Teacher Sentenced In Boyfriend's Shooting Oct 10, 2008
But prosecutors said the plea and sentencing was appropriate given the domestic violence allegations. Copyright 2008 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
Domestic violence victims remembered Oct 10, 2008
He told the Cass County Candlelight Vigil Honoring Victims of Domestic Violence last week on Thursday evening in Dowagiac's Beckwith Park that when his wife returned with her sister, "I couldn't recognize her" with her face "swollen six times normal," Davis said ... "My wife and I talked about it when we went to bed," Davis said, "but we didn't really focus on domestic violence because, quite frankly, we liked our brother-in-law a lot. We'd known him for about 15 years. He was the nicest guy to... (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Edwardsburg man sent to prison for making meth Oct 10, 2008
Clifford McKnight, 45, of 19521 Mt. Zion St., Cassopolis, got 150 days and got two years of probation for third-offense domestic violence on July 28 on Wade Road, Cassopolis. McNight assaulted a woman he was living with and slapped her around and began to choke her. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Wagel chosen by Jelinek as staff person Oct 10, 2008
Wagel is shown in the photo at right, attending the vigil against domestic violence last week on Thursday in Dowagiac. . (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Clothesline Project sends an important message Oct 10, 2008
Every day four women die in this country from domestic violence, according to the National Organization for Women. The Clothesline Project was designed to get the message out there and curb the problem. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Douglas Police Report Oct 10, 2008
Rodolfo Bernal 6-17-78 was arrested at 2407 15th St. for Domestic Violence ... A male juvenile was arrested at 205 17th St. for Domestic Violence ... Albert LaFleur 9-17-67 was arrested at 10th St. and Florida Avenue on a warrantout of the Pima County Sheriff s Office for Probation Violation for Domestic Violence. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Years of abuse turned Odegaard into a survivor Oct 10, 2008
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and North Dakota State College of Science along with Three Rivers Crisis Center sponsored the sixth annual Take Back the Night March. More than 100 people marched to peacefully protest domestic violence and then gathered at the Stern Cultural Center on NDSCS campus to hear a disturbing yet moving story of domestic violence. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Rotten choice Oct 10, 2008
Domestic violence affects the workplace ... One in five employed adults in the United States is a victim of domestic violence ... Since October is the month dedicated to domestic violence awareness, it's a good time to look at what companies can do now and during the remainder of the year. (NJ.com -- Times)
Casa Grande Police Log 10/10/08 Oct 10, 2008
Arrests/citations/summonses: Dirk Edward Durant, 34, of the 2400 block of North Amarillo Street was arrested Wednesday at home and booked for assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct, all under the domestic violence law. Police say he slapped a woman and pushed her into a door and a wall. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Women Use Friendship to Tackle Domestic Violence Oct 10, 2008
"Women draw support from friendship on so many levels, from sharing beauty secrets and common experiences to dealing with life's ups and downs," says Shelley Simmons of The Body Shop, whose recent global survey revealed that 59 percent of women are most likely to confide in a friend if affected by domestic violence. "Social misconceptions about domestic violence may make women feel more comfortable confiding in a friend whom they can depend on for caring, nonjudgmental support." ... No one is... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hispanic national conference opens in Phoenix Oct 10, 2008
Wendy Carlos, a volunteer for Refugio De Colores, a Phoenix shelter for female victims of domestic violence, recommended that women be financially independent. "It is important to be self-sufficient and to rely on your expertise and your knowledge," she said. (AZCentral -- News)
Domestic Violence: How would you feel? Oct 10, 2008
Domestic Violence: How would you feel ... These victims live daily with the fear that someone will find out and accuse them of being a victim of domestic violence, because there is a stigma attached to family violence victims ... Perpetrators of domestic violence cannot stop their abusive behavior without intervention. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Candidates: Pension fund needs options Oct 10, 2008
She sponsored bills to promote electronics recycling, to conserve energy in state buildings and to increase protections for victims of domestic violence. Daughtridge, serving in the House's Republican minority, has been vice chairman of the Commerce Committee. (News & Observer)
Agency provides counseling to AIDS, HIV patients Oct 10, 2008
A lot of people struggle with shame and stigma, or they have some other issues where shame is being revisited, like substance abuse, child abuse or domestic violence, said Plate, 59. An upper-class person with cancer might not have those same kinds of issues. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Police Beat: Oct. 10, 2008 Oct 10, 2008
Oct. 5, 10 a.m., Pt. MacKenzie General Store: Kevin A. Bennett, 20, Anchorage, arrested for domestic violence assault IV and taken to Mat-Su Pretrial Facility without bail following an alleged verbal, then physical, altercation with his girlfriend ... Charge: domestic violence assault ... Charge: domestic violence assault. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Standoff with former police officer ends Oct 10, 2008
They say that after treatment, he will be taken to the Houston County Jail and held on charges of domestic violence, first-degree burglary and violation of a protection order. Police say Ford broke into his former mother-in-law's Ozark residence Thursday morning and assaulted his ex-wife, who had a protection order against him. (AL.com)
Verizon and i-SAFE Partner for Second Cyber Safety Week in Colorado Oct 8, 2008
org, and fosters awareness and prevention of domestic violence. In 2007, the foundation awarded more than $67. (PR Newswire)
Vote 'no' on Prop. 5 Oct 8, 2008
When you go to the polls on Nov. 4, remember that Proposition 5 would:* Give people accused of crimes ranging from auto or identity theft to domestic violence a get-out-of-jail-free card simply by attributing their behavior to an addiction. These folks would go into diversion programs with little supervision and no serious consequences if they started using drugs or continued committing crimes. (Fresno Bee)
Members of the Choctaw Nation Project S.A.F.E., Striving for an Abuse Free Environment, perform a skit about domestic violence during the 18th annual Domestic Violence Ceremony held Monday evening at the Southeastern Student Union. Oct 8, 2008
Domestic Violence Ceremony raises awareness. Members of the Choctaw Nation Project S.A.F.E., Striving for an Abuse Free Environment, perform a skit about domestic violence during the 18th annual Domestic Violence Ceremony held Monday evening at the Southeastern Student Union ... Published: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 11:01 AM CDT DURANT Victims of domestic violence were honored and remembered during the 18th annual Domestic Violence Ceremony at the Southeastern Student Union Monday evening. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Sex sells, and so does Henson Oct 8, 2008
Why don't you donate a portion of your profit to the rape crisis centres or domestic violence campaigns and go see what happens in the real world when sex, power, abuse and children collide with devastating results. Heads up, school principals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Well proposal tops city agenda items Oct 8, 2008
Also as part of the council meeting there will be an official mayoral proclamation in honor of October being National Domestic Violence Awareness month, while council members will also hear quotes for a city hall copier. Comments. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Local briefs: Tuesday, Oct. 7 Oct 8, 2008
The Family Support Center Domestic Violence Project provides domestic violence victims counseling, crisis hotline counseling, criminal justice support/advocacy, emergency legal advocacy, crime victim compensation assistance and, emergency transportation, among other services. The Family Support Center/Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault (CASA) will provide sexual assault services to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students and adult victims in Eau Claire County. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
County tour: Presenting the proclamation to Erin Tattrie of the Cochise Domestic Violence Collaboration Team are Cochise County Deputy Sheriff Randy Judd, Mayor Fenn, and Benson Police Chief Glenn Nichols. (Terri Jo Neff/photo.) Oct 8, 2008
Tour promotes awareness to domestic violence. County tour: Presenting the proclamation to Erin Tattrie of the Cochise Domestic Violence Collaboration Team are Cochise County Deputy Sheriff Randy Judd, Mayor Fenn, and Benson Police Chief Glenn Nichols ... Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 12:28 AM CDT In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a number of law enforcement and social services personnel and volunteers met at Benson City Hall Friday, Oct. 3 to discuss domestic violence.... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Briefs (Oct. 9) Oct 8, 2008
The Domestic Violence Action Committee is collecting old, used, unwanted or broken cell phones to be recycled, refurbished and donated to those victims of domestic violence for emergency use. Please drop off your cell phone at the Needham Police Department or the Needham Health Department. (Needham Tab, MA)
Framingham Police educate public about gang issues Oct 8, 2008
Social ills beget social ills, said Ferguson and Carl, and many gang members come from low-income, broken homes filled with domestic violence. Gangs often represent what a child is lacking in the home and can't find at school, they said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Oct 8, 2008
Information on EPIC's domestic violence and privacy project ... These standards effectively create a national ID with serious implications for domestic violence survivors. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
City of Fredericktown Council meeting Oct 8, 2008
He also said a candle-lighting ceremony will be held at 7PM on October 11 at the Desloge City Park Gazebo for victims of domestic violence. Kemp said The Southeast Missouri Council on Domestic Violence will receive a proclamation on October 8, 2008 at the Madison County Courthouse regarding domestic violence. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Latest arrest reports Oct 8, 2008
Charges: battery - domestic violence, assault - domestic violence ... Charge: battery - domestic violence ... Charge: battery - domestic violence. (Florida Today)
Domestic Violence Coalition readies for fundraisers (39) Oct 8, 2008
Domestic Violence Coalition readies for fundraisers ... Published: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 12:03 PM EDT The Anson County Domestic Violence Coalition is gearing up for several fundraisers and events over the next month ... October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Anson Record, NC)
Domestic Violence Roundtable to meet Oct 8, 2008
Congress has designated October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Locally, the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will meet Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. in the Wayland Public Safety Building at the intersection of routes 20 and 27 ... Residents in our towns find it hard to accept that domestic violence should be a concern in communities where the levels of educational attainment, personal income and social status are above average. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
More Oct. News Oct 8, 2008
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2008. Statement by the President on Senate Passing the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, H.R. 7081. (White House News Releases)
Letter: Fix gang problem: Deport, prosecute Oct 8, 2008
I have to say at times I feel ashamed to be Hispanic with all the trouble these "immigrants" bring into our communities: DUIs, domestic violence, child abuse and drugs. They say they come here for a better life and they march saying "si se puede" - yes we can. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
More of this story Oct 8, 2008
Proclamation of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Affirmation of appointment of Bruce Munroe to the General Employees Pension Trust, and of election of Terrie Lobb as chairman and Roderick Hudnell as vice chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
What's ahead Oct 8, 2008
As part of a lecture series, Women Safety Resource Center, 1681 Newmark Ave., in Coos Bay, presents Dynamics of Domestic Violence and the Effect of DV on Children at 6 p.m. Thursday. The featured speakers are Stephanie Jakovac and Kathryn Cummings of Child Protective Services. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Vigil to feature Ohio teacher stabbed in class Oct 8, 2008
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) - A southern Ohio vigil for domestic violence victims will include a talk by a local teacher who police say was stabbed in front of students by her estranged husband ... The vigil at the Scioto (sy-OH'-tuh) County Courthouse is being planned by the Southern Ohio Domestic Violence Shelter. (FOX19.com, OH)
Vote no on Question 1 Oct 8, 2008
Probable victims of these deep cuts would include education, health care, local aid, state colleges, infrastructure improvements, crime reduction efforts, anti domestic violence programs, homeless shelters, food banks, and many other valued programs. On the local level, this reduction in funding would be crippling. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
• Sali rebuked by Idaho rival for skipping hearings Oct 8, 2008
On Tuesday, he met with a newspaper editorial board in Nampa, spoke at a rally against domestic violence and was due to attend a town hall meeting. Another fundraiser was planned for Wednesday, according to Sali's campaign calendar. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Del Nortertapped forRHS post Oct 8, 2008
McCune-Oostra sits on multiple advisory boards, including the Northcoast Rape Crisis Team, Pelican Bay State Prison, the Department of Health's Cultural Competency Training program and Board of Directors of the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence. "Teri has been an active member in all facets of our community for a very long time," Sandler said. (Daily Triplicate)
TEMPO: Salute!: The 13th annual Forgach House Variety Show presents a Salute to our armed Forces Oct 8, 2008
The show is the Forgach House s primary fundraiser, money that will be used for the domestic violence shelter s operational expenses. As the county s largest domestic violence shelter, it s not unusual for the Forgach House to be filled to capacity, with 40 women and children seeking refuge from abusive situations at any given time ... October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, set aside by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
One dead, one injured in Highlands shooting (Updated with new photos 3:15 p.m.) Oct 8, 2008
Zucchini wrote on Oct 7, 2008 2:39 PM:" This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month... now, we are all aware! " ... Raven wrote on Oct 7, 2008 7:31 PM:" I think what people are trying to say is that all of this is culminating, all of this is very concerning to the citizens. Mental illness, drugs, what have you is becoming a bigger and bigger issue as time passes. Rich or poor neighborhoods, things are happening on our very doorsteps and not much is being done about it. I mean I live in a rather... (Longview Daily News, WA)
‘In Her Shoes’ event emphasizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct 8, 2008
In Her Shoes event emphasizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month ... The event is in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, according to Fulton-Mason Crisis Service Executive Director Martha Daly who explans that Sen ... We are asking individuals or teams coming to walk to bring a pair of gently used or new shoes to donate to a survivor of domestic violence, or for a child. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
BOLI: Do you know Oregon’s laws about employment issues? Oct 8, 2008
If an employee or an employee s relative is a victim of domestic violence, Oregon employers are required to give the employee a reasonable leave of absence in order to handle the ramifications of that violence. This could include leave for medical treatment, counseling, legal proceedings, travel and moving arrangements, or other activities related to the domestic violence. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Editorial: Weekly DUII, MIP tally was sobering (Oct. 5) Oct 8, 2008
Roscoe wrote on Oct 6, 2008 10:37 AM:" Let's fix the economy so people are employed and not bummed out. Let's discourage drinking at football games and take all the alcohol commercials off the air when football is on and just put on PSAs about being a responsible drinker. I'd love to know what the statistics are for domestic violence after game days. ". JAMISON LEE wrote on Oct 6, 2008 11:15 AM:" Unusual? Or, just contradictory to what the paper had hoped that we would buy with the hyperbole of... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Community calendar Oct 8, 2008
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An information booth is available at First Community Bank, 320 Concert St., Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Opinions : Domestic violence awareness month Oct 8, 2008
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month ... Our hope is that people in our communities will realize that domestic violence is a real problemand our fervent desire that the work to end domestic violence can help prevent another tragedy from happening in our peaceful Northwoods ... Its important that every person in the community is committed to become a piece of the puzzle to end domestic violence. (Forest Republican, WI)
A moment of silence Oct 8, 2008
The event was organized by the Western Illinois Regional Council - Victim Services, recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For help or information call WIRC Victim Services, 309/837-3941; or Tri-state Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse, 319/524-8520 or their 24-hour hotline: 800/498-5095. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
SLUGGISH ECONOMY: Charity's enemy Oct 8, 2008
Community Advocates, a non-profit that runs a variety of programs in Milwaukee, including a center for victims of domestic violence and an assistance fund for energy payments, sees demand for its services up 12% to 13. People concerned about paying heating bills this winter were lining up outside the group's doors during the summer, executive director Joseph Volk says. (USA Today)
United States Attorney's Office, District of Oregon Aggressively Pursues Crimes in Indian Country Oct 7, 2008
Habitual Offender/Domestic Violence - Umatilla Indian Reservation On Oct. 2, 2008, Paul Richard Thickstun, 46, was indicted for domestic assault by a habitual offender ... Domestic Violence - Assault With a Dangerous Weapon - Warm Springs Indian Reservation On Oct. 2, 2008, Sonny Noah Berry, 23, was indicted for assault with a dangerous weapon with the intent to do bodily harm ... Domestic Violence - Assault with a Dangerous Weapon - Umatilla Indian Reservation On Oct. 2, 2008, Joseph Higheagle... (PR Newswire)
Moving Forward: Candlelight vigil empowers survivors and honors victims of domestic abuse (18) Oct 7, 2008
Anthon has worked with clients at the agency, which educates and prevents domestic violence and sexual assault, for nine years, he said ... I feel like sometimes when you go through things it s not for you, it s for other people, said the 20-year-old, who is a former victim of domestic violence ... The event, entitled Moving Forward, was held at the DeKalb Area Women s Center and was meant to empower survivors and honor victims of domestic violence. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Driver Charged With DUI in Fatal Bus Crash Oct 7, 2008
He was a longtime truck driver, but had been unable to find a trucking job since being released from jail on a domestic violence charge six months ago, his mother said. Related. (Fox News)
Domestic Violence Network plans fund-raiser Oct 7, 2008
A local group is scrambling to set up a new non-profit organization for victims of domestic violence. The group will be called the Domestic Violence Network and consists of several volunteers: Ada Hueners, Lois Niedert, the Rev. Marilyn Spurrell, Tammy Graham, Jack Thompson and Susan Wicks ... The Domestic Violence Network is seeking to provide services in the Madison area that have historically been provided by House of Hope. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Cops: Suspect Beat Woman Who Refused Sex Oct 7, 2008
The 27-year-old is wanted for domestic violence and felonious assault. Investigators say he shot a person twice in the side and once in the hand. (WKRC.com, OH)
Police & Fire Oct 7, 2008
At about 5 a.m. Saturday, a 30-year-old man was arrested on charges of domestic violence assault in the Lemon Creek area ... At about 2 p.m. Thursday, police opened a confidential investigation into a reported of domestic violence in the Mendenhall Valley ... At about 7:15 a.m. Saturday, police responded to a domestic violence situation between a 44-year-old woman and a 52-year-old man in Douglas. (Juneau Empire)
No comments posted. Oct 7, 2008
Domestic violence awareness tour in Benson Friday. Published: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 1:29 PM CDT The Fifth Annual Countywide Domestic Violence Awareness Project Tour will stop in Benson Friday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. at Benson City Hall. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Domestic violence awareness tour in Benson Friday Oct 7, 2008
Published: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 1:29 PM CDT The Fifth Annual Countywide Domestic Violence Awareness Project Tour will stop in Benson Friday, Oct. 3 at 8 a.m. at Benson City Hall. Proclamation reading by city officials is scheduled at 8:15 a.m., followed by refreshments at 8:30 a.m. The six-stop tour proceeds to Huachuca City, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Bisbee, Douglas, concluding in Willcox at 4:15 p.m.. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Oct 7, 2008
Information on EPIC's domestic violence and privacy project ... These standards effectively create a national ID with serious implications for domestic violence survivors. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Author hopes to help those in abusive relationships Oct 7, 2008
Norma Chapman is using October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month - to promote "What Faith Can Do," her first book about her experiences that mainly center on an abusive relationship that came literally within inches of taking her life. "I'm trying to reach out to women in abusive situations and tell them to get out now - they may not be blessed enough to be where I am today," said Chapman, 54. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
City of Fredericktown Council meeting Oct 7, 2008
He also said a candle-lighting ceremony will be held at 7PM on October 11 at the Desloge City Park Gazebo for victims of domestic violence. Kemp said The Southeast Missouri Council on Domestic Violence will receive a proclamation on October 8, 2008 at the Madison County Courthouse regarding domestic violence. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
This week in the Parkland Oct 7, 2008
A candlelight vigil for all those affected by domestic violence will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Desloge Park Gazebo. Donations accepted. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Latest arrest reports Oct 7, 2008
Charge: battery - domestic violence ... Charge: battery - domestic violence ... Charges: battery - domestic violence, criminal mischief. (Florida Today)
* HK Milkshake Murderer loses appeal of conviction Oct 7, 2008
The crime, which unravelled as a heady mix of adultery, domestic violence, spying, greed and enormous wealth, gripped the Hong Kong and shocked the expatriate community. Kissel, 44, sat motionless for a few seconds after hearing the verdict. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Navy Hawaii urging domestic violence awareness Oct 7, 2008
Navy Region Hawaii today proclaimed October its Domestic Violence Awareness Month ... "If someone sees domestic violence happening anywhere, don't just let it go. Do something about it." ... Chet Adessa, family advocacy prevention and education specialist for Navy Region Hawai'i, added, "The importance is to bring it to peoples' minds. Throughout the year, we forget about it (domestic violence), but this month pulls people together and reminds us that we all need to take part in this and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Candidates still believe crime pays Oct 7, 2008
-increase penalties for domestic violence. -require those convicted of white collar crimes to repay "the costs of their misbehaviour" including the cost of the police investigation. (National Post)
What's ahead Oct 7, 2008
As part of a lecture series, Women Safety Resource Center presents Dynamics of Domestic Violence and the Effect of DV on Children at 6 p.m. Thursday. The featured speakers are Stephanie Jakovac and Kathryn Cummings of Child Protective Services. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Snohomish County To Pay Slain Teen's Parents Oct 7, 2008
The county has agreed to increase domestic violence training for deputies as part of the settlement. Copyright 2008 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
