http://www.whatsgoodaboutanger.com/domestic.asp

\\National Domestic Violence Hotline/Linea Nacional Sobre La Violencia Domestica: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY For The Deaf/TTY para los Sordos: 1-800-787-3224


Safety Alert for Battered Women: Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear information viewed on the Internet from your computer. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, call your local hotline, and/or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

If you are in danger call 911 or:
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1- 800 799 SAFE or:

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline: 800 656 HOPE
International Resources for Domestic Violence


Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
What is Battering?
Am I abused?
Abused as a Child
Emotional and Sexual Abuse
Safety Plan
Healthy vs. abusive relationships
Husband says it's not abuse
Husband wants sex all the time
Forgive?
Husband wants second chance
Stop the Victim Syndrome!
Woman Abuse Screening Tool
Abusive Husband wants help
Are you a Contoller or an Abuser?
How do I stop abusing my wife?
Testimony from a Former Abuser
Divorce & separation
Hotlines
National Domestic Violence :
1-800-799-7233 (safe)
International DV directory
Sarah's Inn (Oak Park, Illinois) 1-708-386-4225
(24 hour hotline)
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Illinois state crisis line: 1-800-252-6561

So many things to be thankful for

So many things to be thankful for

Before I walk out the door

Many, Many times I wondered how

Life could be so depressing



Then a child is born

And makes everything so clear

For it is for her I have sworn

To turn life around and have no more fear



So many things to be thankful for

Before I walk out the door

But this day

I will be thankful for her more

(c) Stephanie M. Bass




The Luminous Glow

The luminous glow
Of the beautiful sun
Over the water below
Now it has begun

The water is so reflective
Like a mirror
from your perspective
Only sometimes being clearer

The sun is so bright
So big on the horizon
Taking all the fright
And throwing it out one by one

The luminous glow
Of the beautiful sun
Over the water below
Oh, how it can never be outdone

(c) Stephanie M. Bass

Summer Shipp

We are quickly approaching December 8, which will be 2 years since that fateful day my Mother, Summer Shipp, vanished without a trace. I thank you for all your kindness, support, and prayers during this difficult time.

In honor of Summer Shipp, "Friends of Summer" (501(c)3 pending) will be joining forces with The "Achieve Foundation" (501(c)3) in order to raise awareness of Women's Self Protection Measures.

The "Achieve Foundation" (www.achievefoundation.com) will be conducting FREE self-defense training classes for women on Saturday & Sunday, December 9&10 from 8:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m at Screenland Theatre, 17th and Washington, KC, MO.

If you would like to attend, please be at Screenland Theatre between 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. on either day. The workshop will consist of 3-4 teams of trainers, each of which will be teaching a different technique of self-defense. You may stay and learn one technique or you may stay and learn as many different techniques as you wish. (You do not need to stay the entire duration)

Please help spread the word and invite your friends and family to attend! Or consider sending the office personnel. All are welcome!

Or if you would like to just drop by to show your support, please feel free to do so !! We would love to see you even if you do not wish to attend the workshop.

A flyer detailing the workshop will be sent soon.

Too often, women become the victims of violence because they have not been taught how to defend themselves. Many times, a small amount of training is all that is necessary to prevent some of the tragedies that befall women in vulnerable situations. Whether the danger comes from men or from women meaning harm to hapless victims, knowledge of self-defense can make an immediate difference and change the outcome of otherwise tragic circumstances.

If just one woman can benefit from the kind of knowledge and self-defense skills that can be acquired from proper training, this workshop will be worth it.

We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please visit www.achievefoundation.com or www.friendsofsummer.com or call 816-623-3746.
--
Always hopeful,
Brandy Shipp

Please visit the website:

http://www.friendsofsummer.com/

http://fightforjustice.blogspot.com/

Holly's Fight for Justice

Welcome to Holly's Fight For Justice which will provide information relating to crime victims. This will come from personal experience with Canada's Justice System, reforms, and include resources of information for crime victims in Canada, United States also Internationally. MY STORY OF SURVIVING RAPE, AND ADVOCATING FOR CRIME VICTIMS! Please REFRESH THE PAGE!

http://www.efn.org/~scan/home.html

'Our children are our future, but their well-being IN OUR SOCIETY continues to decline.

The health and safety of our children is EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY.

PLEASE help ensure healthy, safe children in our community by taking action as an individual, group, or business.'
(c) 1991 by Paul McLaughlin - child abuse speech
at North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of this web site, which began after Paul McLaughlin got his first computer in 1994, is to show what one handicapped survivor has done in the community for the prevention and awareness of child abuse. Paul's goal is not to be a victim, not to abuse self, and not to abuse the community by negative revenge, but to speak out about child abuse and also to work in the communities to heal himself and to educate people about the ‘before/during/after' effects of abuse.


Tell your story and also work to save our children in your community. Child abuse or any abuse will continue as long we don't talk about it and don't work to 'help stop child abuse.'