Jenesse’s Chief Operations Officer Adrienne Lamar-Snider said that the recognition that extends to domestic violence victims and survivors must continue beyond the month of October.
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Thankfully, I have never been a victim of domestic violence, but a close family member of mine has on several occasions with different abusers.
Ugliness that all too often beggars all description. “Children grow up so fast so I appreciate when people have a good heart and make donations”, she said. That’s more women than breast cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer combined.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Oklahoma ranks 6th in the nation in the number of women murdered by men in domestic violent relationships. The Combat Center takes this month as an opportunity to teach Marines and sailors how to prevent domestic violence and about the resources available to them. “There are people and services that can help to get them away from these situations”.
Leon County Clerk Bob Inzer says domestic violence is a serious issue in the area. These heinous acts go against all we know to be humane and decent, and they insult our most fundamental ideals. And while physical injury may be the most obvious danger, the emotional and psychological consequences of domestic abuse are also severe. You can show your support for victims and survivors of domestic violence by wearing purple.
“Our staff can tell them, ‘This is what’s going to happen in the next 48 hours… your perpetrator or his attorney is going to call you”, Wick said of the hotline modeled after a program in New York. The participants in the vigil were marching in recognition of the victims of domestic violence, she said.
If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence, click this link for more information on Hope Harbour services.
Representative Kristy Pagan is demanding legislative action for those who have been abused. “Maybe they’re telling the other partner they can’t work or they’re taking the partner’s paycheck if that person does work”, she says.
If you are anxious about someone you love and want to talk to someone, call the Safeplace 24-hour helpline at 360-754-6300.
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Despite Garcetti’s infusion of funding, the city is still spending less than it used to on domestic violence programs and less than other big cities.
