Teen Dating Violence (DV) Prevention and Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships – and to promote programs that prevent it during the month of February.The repercussions of teen dating violence are impossible to ignore – they hurt not just the young people victimized but also their families, friends, schools and communities. Throughout February, organizations and individuals nationwide are coming together to highlight the need to educate young people about relationships, teach healthy relationship skills and prevent the…
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February Is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness And Prevention Month
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Jourdan
Violence UnSilenced11 Jan 2012 | 9:19 amDecember 1 2007, I am in eighth grade. It was a hard year, I was mad at the world, cutting myself, had an eating disorder and was doing any drug I could get my hand on. My speech and debate team was doing a tournament at the local high school and my ex-boyfriend who was [...] [[[Please forgive the partial feed, it is to protect the survivors in the event that any one of these posts should need to disappear from the Internet for any reason. Please click through to read the full story and show your support.]]] -
Report Describes Trends in Deaths of Abused and Neglected Children
NYT > Domestic Violence20 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmReleased to commemorate the sixth anniversary of a well-known fatality, a report illustrates, the public advocate says, that “the dots are not being connected” in a city agency. -
S.F. sheriff charged with domestic abuse
Domestic Violence: News & Videos about Domestic Violence - CNN.com14 Jan 2012 | 11:03 amSan Francisco's new sheriff is facing misdemeanor charges over an alleged domestic abuse incident on New Year's Eve, authorities said. -
Domestic violence: State shouldn't divert money intended for victims - OregonLive.com
"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" - Google News28 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amDomestic violence: State shouldn't divert money intended for victimsOregonLive.comSince January 2009, more than 100 Oregonians have died as a result of domestic violence. At least 10 of these victims were children. Thousands more victims continue to survive, facing the difficult process of finding safety and rebuilding their lives.
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Report Describes Trends in Deaths of Abused and Neglected Children
20 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmReleased to commemorate the sixth anniversary of a well-known fatality, a report illustrates, the public advocate says, that “the dots are not being connected” in a city agency. -
Charges Against Mirkarimi Present a Political Twist
20 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmIt is almost impossible to separate the legal issues from the political aspects of the case against Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco’s new sheriff. -
Turkish Charity Tells Battered Women How to Save Their Lives -- With a Gun
18 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmHundreds of women a year in Turkey are killed by their husbands, lovers or male relatives. With most of them dying despite seeking police protection, one group has issued a call to arms. -
California: New Sheriff Faces Charges
13 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmProsecutors on Friday charged San Francisco’s newly sworn-in sheriff with three misdemeanors, including domestic violence, in connection with a New Year’s Eve incident with his wife. -
Public Concern Over Mirkarimi’s ‘Private Matter’
12 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pmRoss Mirkarimi, San Francisco’s new sheriff who took office on Sunday, has some people wondering if he understands the law he swore to uphold.
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S.F. sheriff charged with domestic abuse
14 Jan 2012 | 11:03 amSan Francisco's new sheriff is facing misdemeanor charges over an alleged domestic abuse incident on New Year's Eve, authorities said. -
Boxer Floyd Mayweather sentenced to 3 months for domestic violence
22 Dec 2011 | 12:09 amBoxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced to serve three months in jail and fined $2,500 Wednesday in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to court officials and CNN affiliate reports. -
Lindsay Lohan's dad granted bail, released
26 Oct 2011 | 11:34 pmActress Lindsay Lohan's father, arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, was released Wednesday evening after posting bail in Tampa, Florida. -
Lindsay Lohan's father arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
25 Oct 2011 | 4:43 pmActress Lindsay Lohan's father was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, police in Tampa, Florida, said Tuesday. -
Vikings player charged with domestic assault
22 Oct 2011 | 7:03 pmMinnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested and charged with domestic assault Friday night, the Hennepin County, Minnesota, sheriff's office said.
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Domestic violence: State shouldn't divert money intended for victims - OregonLive.com
28 Jan 2012 | 6:30 amDomestic violence: State shouldn't divert money intended for victimsOregonLive.comSince January 2009, more than 100 Oregonians have died as a result of domestic violence. At least 10 of these victims were children. Thousands more victims continue to survive, facing the difficult process of finding safety and rebuilding their lives. -
Domestic violence confrontations called dangerous situation - Wicked Local
28 Jan 2012 | 4:33 amDomestic violence confrontations called dangerous situationWicked LocalBy Bruce Coulter Law enforcement officers say instances of domestic violence are among the most dangerous situations — so dangerous, in fact, officers try not to intercede without another officer on scene as back up. “Only unless we have to,” said -
A noble pledge to 'end' domestic violence - Lewiston Sun Journal
28 Jan 2012 | 1:58 amA noble pledge to 'end' domestic violenceLewiston Sun JournalWhile LePage spoke with conviction and passion on a number of issues, none was more pronounced or personal than his proposal to “stamp out” domestic violence in Maine. “I am sad to say that my childhood memories are ravaged with domestic violence,” and more » -
Dennis tops domestic violence list - Wicked Local
28 Jan 2012 | 1:56 amDennis tops domestic violence listWicked LocalBy Nicole Muller People who are out of work and struggling financially may contribute to Dennis leading the list of Cape and Islands towns with 311 domestic violence cases in 2011. Alcohol and drugs also play a key role in the high rate.and more » -
Domestic violence affects children more than most realize - Marshalltown Times Republican
28 Jan 2012 | 12:22 amDomestic violence affects children more than most realizeMarshalltown Times RepublicanBY DAVID ALEXANDER - Staff Writer (dalexander@timesrepublican.com) , Times-Republican Children are not resilient, the community services coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center said. It's just that they don't have any other
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Denni
26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amHow can anyone live through the the pain and write about it ? For me it isn’t easy even after all of these years. It has been 31 years since my entrance into the world of the living. Because for me, the years of pain and panic were dead years. And even now as I [...] [[[Please forgive the partial feed, it is to protect the survivors in the event that any one of these posts should need to disappear from the Internet for any reason. Please click through to read the full story and show your support.]]] -
Elizabeth
24 Jan 2012 | 8:00 amI always wanted to be invisible after that first time it happened. I wanted to watch you, but I didn’t want you to see what I was up to. I remember sitting in my parents’ living room with my eyes shut down, while my breathing became rather shallow. I didn’t want you to hear me [...] [[[Please forgive the partial feed, it is to protect the survivors in the event that any one of these posts should need to disappear from the Internet for any reason. Please click through to read the full story and show your support.]]] -
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20 Jan 2012 | 1:45 pm[Editor's note: We're interrupting regular programming today to let you know about an incredibly simple yet powerful way you can help Violence UnSilenced maintain its mission of providing a safe and supportive space for abuse survivors to speak out. The Stow Company has chosen to help both VU... [[[Please forgive the partial feed, it is to protect the survivors in the event that any one of these posts should need to disappear from the Internet for any reason. Please click through to read the full story and show your support.]]] -
Caitlyn
19 Jan 2012 | 8:41 amI was 15 when I first met him (I am 18 now). He was my boyfriend’s 45-year-old father. He seemed kind and nice and different. When my boyfriend and I broke up I was devastated. I tried to get back with my boyfriend, texted him as much as I could. I found out during the [...] [[[Please forgive the partial feed, it is to protect the survivors in the event that any one of these posts should need to disappear from the Internet for any reason. Please click through to read the full story and show your support.]]] -
Jourdan
11 Jan 2012 | 9:19 amDecember 1 2007, I am in eighth grade. It was a hard year, I was mad at the world, cutting myself, had an eating disorder and was doing any drug I could get my hand on. My speech and debate team was doing a tournament at the local high school and my ex-boyfriend who was [...] [[[Please forgive the partial feed, it is to protect the survivors in the event that any one of these posts should need to disappear from the Internet for any reason. Please click through to read the full story and show your support.]]]
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Need for aid still growing in Chippenham
28 Jan 2012 | 7:23 amTwo charities with branches in Chippenham say more people from the town are needing to rely on them as the recession bites down. -
Ariz. woman stabbed to death; daughter calls 911
28 Jan 2012 | 7:14 amPolice say a 44-year-old woman has been stabbed to death inside her Tucson home with her teenage daughter and a young cousin nearby. -
PHOTO: Drama In Court As Jailed Father Blames Sleeping With Daughter On Majic
28 Jan 2012 | 6:46 amA 40-year-old man; Emmanuel Kwesi Yevu, who is accused of defiling his 13-year-old daughter blamed his action on "juju," when he made his second appearance before a Circuit Court in Accra. -
Domestic violence: State shouldn't divert money intended for victims
28 Jan 2012 | 6:26 amBy James Titus and Teri Lorenzen Oregon, we can now afford to get serious about creating real safety for victims and communities. -
People's Church minister assists Unitarian church in Kenya
28 Jan 2012 | 5:58 amJill McAllister, minister of People's Church, is making a difference in people's lives in the tiny east-African country of Burundi, as well as in her local church.
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ontd_political: New Hampshire Considers Defunding Planned ...
27 Jan 2012 | 5:56 pmNew Hampshire Considers Defunding Planned Parenthood, Weakening Domestic Violence Laws. New Hampshire's 2012 legislative session has not been a good one for women so far. House Republicans passed an -
New Hampshire Considering Reversal Of Domestic Violence Laws ...
27 Jan 2012 | 3:20 pmOh, New Hampshire. There you go, sitting around thinking, You know what we don't have enough of? Wife beatings! Clearly that's the only explanation for a. -
Task force targets domestic violence: TMNews.com
27 Jan 2012 | 7:28 amBEDFORD — About two-dozen Lawrence County people met for a second time Thursday to explore ways of ending domestic violence. The Domestic Violence Task Force includes representatives from many sectors of the -
South Africa Health Department criticised over domestic violence ...
27 Jan 2012 | 5:28 amThe Department of Health in South Africa has failed to account to a parliamentary committee on mandates to support domestic violence victims. -
'A Healthy Step' Helping Domestic Violence Survivors - Greater ...
27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 amA Gambrills shoe store is taking steps to help Anne Arundel County survivors of domestic violence living in Annapolis' Arden House.
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OB-GYNs, Neurologists Encourage Routine Domestic Violence Screenings
27 Jan 2012 | 1:49 pmAn article released yesterday by the LA Times details the efforts of national OB-GYN and neurological associations to promote routine domestic violence screenings of patients. In response to the high rates of domestic violence around the nation, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) have both called on their members to perform routine examinations of their patients for signs of abuse. A report issued by the ACOG states that 25 percent of women have been physically or sexually assaulted by a partner. Because OB-GYNs see… -
RHOBH Recap: Taylor’s Therapy & Why We Don’t Recommend It
1 Dec 2011 | 9:48 amDid you catch Monday’s episodes of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills? Quick recap for those who missed it, we watched the Housewives going along with their lives — Lisa planning her daughter’s wedding, Adrienne fussing over her shoe line debut, and Kyle and Brandi going for manicures. The scene we found ourselves drawn to most, however, was Taylor and Russell’s very real therapy session. It was hard to watch. The therapist brought up the topics of Russell’s anger, his aggression and his desire to hurt Taylor when they’re arguing. The therapist didn’t specify in which way… -
The Hotline Gives Thanks
23 Nov 2011 | 4:59 amThis has been a big year for The Hotline. We want to thank every caller who reached out and every friend or stranger who helped them overcome domestic violence, one step at a time. Our callers We are so thankful that you found the courage to pick up your phone and ask for help. The Hotline received a record number of calls this year, which means that a record number of people sought help from domestic violence; a step towards safety and happiness. Your stories have moved us and have further empowered us to continue the work we do. Brave bystanders By choosing to act, you stood up against… -
RHOBH: “But Now We’ve Said It”
14 Nov 2011 | 1:58 pmOn tonight’s episode “Tempest in a Tea Party,” a heated discussion amongst the wives about loyalty and friendship turned into an unexpected intervention for Taylor Armstrong about her marriage. The housewives agree that they all want to protect Taylor, but they also admit to feelings of confusion about how to handle the situation as friends of both Taylor and Russell. Taylor was visibly anxious during the initial conversation with Lisa and when the subject of her marriage arose, Taylor becomes uncomfortable and even asks “Why are we talking about this?” Though Taylor is unsure of… -
RHOBH: An Unexpected Intervention
14 Nov 2011 | 9:00 amOn tonight’s RHOBH, friendships are tested as rumors surface and recent events come into question. In an unexpected intervention, the housewives confront Taylor about her marriage troubles. Tune in and let us know what you think on our Facebook page, Twitter and in the comments about your feelings on the episode.
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Domestic Violence and the Workplace
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February Is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness And Prevention Month
24 Jan 2012 | 4:17 pmTeen Dating Violence (DV) Prevention and Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and 20-something relationships – and to promote programs that prevent it during the month of February.The repercussions of teen dating violence are impossible to ignore – they hurt not just the young people victimized but also their families, friends, schools and communities. Throughout February, organizations and individuals nationwide are coming together to highlight the need to educate young people about relationships, teach healthy relationship skills and prevent the… -
Love Is Not Abuse & Seventeen Magazine: Twitter Chat #WhatLoveMeans
12 Jan 2012 | 11:02 amYou may not know that nearly 1 in 3 teens this year will be a victim of an abusive relationship. Often, the warning signs – like constantly checking in, name calling or keeping a girlfriend or boyfriend from spending time with family and friends – are so gradual that teens don’t recognize that what they think is “real love” is actually a toxic, controlling and dangerous relationship. In this month’s issue of Seventeen Magazine, teens are speaking up about the unhealthy relationships they’ve experienced and encouraging their peers to understand what a true relationship should… -
January Is National Stalking Awareness Month - Would You Know Stalking If You Saw It?
21 Dec 2011 | 10:21 am“Joe seemed like a nice guy. I met him through one of those online dating sites. I made a mistake and finally gave him my personal email. Then the emails came fast and furious. It was ‘too much too soon’ so I backed away. Now he won’t leave me alone. I asked for no further contact – but he sent me flowers to my workplace – and I never told him where I work. I am getting concerned. My co-workers think I am being silly…but I am not so sure. What do I do?”Would you know stalking if you saw it? Would you know it if it was… -
CDC Releases NISVS Findings
14 Dec 2011 | 11:44 am"On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States.Over the course of a year, that equals more than 12 million women and men. Those numbers only tell part of the story – more than 1 million women reported being raped, and over 6 million women and men were a victim of stalking."On December 14, the Division for Violence Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presented the initial findings from the National Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS). NISVS… -
LIZ CLAIBORNE’S 8th ANNUAL “IT’S TIME TO TALK DAY” TAKES PLACE DECEMBER 8, 2011
1 Dec 2011 | 9:26 amWhat are you doing on December 8, 2011? Around here at CAEPV – and across the country – people are “taking a moment to talk.”CAEPV Member Liz Claiborne Inc. and it’s partners have been joining forces for It's Time to Talk Day annually (for eight years now) as a way to encourage greater public dialogue about domestic violence. The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence is proud to be one of those partners. Around the country, talk radio, government officials, domestic violence advocates, businesses, schools and the public-at-large take a moment - or more - to talk…
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Recovering from Abuse
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It Shouldn't Hurt to Be Nice
21 Jan 2012 | 2:29 amA great deal of our social programming works at turning us all into people-pleasing, insecure, doormats. I’ve worked really hard to derail that programming in myself, but now I’m seeing it in my son. He’s eight years old and a very loving, compassionate little boy. He wants everybody to be happy. Unfortunately, he goes to public school with kids who come from dysfunctional and abusive families and they see him as an easy target. Don’t get me wrong, my son can defend himself when he really needs to, but most of the time he doesn’t. Aside from being punished at school for defending… -
Finding a Sense of Purpose After Abuse
29 Oct 2011 | 5:00 pmMany victims of domestic violence, or other forms of abuse, feel entirely worthless, that they have nothing to contribute. If you feel this way, I assure you that you do indeed have a purpose and value to contribute. Those who told you that you were worthless did not know you. They couldn’t see you. They were wrapped up in their own feelings of worthlessness and projecting it onto you. Knowing that we can help someone else, that we are helping someone, is a powerful way to boost our self-esteem and get motivated to move forward with our life. The first step is to recognize what we have to… -
The Power to End Abuse
17 Oct 2011 | 2:51 amIt is with great love and compassion that I, as an abuse survivor, share these words. I cannot stop abuse for anyone else; only for myself. In fact, no government, shelter, or activist has the power to stop abuse of anyone. The power to end abuse lies solely with each and every individual who now believes themselves to be a victim. Our society has programmed us to believe that we are victims of others, of institutions, and of circumstances. It has benefited those in charge because it keeps people feeling helpless and powerless, so they are easy to deceive and control. It is not in the best… -
Social Victimization and the Message of Occupy Wall Street
13 Oct 2011 | 2:14 amIt’s really no wonder that domestic violence is so common in a society that victimizes its citizens as a matter of policy. We are constantly inundated with messages about how powerless we are, how the matters of our lives are not up to us. Our governments and big corporations not only treat us like ignorant, incapable children, but continually institute programs and policies to insure their absolute control over us. It’s all a ploy to keep us in the dark, distracted, and out of our power, exactly as any abuser does to his/her victim. The fact is that we have been abused as a people by our… -
YOU are Already Perfect
11 Oct 2011 | 2:12 amFrom the minute we come out of the womb, we get constant messages about how we need to improve. If your family went to church, you likely heard that you were born a sinner, imperfect, and there’s nothing you can ever do on your own to be good enough. Only grace, which you may or may not get but certainly aren’t worthy of, can make you good enough for God. That is a complete lie! It sets us on a course of creating imperfection in ourselves and our world to support the false belief. All our lives we’re told what needs improvement in us physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
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Hutchins Texas Police Officer Sgt. Gregory McKinley Arrested, Suspended, Charged With Assault After Domestic Violence Incident
25 Jan 2012 | 8:40 amHUTCHINS, TEXAS – A North Texas police officer is on administrative leave following his arrest earlier this week on an assault charge. Hutchins police Sgt. Gregory McKinley was taken into custody Monday by Wylie police. The charge stems from an incident that happened at his home last week. The 42-year-old was was booked into the Collin County Jail on a charge of assault causing bodily injury, a third-degree felony. Hutchins Police Chief Frank McElligott announced that McKinley will remain on administrative leave until an internal affairs investigation is complete. Appeared Here… -
Driven
25 Jan 2012 | 7:37 amFrom defeated to driven: My strength did not come from one single act or decision. My strength was a work in progress with many set backs. None of my set backs sent me back in Franklin’s arms.Ii had too many supporters to take such desperate action. My goal in writing is that women who read the stories we write, will not be tempted to go back because their will be many trials and setbacks. Reach out to others, they will help you through the seemingly impossible times to live through. Friends and families can support and help in areas you may be weak in at trying times. Anything that… -
healing sisters
25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amWe don’t have cable at our house anymore, so when we are on vacation or visiting friends who have access to the world of entertainment, sometimes we tune in. Last weekend I managed to catch some of 20/20, and heard the story of Stacey Lannert. Stacey Lannert and her younger sister Her blog reads: “After 10 years of sexual abuse, including rape and sodomy, Stacey Lannert shot and killed her father on July 5, 1990, and was put in jail. In December 1992, she was convicted of first degree murder and armed criminal action. She was sentenced to life in prison without parole in… -
Mirkarimi Tells Mayor He Won’t Step Down Over Abuse Charges
25 Jan 2012 | 1:55 amSAN FRANCISCO (CBS 5 / KCBS) — Embattled San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi said Tuesday afternoon that he told Mayor Ed Lee he would not take a leave of absence from his job, despite being recently charged with three misdemeanors stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident. Mirkarimi described the meeting with Lee as “cordial” and maintained that he could still do his job effectively while dealing with his personal legal troubles. “We are doing exactly what we need to be doing” in the sheriff’s department and “it’s very important that I stick to the… -
The Canvas Of My Being
24 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pmWhen we emerge from the room we are a blank canvas. As we live our lives, different people leave their mark on our canvas in different ways. We are all artists, leaving our paint on others. Whether we realize it or not. Some will paint with large, sweeping strokes that change our entire being and others will only leave the slightest traces, soon to be forgotten entirely. Our parents are the first ones to begin shaping our canvas. Luckily, I was blessed with two parents who loved me deeply. They made parenting their number one priority, and strove to do their best at all times. They painted…
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Mennonite double standard
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Mennonites’ “hidden” agenda
16 Dec 2011 | 7:40 pmThree years ago today, on December 16, 2008, I called a press conference to “break my (public) silence” about the ongoing, endemic “conspiracy of silence” by Mennonite Brethren church leaders to threaten and pressure me into silence and to ACT to obstruct the course of justice in Canada – in order to “contain” and cover [...] -
Mennonite Rape and Cover-up: In Canada and In Bolivia
17 Aug 2011 | 10:57 pmThe Mennonite/Anabaptist culture of cover-up that conceals and compounds the crimes of sexual assault, incest and rape committed by Mennonite members in Canada is the same Mennonite/Anabaptist culture that covers up the crimes of incest, rape and murder committed by Mennonite members in Bolivia. Mennonite Brethren pastors, church leaders and executive board members in Canada [...] -
Valentine’s Day
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Silence
16 Dec 2010 | 1:09 amThere comes a time when silence is betrayal. He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it. Dr. Martin Luther King
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Mom on Mission: Protecting Children From Sexual Predators
27 Jan 2012 | 12:58 amEach morning from her home in Richmond, Virgina, Polly Franks begins her day by answering calls and personally responding to the dozens of emails she receives from strangers asking for advice and information on serial sexual predators.In 1983, "ski-mask rapist"Joseph Frank Smith was convicted twice of raping a woman in San Antonio,Texas.Instead of being sent to prison, a judge released Smith on probation. Smith's attorney convinced the court that he was a candidate for a new procedure called "chemical castration" with the stipulation that he take… -
Morgan Harrington Murder: A Grisly Anniversary
26 Jan 2012 | 8:53 amThe beautiful, shiny, loving Morgan Dana Harrington was a true original. She brought much joy and fun to family and friends for 20 years. Her light and potential were extinguished when she was abducted from a Metallica concert 10/17/09 in Charlottesville Virginia.Morgan’s skeletonized body was found at Anchorage Farm, Albemarle County on 1/26/10. The person(s) responsible remain at large, presumably… -
Sisters of Silence on The Susan Murphy Milano Show -Thursday 2:00 PM Eastern
26 Jan 2012 | 12:30 amThursday, January 26, 2pm ETListen LIVE at: Here Women TalkDaleen Berry a victim of child sex abuse at thirteen, she was forced into a shotgun wedding after her high school was featured on national television for having the highest number of pregnant teens in the U.S. But then Daleen found herself married to a coal miner who kept her barefoot and pregnant. By age twenty-one she had four children. Sister of Silence is the amazing story of her personal journey: how she went from being a teen mom to an award-winning journalist determined to break the silence that shatters women and… -
The Roth Show: Asking the Questions-In Graham, Texas Missing Mother Candice Shields Case
24 Jan 2012 | 11:21 pmAs he does every night, Grandpa secures both the front and back door says goodnight to everyone in the house and heads to bed. The evening of December 10, 2011, was no different. When he got up in the early morning hour of December 11th, making sure the house was secure, the backdoor was not. Immediately he checked in on all the bedroom doors. His granddaughter, 19 year-old Candice Shields was no where in sight. Nothing in the home was out of place, broken or taken. Grandpa knew something was wrong. Candice Shields, who lived in Graham, Texas is the mother of a… -
Combating Human Trafficking in South Carolina- Tuesday, January 24, 2012
23 Jan 2012 | 11:01 pmFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Megan Fowler, Director of Communication, (202) 745-1001, ext. 123Activists Join South Carolina Officials to Combat Human TraffickingColumbia, SC (January 24, 2012) – Dozens of activists descended on South Carolina’s capitol today to speak out for new state legislation against human trafficking, one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the United States. At a press conference highlighting today’s Lobby Day, State Representative Nelson Hardwick (R-106), the lead sponsor for a newly introduced anti-human trafficking bill (H. 3757),expressed his…
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Sign the Petition
25 Jan 2012 | 11:13 pmChange.org|Start an Online Petition » Sign the online petition to Encourage California legislators to give the incarcerated battered women of California the freedom and justice they have deserved for decades. While rapists can serve as little as 36 months and manslaughter charges can end in less than five years, there are nearly 60 incarcerated battered women who are serving decades past their minimal sentences for acting in self-defense. We urge California legislators to understand the issues and challenges facing victims who are domestic violence’s worst case scenarios: women that… -
Send a Support Letter
24 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pmWant to be part of history? Download a sample letter of support and lend your voice to encourage California legislators to give the women of CWAA the opportunity to receive the freedom and justice they have deserved for decades. Include your own edits/comments, add to official letterhead, and email your signed letter to info@sinbysilence.com or send it directly to Assemblywoman Ma’s office via the address stated on letter or by fax to (916) 319-2112 – Attn: Gina Frisby. Or add your signature to our online petition to send California legislators the message that you support AB593. Want to… -
Sin by Silence Bill Fact Sheet
19 Jan 2012 | 4:03 pmAB 593 (Ma) – Sin By Silence Bill Summary AB 593 seeks to clarify Penal Code 1473.5 to include the domestic violence victims that were unintentionally denied their original writ of habeas corpus due to limited expert testimony evidence. Background & Problem: In the United States, one in four women will experience domestic violence over the course of her life. In 2006 alone, California law enforcement received 176,299 domestic violence calls and Californians placed around 20,000 calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. While there are many possible avenues for a victim to… -
Watch the Sin by Silence Bill Video
18 Jan 2012 | 11:02 pmSign the Online Petition Lend your signature to our online petition to send California legislators the message that you support AB593. Send a Support Letter Download a sample letter of support and lend your voice to encourage California legislators to give incarcerated battered women the opportunity to receive the freedom and justice they have deserved for decades. Include your own edits/comments, add to official letterhead, and email your signed letter to info@sinbysilence.com or send it directly to Assemblywoman Ma’s office via the address stated on letter or by fax to (916) 319-2112… -
Get to Know a Convicted Survivor
17 Jan 2012 | 6:57 pmGet to know Glenda Crosley – a survivor who endured nearly 24 years of an abusive marraige, to now be enduring 24 of incarceration.

