New Awareness Public Service Announcement: Prevent and Fight Teen Dating Violence in Georgia The Georgia Legal Services Program and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys hopes you will check out their new PSA on Teen Dating Violence . February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – teen violence against your daughter (or son) by a “date” is not acceptable – ever. Any form of teen violence should not be tolerated – just like Domestic Violence – it is wrong. Your children should...Read Full Story

POTUS Declares October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By essenceonline on | From essence.com

This month, President Barack Obama asks all Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support efforts to assist those affected by the crime. Obama signed a proclamation today marking October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He observed that one in four women and one in 13 men will experience domestic violence. The crime is still heavily under-reported, so the true figures are likely much higher. "My Administration is working not only to curb domestic violence, but to...Read Full Story

Domestic Violence Awareness - Be the Advocate

By MilitaryAvenue on | From militaryblog.militaryavenue.com

If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, find out more about available support and resources. To speak with a Department of Defense Victim Advocate, contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). This is not a cheery, happy-go-lucky subject. I much prefer those topics of conversation but there are times we need to step out of our comfort zone and be there for those we love, help those who need help and take...Read Full Story

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Ms_Sugar on | From sweettalkentertainmentblog.blogspot.com

Domestic violence is a serious issue affecting a vast majority of people...celebrities included. Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month , and thousands of woman have lost their lives as a result of it, thousands more have died as a result of being abused by someone they loved. I could be wrong in assuming that it may be a lot easier for a celeb [or anyone else for that matter] to admit that they are suffering from breast cancer as opposed to admitting that they're suffering from...Read Full Story

October 2010 is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By ckhoffmanf on | From beautymadefresh.net

One in four American women suffer from domestic violence in their lifetimes. President Barack Obama has declared October 2010 National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Recognize the signs of domestic violence, and find out how to get help for yourself or someone you know. Domestic abuse occurs in relationships where one partner uses tactics of intimidation, manipulation, and violence to control the other partner. Domestic violence isn't limited by social class, religious belief, cultural...Read Full Story

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A community portal about Domestic violence with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Domestic violence occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate or harm the other. The term "intimate partner violence" is often used synonymously, other terms have included "wife beating", "wife battering", "Man Beating", "husband battering", "relationship violence", "domestic abuse", "spousal abuse", and "family violence" with some legal jurisdictions having specific definitions.

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Clothesline aims to raise domestic violence awareness

SALT LAKE CITY — From a distance they appear to only be ragged T-shirts on a clothesline. But when up close, it's clear the shirts carry powerful messages. In the rotunda of the state Capitol on Monday, advocates for stopping domestic violence ...

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Clothesline aims to raise domestic violence awareness

From a distance they appear to only be ragged T-shirts on a clothesline.

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Domestic violence awareness

Federal and state lawmakers will be in Rochester Friday morning to bring awareness to domestic violence. They will join local leaders for a meeting starting at 8 a.m. at the College at Brockport. Last year there were at least 10 homicides ...

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Mirkarimi-inspired domestic violence awareness billboard on its way

San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi might spot some familiar comments if he drives through the intersection of 10th and Harrison streets next week. The fundraising effort to put up a domestic violence awareness billboard reached its $4,000 goal ...

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Governor Proclaims February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention...

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Contact: Adrienne Bennett (207) 287-2531 AUGUSTA - Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday proclaimed the month of February to be Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Members of the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence, Family Violence Project and other violence awareness advocates joined the Governor as he signed the proclamation Tuesday morning. "I sign this proclamation today...

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Really, Angry Brides? Is this domestic violence "awareness"?

In the new Facebook game Angry Brides, players choose from an arsenal of weapons - a red stiletto, for example - and heave it at the head of a prospective groom. Every clout to the head or groin brings down the dowry price hes seeking from his future bride, and tallies it in the players bank

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Domestic violence awareness advocate hosts book party Friday in Burbank

A Calumet City woman who has written a book aimed at preventing domestic violence will host a combination publishing party and memorial service at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at Crystal Light Banquets, 8400 S. Cicero Ave. in Burbank. Latoria Brown’s book, “Fed Up or Cover Up,” comes three years after her cousin Latonya McClain and her husband Gregory were found dead in what police...

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Cool Kid raises domestic violence awareness

My mom sometimes couldn't give me gifts for Christmas. I know that every kid on Christmas ... Oston Jemba Madengue has really been a Cool Kid since elementary school. But it doesn't stop here. He says he wants to continue his work long after his high ...

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month Recognized

Today, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month was commemorated at the state capitol. Attorney General Steve Bullock was on hand to stress Montana's commitment to keeping kids safe. The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual ...

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Teacher honored for fostering domestic violence awareness program

GAYLORD — One in four women in the United States are victims of domestic violence at some point in their life, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in five female high school students reports being ...

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