The Advocates' Voice
MAY 2011

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In This Issue
Open House with Senator Coons
Trauma Treatment and DV
Free Webinar: Women's Health
LEAP Advocacy Day
Crime Victims' Rights Week
New Survey of DV Shelters

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DCADV's Annual Advocates' Retreat


June 27th & 28th

Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware


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The Purple Ribbon Event

Thursday, October 20th

Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, Wilmington Riverfront

 

In the News

Delaware Crime: Grant helps disabled abuse victims The News Journal, April 9, 2011

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DCADV Open House with Senator Chris Coons

Carol Post & Senator Coons

Carol Post presents Senator Chris Coons with "A View Through My Window" prints made by survivors in all three Delaware counties 

DCADV staff were honored to welcome Senator Chris Coons, his staff, and 60+ friends, neighbors, and partners to our new office during our Open House on April 25th.

Click here to view photos from the event. 

A special thank you to Moore Brothers Wine Company and Wilmington Wine Company for donating wine. The event and refreshments were made possible with a generous sponsorship from 

 

Artisans' Bank

Trauma Treatment and Domestic Violence

  • How do we meet survivors where they are?
  • How do we respond to the complex range of issues survivors face?
  • How do we work together across disciplines and systems
  • How do we embody in our own work and organizations the world we want to create?

These are just a few of the challenging questions raised and addressed by Dr. Carole Warshaw and Dr. Terri Pease of the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health, at "Practical Strategies to Address Mental Health Issues in the Context of Domestic Violence - Part II" during a full day training on April 7th in Newark. Read more...

Free Women's Health Webinar

What: A free webinar during Women's Health Week: "A Survivor's Journey: Understanding the Health Impact of Abuse and Paths to Promote Wellness." Participants will learn about the health impact of abuse and the tools available for both women and health care providers to support dialogue and improve health and safety outcomes.

When: May 10, 2011; 10-11:30am Pacific, 11am-12:30pm Mountain, 12-1:30pm Central, 1-2:30pm Eastern


Who: Target Audience: Women who may have experienced abuse, DV/SA advocates and health care providers.

 

Presented by: Nancy Durborow, Domestic Violence Advocate, Anna Marjavi, Futures Without Violence, formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund; Olga Trujillo, President of Olga Trujillo Consulting

 

Register: Online http://bwjp.ilinc.com/register/cchsvtb

DCADV's 3rd Annual LEAP Advocacy Day

DCADV's 3rd Annual LEAP Advocacy Day was held on April 5th in Dover. The goal of LEAP (LEgislative Advocacy Project) is to assist DCADV in its effort to advance the safety of domestic violence victims/survivors and their children through effective legislative advocacy. The LEAP effort, often referred to as the phone/e-mail tree, engages volunteers in Delaware who support the work to end domestic violence. Read more...

Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past - Delaware Crime Victims' Rights Week

2011 Victims Tribute
Audience participation in the Universal Candle Lighting Ceremony at the Victims' Tribute. To view more photos from the CVRW events, click here.

As a member of the Delaware Victims' Rights Task Force, DCADV actively participates on the planning committee for the Annual Crime Victims' Rights Week events. This year's activities included the 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Awareness, Governor Markell's proclamation signing, the Victims' Rights Task Force Annual Awards presentation, and the 20th Annual Crime Victims' Tribute. Read more...  

New Survey of Domestic Violence Shelters

Mary Kay Identifies Continuing National Increase in Domestic Violence and its Severity, Responds With Action Plan for Prevention

 

Domestic violence shelters throughout the United States report the economy continues to significantly affect women - with domestic violence increasing for the third straight year and government cutbacks decreasing shelters' ability to help survivors. In addition to domestic violence incidents growing and funding sources diminishing, the abuse is reportedly more severe, victims are struggling to find jobs and shelters expect the situation will only get worse in light of the economy - according to the third "Mary Kay Truth About Abuse" national survey. 

 

More than 670 domestic violence shelters across the country were surveyed in March 2011. Detailed findings from the 2011 survey reveal alarming trends in light of the economy's decline since 2008, including:

 

  • 80 percent of domestic violence shelters nationwide (more than three out of four) report an increase in women seeking assistance from abuse.
  • 76 percent of domestic violence shelters (three out of four) indicate their funding has decreased the most from governmental organizations.
  • 77 percent of shelters (more than three-fourths) indicate their clients stayed longer in their relationships due to the state of the economy.


Sue Else, president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, said: "The 'Mary Kay Truth About Abuse' survey confirms for the third year in a row that the economy is affecting cases of domestic violence and the situation is becoming worse nationwide. While the economy does not create domestic violence, a downturn can exacerbate the frequency and severity of abuse. The demand for domestic violence services continues to increase significantly, yet at the same time, funding sources are down. We applaud companies like Mary Kay for stepping up and strongly urge others to do their part to help end domestic violence." Read more...