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mennonite brethren celebration 2010
I bear witness to what I have seen inside the Mennonite “kingdom of peace”: Mennonites who rape their child, Mennonites who enable the rape of that child, Mennonites who turn a blind eye to her agony, and Mennonite 'men of god' who cover up the crimes, who hold the victim accountable...
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go;...
saying ‘peace, peace’, when there is no peace
Christmas Day – 2009 There can be no peace on earth without justice “For unto us a child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And his name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and...
National day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
The Mennonite church should establish a day of solemn Mennonite remembrance and action to confront, expose, root out and overcome the violent crimes committed by their own Mennonite members against their own women and girls....
Mennonite community “shocked” over rapes in Bolivia?
But, according to this article in the (Mennonite Brethren) MB Herald from Feb. 2008, the knowledge of sexual crimes against women and children in these Bolivian Mennonite colonies is not a “shock” to Mennonites in Canada. They have been aware for years that Mennonite children were being sexually abused there...
Mennonite Cover-up of Incest and Rape
reposted Press Conference – Toronto, Canada – December 16, 2008 TORONTO SUN ARTICLE TORONTO SUN VIDEO My maiden name is Anne Klassen. I was raised in a Mennonite Brethren family in Virgil, a predominantly Mennonite town in southern Ontario, just outside of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Every aspect of my life has been dominated and controlled by the...
Violence UnSilenced
“But moooom, why can’t I go?!” “Because I said so. I have my reasons, and I’ll tell you when you’re older.” “Oh what, mom, were you molested or something?” “No, I was raped.” What started as a typical argument with my mother about not being allowed to go somewhere I thought I should be...
She could hear him. She knew it was him. Who else would enter her home so late at night? Who else would disrupt her slumber in such rude ways? As a little girl woken in the dark of a peaceful night she was frightened, afraid of what was to come. She...
Moderator’s note: A young family member of mine went through something very similar to this. Experts tell me the Internet, cell phones, and smart devices have ratcheted up dating violence, abuse, and bullying among middle and high school kids to a whole new, unimaginable level. —... [[[Please forgive the partial feed,...
The summer before 7th grade, I spent every afternoon floating in Katie’s pool. Her dad was a contractor, so they would live in whatever McMansion he’d just completed until it was sold, and this one had a pretty spectacular pool. One day, as I dried off in the sun next...
A word about the VU Anniversary Video
I missed somebody and I feel terrible. I am not a videographer. I’ve got a decent Macbook with some great software that came pre-installed, but before I made last week’s anniversary video I’d never so much as blown the dust off it. It took me all day (and many frantic emails...
It’s hard to know where to start… Do I start with the earliest clear memory? Me at 6 years old with my oldest brother asking me if he can watch me go pee. He is 11 then. I remember clearly thinking it is gross and telling him no. Of course, the...
Womens Legal Resource
Actress Reese Witherspoon goes to Washington and speaks out about violence against women
Washington (CNN) – Reese Witherspoon is getting serious. Witherspoon told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Wednesday about her quest to stop violence against women around the world. She said she isn’t alone in her fight. “I think when you have strong powerful women standing up and speaking out about these issues, not to...
Family Courts Implicated in Infants’ Murders
Two Young Boys Killed by Two Divorcing Dads in Past 10 Days Points to Massive System Failure SAN RAFAEL- National and local advocacy groups are expressing outrage over what has become a disturbing national trend of divorcing Dads killing their children and themselves. 8-month-old baby Bekm was shot and killed by his...
Two And A Half Men’s Co-star Charlie Sheen held knife to wife
ASPEN, Colo. — Charlie Sheen’s wife told Aspen police the actor pinned her on a bed, put a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her after she said she wanted a divorce. An arrest warrant affidavit released Monday quotes Brooke Mueller Sheen as saying the actor told her, “You...
JOIN CJE FOR AN INFORMATIONAL PICKET URGING FAMILY COURT REFORM AT TUESDAY’S HEARING IN LOS ANGELES
JOIN CJE FOR AN INFORMATIONAL PICKET URGING FAMILY COURT REFORM AT TUESDAY’S HEARING IN LOS ANGELES This Tuesday, December 8th, the Assembly and Senate Select Committees on Improving State Government will host a joint hearing in Los Angeles to address the issues of oversight of state government agencies and departments. *Local advocates...
Movement Against Domestic Violence meets with NYS Assemblyman Zebrowski regarding DV issues
At 11:30 AM yesterday morning Maria Phelps of A Movement Against Domestic Violence met with NYS Assembyman Ken Zebrowski to discuss the issues New York has regarding domestic violence issues. Here is a recap of Maria’s meeting: I had a meeting with Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski and Chris Bresnan (Legislative Director) regarding domestic...
Important cyber safety shopping tips for the holidays
Here are five tips for staying safe online this holiday season (and the rest of the year too): 1. Shop From a Secure PC If possible, avoid using the family PC that your teens or children use to chat with their buddies and play games online. Those machines, especially if they’re a...
Domestic Violence and the Workplace
On Tuesday, March 9th Vital Voices will launch a three-day Conference on the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women. The three-day conference hosted by Vital Voices in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State and with support from CAEPV Member the Avon Foundation for Women and Avon Products Inc....
When A Boss Interferes On Behalf Of An Abuser in A Domestic Violence Situation
Let me give you a scenario:There are several domestic violence situations between an employee and his girlfriend. And one of these incidents has taken place in view of the workplace. And the alleged abuser is a high level, high profile employee. What should the boss do?(Did I mention the boss...
Delaware Governor Announces New State Employee Domestic Violence Policy
On February 12, Delaware Governor Jack A. Markell announced to state employees a new State of Delaware Domestic Violence Policy that will better assist state employees who are victims of domestic violence, delivering on a pledge the Governor made in October 2009 in Executive Order 12. “No one should go...
NFL Players Association Joins Justice Department Effort to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women
On February 4, the Justice Department announced that the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) joined its year-long campaign to commemorate the 15 year anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law.The NFLPA has "Joined the List," a group of more than 100 celebrities...
CAEPV Member JoyFul Heart Foundation Needs Your Vote in the Pepsi Refresh Project!
CAEPV Member Joyful Heart Foundation, founded by Law & Order: SVU actress, Mariska Hargitay, is participating in the Pepsi Refresh Project, hoping to win a $250,000 grant.Winning the Pepsi Refresh grant would mean that Joyful Heart would be able to continue to publish the foundation’s magazine, Reunion. With it Joyful...
Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) on January 28 to announce the Senate's passage of Resolution 373, which designates February 2010 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month."Since 2004, Congress has designated the first full week in...
Emotional Abuse and Your Faith
Lydia The Child the Pearls Laugh at!
I sit here with tears in my eyes as I read a story from Beauty For Ashes. I'm sure some of you have read of the awful death of the child named Lydia. Prosecutors say that earlier last month Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz of Paradise, Calif., beat their 7-year-old daughter...
Fashions in bigotry come and go. The right thing lasts.
I was reading some interesting comments when a poster asked a group of women WHY feminism is so scary to the church. I will be honest the thought had crossed my mind a couple of times myself. The topic when raised can be very heated, and before you know it...
How DARE you approach to Domestic Violence in the church!
There was a discussion on Mark Driscoll recently, and they posted his message to abusive men. I remember the first time I heard it, and I had just dealt with a family going through a very hard time. He said some things that I wanted to say, and I felt...
Have you ever noticed the 'restricted areas' within the christian faith? In the Harry Potter books his school library had what they called the 'restricted area'. It was the section where the bad magic was referenced in the books, and other unsavory parts of that world were held that you...
Botkin Sisters - Feminists or Helpmeets
I was over at Truewomanhood, and ran across a thread that discussed the Botkin Sisters discussion on Feminists or Helpmeets. It came to my attention once again that when we place generalizations out there you pretty much miss the boat on your point overall. The announcer started by talking about...
Pastor Charged with Domestic Violence
The pastor of a Community of Faith Church in a Houston-area church as been accused of domestic violence. James Wallace Dixon, 47, is charged with assault on a family member, a misdemeanor. His bail was set at $50,000, and he as been released. According to the Houston Con newspaper article: Officials said the...
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Medical Crew Suspected Domestic Violence in Woods Crash
The ambulance crew that responded after Tiger Woods crashed his S.U.V. would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they thought it was a case of domestic violence....
Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo appointed an independent counsel, Judith S. Kaye, to take over his office’s investigations of Gov. David A. Paterson....
Gov. David Paterson’s political troubles have shed light on problems with the State Police. The Legislature must remake the force....
The Paterson Scandal and Domestic Violence
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Gov. David Paterson has failed to account for his actions. If he can show that he did no wrong, he must do so immediately. If not, he should resign....
Paterson Is Said to Have Ordered Calls in Abuse Case
The accounts of Gov. David A. Paterson’s actions provide the first evidence that he helped direct an effort to influence a woman who was making abuse charges against his aide....
Recovering from Abuse
One of the hardest things for me is seeing other people living as victims and allowing harsh treatment. It hurts to see them in pain, living in constant fear, and to know how bad they feel about themselves. I wish I could take them by the hand and help them...
I was editing some of my pages today, reading old articles. It was like reading someone else’s story. The events of my past register as part of my experience, but the pain of those times is gone. It’s not hidden, buried or denied. Its just not there anymore. This is...
Developing a genuine love for ourselves is a great challenge for most people, even more for abuse survivors. It’s also the key to healing. The first step is willingness and the decision to learn to love yourself. That opens the door and begins the process.Since actions speak louder than words...
When I was growing up I was taught that I should think of everyone else’s needs before my own. In fact, it was considered selfish to think of my own needs at all. A “good person” always sacrifices what they want for others. Right? Wrong!I took that attitude into my...
Anyone who’s made the choice to forgive an abuser has probably experienced other people trying to impose their emotions on them. It may seem innocent to hear someone say, “What he did was wrong and you have every right to hate him.” I’ve heard several comments like that. Trust me,...
One of the side effects of being in an abusive relationship is the deep-set belief that you are not capable of managing things on your own. In fact, it’s one of the first ways that an abuser gains control of his or her victim. They create the illusion of dependency...
Domestic Violence: News & Videos about Domestic Violence - CNN.com
No. 5's bright future, cut short by family violence
At school, Rajaan Bennett was the senior with the shiny future -- the honors student and star running back who led his Georgia high school team to its first undefeated season....
Chris Brown: 32 Days of Hard Labor and Counting
A judge is pleased with the singer's progress at a routine hearing for his probation...
Fins DT McDaniel arrested on domestic battery charge
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Officials say Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Tony McDaniel is out of jail after being arrested and accused of domestic violence....
Report: Gary Coleman arrested for domestic violence
It's been a rocky new year for Gary Coleman....
Report: Gary Coleman Arrested for Domestic Assault
The Diff'rent Strokes star has reportedly been detained by Utah police...
From sex abuse victim to legal advocate
Armed with a law degree, an SUV that serves as a mobile office and her own harrowing personal history, 58-year-old trucker-turned-lawyer Wynona Ward navigates the back roads of rural Vermont....
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To begin with, I decided I’m not going to close down my WordPress.com blog. I’m still going to...
Police say calls for domestic disturbances are fraught with danger
Police officers often work alone. They pull over speeders, follow up on missing persons’ repor...
Who let the pigs out? oink, oink
Couldn’t resist. Maryland “legislators” are being called pigs and for good reason....
UK Prime Minister joins families of murder victims to launch online campaign tackling knife crime (U...
Stone Cold by Charley Oweson ISBN: 978-1-907623-03-5 Genre: Thriller/Suspense/Contemporary/Crime/Rom...
Rates of domestic violence increase during tough economic times.
An unfortunate side effect of an economic downturn is often an upswing in rates of domestic violence...
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