Mary Kay Inc. recently announced results from the survey of domestic violence shelters across the country. The findings reveal an alarming trend: three out of four domestic violence shelters report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse since September 2008, a major turning point in the U.S. economy. The survey data directly connects a [...]
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“Mary Kay’s Truth About Abuse” Survey
June 3, 2009Deadly domestic violence
May 28, 2009Commentary: Domestic violence more deadly than flu
By CASEY GWINN
Source: Emery County Progress
This week I have been reflecting on those that would choose to ignore the importance of dealing with domestic violence in America. After more than 30 years of the modern domestic violence movement, we still struggle for funding, we face budget cuts and reductions [...]
VAWnet Resources: Stimulus Funds
May 6, 2009The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence announces the release of a
Special Collection on Stimulus Funds: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
“This Special Collection organizes information to assist practitioners and policymakers identify, influence and access Recovery Act resources that might be helpful in their work with survivors of domestic and sexual violence. We’ve included what [...]
SARA, Inc.
May 1, 2009SARA, INC.
Sexual Assault Response Advocates (S.A.R.A., Inc.) – Located in Fort Morgan, Colorado
Telephone 970.867.2121
As a part of their Child Advocacy Program, S.A.R.A. offers several presentations and programs suitable for young people and their educators. They present these programs in schools free of charge. Programs are intended to provide information to help students make good decisions [...]
A blog with resources on Christianity and Domestic Violence
February 2, 2009http://www.womansubmit.blogspot.com/
This blog is written by Kathryn Joyce, the author of the book Woman Submit! Christians and Domestic Violence.
Biblical Battered Wife Syndrome
February 2, 2009Biblical Battered Wife Syndrome: Christian Women and Domestic Violence
By Kathryn Joyce, Religion Dispatches
Posted on February 2, 2009, Printed on February 2, 2009
http://www.alternet.org/story/124174/
What is a good enough reason for divorce? Well, according to Rick Warren’s Saddleback church, divorce is only permitted in cases of adultery or abandonment — as these are the only cases permitted in [...]
