they needed, and what would have helped them during their situation. This experience is what is needed. And until citizens take an active roll in reporting DV incidences and help report abuse, the problems will continue. It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes society as a whole to change conceptions and help end Domestic Violence.
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The 2004 Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) yearly Domestic Violence report showed that 121 DV related fatalities occured in Kansas from 1999 to 2004. Of the 121 fatalities, 82 were females, and 39 were males. These victims ranged in age from 18-90 years.
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In the Boards review of the 2003, six cases involved 9 DV related deaths. In four of those 6 cases, family and friends knew of the violence or threats to kill.
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This concerns me. So much money is spent on public service messages, so much time is spent on insuring that the abuser gets arrested and helped. That so much of the focus is on making sure that programs are in affect for the abuser, that the Victim and the way society perseves DV, has lagged behind. This I feel is a major lack in the fight against DV.
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Within those 6 cases, 4 fatalities occured when the victim attempted to leave their partner.
This is the most dangerous time for a victim. To gather important items, such as money, birth certificates, credit cards, bank account information, an extra set of keys, and clothes; without the knowledge of the abuser, or acting different towards the abuser. This is an almost impossible task. For an abuser to realize that his victim, his control, is about to run out that door, fully enrages them. So many victims have left with nothing for themselves or their children because they couldn't do so in a safe manor.
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My cousin was murdered by her husband, whom she was seperated with, when he found out she was moving with their son out of state back to her parents. I would go into detail to explain just how dangerous this time period is, but the case is ongoing. Unfortunately, there was not enough evidence to close this case. Now, her murderer is on the run and can't be found by the local police, sherrif's office (whom he was in training with at the time of the incidence, and was fired because of his involvement with this case), or the FBI. I'm happy to report though that her son, my nephew, is leading a very happy and productive life with his grandparents.
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The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board has two principal goals:
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1. inform the public about the insidious nature of domestic violence in order to get citizens involved in finding solutions, and
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2. identify systematic changes in all agencies that work with domestic violence that might reduce the number of fatalities and improve the delivery of services.
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All I can say to this is that DV has to be out in the public eye more then just in October! All throughout the rest of the year, you don't hear much about DV. Not many marches like cancer or many other killers have. No DV Awareness material or clothing in Walmart and other leading stores. There isn't enough within the publics sight to have them think much about DV. When someone's daughter is being affected by dv, or they themselves, they never know where to turn. Why? Because there isn't enough being said in the public arena! But I'm sure that they know where to get the latest style on sale!
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There are a few things I can say about this next subject about agencies that work with DV. First off, when there is a victim of DV, whether they go to the hospital or not, and the abuser is incarcerated, that victim needs IMMEDIATE support! Not a list from an officer of people to contact, but a concerned Advocate that can help guide the victim through what needs to be done, what to expect, who can also go with the victim to the hearing and can stand for the victim there. Too many women take back their abusers!
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I talked to an officer in the small town I used to live in, and he told me the one thing that really got him and he didn't understand is why women stay or go back. This really confused him, as it does most. There are so many reasons why women stay!!! Here is a link that will go through many of them: Why Do We Stay?? In short, many women feel that they cannot live without the abuser because of being scared to, unsure if they can raise the children by themselves, financial reasons, afraid the abuser may gain custody of the children while they are in the shelter (unfortunately, this has happened, because the abuser NEVER abused the children. Yet, aren't they being abused by what they've witnessed. This is yet another topic to delve into in the future.). They rationalize within themselves that it really isn't that bad, mostly when the honey moon period gets on a roll. Until the next time......... If the abuser was mandated to get help, if the victim was mandated (because many will feel they don't need the help until another tragedy, or feel too ashamed to accept or get help) to get help and support, the cycle wouldn't continue as long.
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During the process of courts, there is no help for the victim. During the process of probation and anger management (now there is another subject all together), the victim receives no help. This is when the victim needs the help the most!!! This is when the victim and the children need to be supported and followed up with the most!!! The abuser gets free counceling, why not the Victims?? Unfortunately, it hasn't been set up this way. I applaud any states that have this set up, for you would be more advanced then most.
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All in all, this report was to show the devestation that DV can cause, and this doesn't even encompass how many victims were badly beaten, needed surgery or emergency housing. This encompasses those that didn't make it, in one state. The horrors of DV continues....
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To read this article, please go to the below link, then please let us know your feelings on this issue.......
By Robert T. Stephen, Chair of Governor Kathleen Sebelius' Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board- Violence in any for is adverse to the concept of what a civilized world should be. The reality is the flow of the violence has been with us since the beginning of time, but it should also be a reality that good people will work to provide a solution.......................
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September 13, 2006

Westport News - Task Force Tunes In To Domestic Violence

This town seems to have it together as far as DV Awareness and Prevention. The DV task Force has planned several events during October, one of which has the police cars all having a magnetic ribbon on them for the etire month. This is great to see!
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This county has several things they are implementing that would work well. From "reverse house arrest" to putting certain offenders into a "high-risk" category and giving them a DV trained probation or parole officer.

Lincoln City, Oregon - The News Guard Visitor and Relocation Information


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In Decatur, IL children's advocates are looking into new ways they can help children who are not only victims of DV but those that have only witnessed it. They are finding that those that only witness DV are effected emotionally in the same manner as those who experience DV first hand.

Herald & Review - Children's advocates learn ways to aid victims of domestic violence, By THERESA CHURCHILL - H&R Senior Writer


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DV Survivors in Kentucky now have something to look forward to with a new savings plan. This new plan allows for contributions to be matched 2-1 into thier savings accounts.

Lexington Herald-Leader 09/13/2006 Aid for domestic violence survivors
Verizon Wireless seems to be taking a strong stand on promoting Domestic Violence Awareness this year. Not only are they promoting awareness they are donating money and phones in different areas to DV victims and Dv organizations. See previous entries for other stories on what Verizon Wireless is doing.

Poster publicizes domestic violence on campusBradenton Herald - FL, United States... Purdue University Fort Wayne and Attorney General Steve Carter, unveiled two posters Tuesday at IPFW aimed at raising awareness of domestic violence on college ...

September 12, 2006

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and all over the country, organizations are gearing up to provide training and awareness programs for their local communities. Reading some of the ideas others have for promoting awareness can sometimes give you an idea to work into your awareness project. You can accomplish anything from sponsored fun runs/walks, fair exhibits, training programs, etc. If you do not have a large budget this year, or working on an awareness project by yourself; then make up flyers with a DV awareness slogan or saying and distribute them in your local community. Put them on the free bulletin boards around town. Volunteer to work a few hours this month at your local DV shelter, they could probably use the help during DV Awareness month. Check out what others are doing…

Oct. 26: Domestic Violence Training WorkshopFortBendNow - Richmond,TX,USAA Domestic Violence Training Workshop will be held at the Stafford Centre in Stafford on Oct. 26, 2006. The annual workshop is hosted...

VOLUNTEERING: Help needed for Domestic Violence MonthWarren Times Gazette - Warren,RI,USA... opportunities. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and volunteers are needed Sept. 30 for "Get Involved Day" to kick it off. ...
Domestic Violence is a worldwide problem. While more advanced countries, such as the United Kingdom, are changing the way their courts are handling Domestic Violence cases by creating specialized courts; women in less advanced countries are finally getting the laws set forth to protect them. To us here in the United States we would not think that new laws would encompass such things as forced slavery or genital mutilation. To the women of Nigeria this is a great advancement of their rights as people and citizens of their country.

Blair pledges to double number of domestic violence courtsTimes Online - UKThe Government will double the number of specialist domestic violence courts to more than 50 by next April, the Prime Minister said today. ...

Domestic Violence Prevention and Prohibition billThe Tide, Nigeria - Sep 10, 2006... Traffic (Siren) Prohibition bill 2006, the bill in the Assembly Service Commission and perhaps the most significant was the Domestic Violence Prevention and ...
What impact has the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) had on the victims of Domestic violence? Ohio has started to see the fall-out of this amendment passed in 2004, with the presence of unmarried victims of Domestic Violence not getting the resources granted to married victims. In Virginia, this amendment will be on the ballot in November. On September 19, 2006 there will be speakers from Domestic Violence agencies discussing this amendment with the public (see link below). View information by state: http://www.domawatch.org/about/amendmentsummary.html

The Marriage Amendment and its Impact on Domestic ... Rockbridge Weekly, VA - 18 hours agoMolly McClintock, of the Commonwealth Coalition and Ruth Micklin, of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance will speak at the Rockbridge ...

Christian Conservatives for Domestic Violence?Yahoo! News - Sep 4, 2006... amendments would not just ban gay marriage but also imperil domestic partnership agreements, next-of-kin arrangements and domestic violence protections for...

Unintended Consequences News: Ohio's same-sex marriage amendment is proving a boon for domestic abusers.
By Elizabeth Gettelman MotherJones.com
Ohio's constitutional amendment banning gay marriage is two sentences long...
There are good things happening in the DV arena also, Kansas City, MO has received a grant from the federal government to provide training for all levels of the criminal justice system that deal with DV cases starting with the 911 call reporting right up to the top. The Green Bay Packers football team has made a promise along with Verizon Wireless to provide $25 for each point that the Packers score this year. That money will then go various DV programs throughout the state of Wisconsin. Verizon Wireless is also teaming up with the Eagles to collect used cell phones to use for Domestic Violence victims.
Kansas Receives $750,000 for Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts
Kansas City infoZine, MO Topeka, Kan.Domestic violence remains a problem in Kansas, with thousands of
incidents reported to law enforcement each year. ...

Packers, Verizon Wireless Connect For Domestic Violence Prevention ...
Packers.comIn an effort to help fight domestic violence in Wisconsin, Verizon Wireless is once again teaming
up with the Green Bay Packers to provide protection where it ...

Fight domestic violence at Linc
Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USAVerizon Wireless and the Philadelphia Eagles are asking fans
attending Sunday's home opener to help battle domestic violence by donating used wireless phones. ...
See all stories on this topic
This web site, MotherJones.com, appears to have a very good section with Domestic Violence Articles. The writers cover everything from upcoming Congress deliberations on the Violence Against Women Act to the life of a DV counselor. These articles are insightful for Advocates, Survivors, Victims and the general public.

No Safe Haven
By The Editors MotherJones.com
In the coming months, Congress and the Supreme Court will signal whether we are advancing in our fight against domestic violence, or in retreat

Breaking the Silence- News: Taking away battered women's kids
By Sara Catania MotherJones.com
When award-winning documentary filmmakers Catherine Tatge and Dominique Lasseur set out to chronicle the effect of domestic violence on children, the husband and wife team imagined theyíd be spending most of their time researching approaches to therapeutic healing. What they found instead was a system that routinely penalizes women who are victims of domestic violence by favoring their abusers in battles over child custody.

The Counselor- News: Patricia Prickett set out to beat the violence and ended up in the belly of the beast, working with the L.A.P.D.
By Sara Catania MotherJones.com
ON A WARM DAY IN 2001, Patty Prickett sat in her office in the West Los Angeles police station, trying not to cry. With her were a five-year-old boy and his younger sister…

Meet Mary

I'm a disabled veteran and home-schooling mom to my 16 yo son. I am a volunteer advocate and life coach for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.  I crochet, make jewelry and do various other crafts.  I started an Etsy shop as an outlet for the things I make.  I have learned to live in each day and do what I can for that day only!


My coaching, advocacy, crafts and various other activities are based around days when I feel up to doing things.  Please do not feel that I am ignoring you or do not see any comments you leave for me online if I do not answer right away.  Some days I just do not feel well and do not get online due to the limitations of my disability.

I have been where you are, I understand the pressures of having to start over and the fears that come with it. I understand the problems that arise when you try to start thinking of moving on with your life after having gone through an abusive relationship.

Not everyone knows they are ready to pursue a better lifestyle. Most of us do want to be happy, healthy, and financially stable; but how many people actually know how and are ready to take the steps required to achieve those things?

As a Domestic Violence Survivor and Life Coach I know what it takes and will provide you with the tools to reach your goals, but the work is up to you. It is not easy and at times will be frustrating, but the purpose of having a coach is to make the hard parts bearable and to ease the frustrations when they arise.


I am a Registered Healer (RH) with the International Natural Healers Association (INHA) with a Bachelor's in Spiritual Healing from Reiki Blessings Academy; a Minister of The Universal Light Church (TUL), also having been conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity with TUL; a Reiki Master and Teacher; EFT Practitioner and have completed certificate courses in Meditation and Chakra Balancing through Reiki Blessings Academy as part of my Bachelor program. I completed my life coaching courses with Holistic Harmony's Life Coach Training Program and I have a Bachelor of Divinity degree from University of Metaphysical Sciences.

All of my healing work is done from the Christian perspective.  I believe that the method of hands on healing taught by Jesus was what is referred to in today's times as energy healing.  Regardless what you actually call the method of energy healing it is still all, at it's base, energy.  I also believe that the body, mind and spirit all need to be healed and kept in a general state of wellness for us, as human beings, to be happy and well.

Currently I am working on a Master degree in Spiritual Healing with Reiki Blessings Academy and a Master of Divinity degree with University of Metaphysical Sciences .  As my studies are on-going, I will update this page often.

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September 10, 2006

UAADV Groups

UAADV has several peer-support groups that you may interested in.  Below you will find the group names, with a description and link to find out more info or to join each group.  If you have any questions or are not sure which group may be the right one for you please email UAADV.Founder@gmail.com or UAADV.National@gmail.com

AbusedApplyHere (AAH):  a group for Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors, and Advocates that are working together to not only offer each other support, but to do something to help end DV.

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UAADV Advocates:  a group for all of the Domestic Violence Advocates as well as Survivors, family members, and friends to come together and work towards DV Awareness and Prevention. This group is member only and is fully moderated.

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UAADV Faith Outreach (FO):  a group for DV survivors to help reconnect you to your past beliefs or to find new ones.  Sometimes as a part of our healing process we feel the need to get back intouch with the faith and beliefs that we had prior to our abuse.
We are not attempting to change anyone's thoughts of religion but to provide answers to questions that may help you in your journey of reconnecting to your God. We welcome all religious beliefs. And, ask only that you talk with respect for others that may not agree with you. We do not wish for this to become a place where we put people down for their feelings, but a place where we can share our feelings, and our knowledge to help each of us get to the next step in our faith.

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Angel's Outreach Ministries (AOM):  This is a Non-Denominational Christian Outreach peer-support Group for Victims and Survivors, for Women, and for Teens; that have lost their faith in God due to abuses suffered.  This group is separate from our DV Survivors Group in that here we can openly talk about our faith in Jesus, not have to worry about who we may offend in doing so. We are not here to judge, we are not here to stuff our own beliefs down anyone else's throat, but we are here to share,grow and heal in our faith.

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Wings of Hope-Crafty Angels (WOHCA):  a group of crafty people who wish to assist victims of Domestic Violence with our handmade items.



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Social Networking:  We also have a social network set up for UAADV using the Ning platform.  It is comparable to Facebook, Myspace, etc.  We do screen members for the network to attempt to make it safer for victims, survivors and advocates alike.  You can set up your personal profile page, join the forum discussions and groups as well as interact with other victims, survivors or advocates to share resources and gain general peer support.  Please go to:   http://uaadvnetwork.ning.com/  to request membership.