The Associated Press: Obama aids American in Mideast custody battle

I am not posting this as a political view or opinion of Obama or his campaign.  I am posting this because this woman contacted a senator and he is attempting to help her.  We have heard of and seen so many of cases where a parent has contact senate or congress members and been turned away.  Will his helping in this case give the push to others that would help in the future?

This woman is saying that her husband did abuse her and threaten her while living abroad with him and that he refuses to let her children return to the US.  He states that even though he has filed for a divorce she is welcome to return to Kobar, West Bank and live with them as a family.

KOBAR, West Bank (AP) — An American woman fighting to get back four daughters living in the West Bank with their Palestinian father has gotten unusually high-powered help — from Barack Obama.

The Associated Press: Obama aids American in Mideast custody battle

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UPDATE: And, we expect them to watch our shores...Coast Guard Domestic Violence Cover-up? Or not?

I apologize for not getting this update on this story up sooner, I have been out of town and away from internet. But, now I am back!! I will be updating a few things over the next week.
Below is the video from NECN that provides an overview of the situation and where things stand at this point. I will include the link to the video page which has the written story under it.






http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/After-years-of-threats-mother-seeks-justice/1216864492.html

UAADV Supports NDVH's "Million Voices Campaign" Add YOUR Voice!

Below is the information on the "Million Voices Campaign" conducted by the National Domestic Violence Hotline.


This is something that UAADV is supporting 100%, and we'll be helping get the word out that this is something that any Survivor, Advocate, Organization, or even someone that just cares about the issue should get involved in!


We NEED a Million Voices!  We NEED to join together as ONE Voice against Domestic Violence.
Having many Organizations, having many working on the problems is a wonderful thing, and I applaud all that everyone does.  But until we do it TOGETHER, NOTHING will EVER be accomplished!

About the Campaign:
Approximately 33 million in the United States have experienced domestic violence.* Domestic violence is one of the most serious issues facing Americans, yet few know how to help end it. A solution begins when families and communities start openly discussing the issue.

You can help end domestic violence in the homes of loved ones and in your community by joining the Million Voices Campaign to End Domestic Violence in America. The Million Voices Campaign is a group of people and organizations in America willing to educate, inform, and raise awareness about the problem of domestic violence and sources of help.  Read from other members sharing their voice about domestic violence.

Joining is easy and free of charge! As a member of the campaign you can make a powerful statement to America that domestic violence is an intolerable act. We also encourage you to ask others to join the campaign, and to use your influential voice to educate on sources of help for victims and on the community impact of domestic violence.

Please complete the online form to enroll in the largest volunteer effort against domestic violence. Help us achieve the goal of ONE MILLION members by joining the Million Voices Campaign, and give America a million reasons to end domestic violence. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly D. Wagner at 512-685-6269 or kwagner@ndvh.org.


* The Harris Poll #49 and #50. Conducted by Harris Interactive® 2006.

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