feminism and health

On a shimmering sunny day in the middle of fall, children were in the middle of play in a typical Bergen County backyard. Kids frolicked around a new swing set, slide and sandbox when not exploring their creative side at an arts and crafts area. In the background, the random plinks of a xylophone added to the happy cacophony.

I had a elderly neighbor of mine in Teaneck who showed up at our front door a couple of times who had been beaten up by her mentally ill daughter   -Loretta Weinberg

 

WHITE Ribbon Day will be marked this year in Hillingdon with an information fayre in the Mall Pavillions, Uxbridge on Tuesday, November 24. The purpose of the fayre is to raise awareness of all domestic and community safety issues. International White Ribbon Day is commemorated internationally on the 25 November every year across many countries.  

'Don't suffer in silence' is the message going out to victims who have been targeted by abusive partners. On Wednesday, White Ribbon Day will be marked in the borough to highlight the different agencies who can help. The day, first launched in 1991 by a group of Canadian men, calls for people to wear a white ribbon as a pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about domestic violence against women.  

There is nothing pretty about violence against women, but the Lexington Art League is turning the experiences of domestic violence and sexual abuse into art. "Witness" is an art exhibit featuring the works of 10 artists who have collaborated with 10 women willing to transform their stories of abuse into art. "The idea was that visual art could be used as a tool to facilitate healing for survivors, build relationships between artists and survivors, and engage the community in a very powerful way to do  

The New Life Domestic Violence Center is a collaboration of the former Rose Haven Center for Domestic Violence board of directors and the New Centurions' treatment programs. The New Life board of directors met with representatives of faith-based groups Thursday morning at the Senior Activity Center to discuss what's needed to ensure the success of the reopening of the local shelter. New Life board member La Gray said they chose to meet with religious leaders because they can reach a great number of pe  

Vicky Taylor, wife of local MP Matthew Taylor, has donated her Jenny Packham wedding dress to an auction to raise funds for Cornwall's Women's Domestic Violence Support Network. The Women's Domestic Violence Support Network is part of the Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre Cornwall. In recent years the Network had been significantly reduced due to lack of funds, but thanks to a grant from the Parent Network it is now back and ready to help.

When I was approached about making a donation to the ‘glitz and glamour’ auction in aid of the Women’s Domestic Violence Support Network I wanted to help. My marriage to Matthew is a loving and kind one, but I know sadly relationships don’t always work that way. My thoughts immediately went to my wedding dress - it is special to me, and I hope it can now help the network and be just as special to someone again.   -Vicky Taylor

 

VICTIMS of domestic violence in North Devon will march through Barnstaple as part of a national awareness campaign. The march, which starts from Barnstaple's Square at 11am next Monday, will feature up to 100 local people. It has been organised by the North Devon Women's Aid group as part of National Domestic Violence week and is dubbed the noisy march.  

For women who have reported a domestic violence crime, the criminal justice system can be very intimidating. The Broome County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with the SOS Shelter now has a dedicated staffer who can assist victims with services and guide them through the legal process. April Hopkins is an SOS Shelter advocate who now has an office at the Sheriff's Department.  

Ten years ago in South Carolina the Department of Public Safety presented its findings regarding victims of domestic violence. According to a report, there were 128,897 reported victims of violence as defined for the purpose of the study. "The single most frequently occurring victim/offender relationship among domestic violence victims was boyfriend/girlfriend."  

Investigators sifted through ashes Wednesday looking for evidence after a fire destroyed a couple's Ruskin home after an apparent domestic dispute Tuesday. Both Chris Hanney, 44, and his wife, Audrey, 26, who has serious burns to her body, are still at Tampa General Hospital in critical condition. According to authorities, the husband allegedly poured accelerant on his wife and lit her on fire.