YOU ARE INVITED FREE 3D Cycle of Violence Exhibit October 3rd - 14th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 619 New York Ranch Rd. Open to the public |
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FREE 3-D Cycle of Violence Exhibit
Operation Care presents a FREE 3-D exhibit for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The exhibit will take viewers on a virtual walk through the stages of the Cycle of Violence: Tension, honeymoon, and violence. The exhibit will be open to the public October 3rd-October 14th and will be displayed at Operation Care's office, 619 New York Ranch Road in Jackson from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please take a few minutes to stop by and tour the exhibit and offices, and say hello to our staff!
Please note that this exhibit may contain sensitive material and explicit language therefore it is not suitable for children.
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They're Back!
The purple people are back! For the past few years, life-sized purple silhouettes of women, children, men, and even a dog, have been placed at various locations throughout Amador County. This year, Kam Merzlak of Merzlak Signs cut out 150 of the life-size Purple People to represent victims of domestic violence. The silhouettes each have a different, real life story or situation. Some contain data about domestic violence. Operation Care staff and volunteers have prepared the county-wide display, featuring statistics and stories contributed by advocates, clients, and survivors of domestic violence. This display was developed to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence in our community.
Domestic Violence is a crime that frequently goes unreported for so many reasons. Women who are victims are often made to believe that it is their fault, which makes them feel guilty and embarrassed to report the crime. There are a lot of reasons a victim will stay with an abuser, such as financial security, threats to hurt the children or pets, or for medical insurance. But there is help. Operation Care has a safe house for women and their children, and male victims are provided other safe shelter.
When asked about making a choice to leave a violent environment, Tammie Crabtree, interim Executive Director of Operation Care said, "If you know you are going to leave a violent partner, it is best to have a plan of where you will go and what you will take with you. It is more likely that you'll end up going back into the abusive situation if you don't have a plan. It happens often. Someone will stay with us for a couple days, and then become scared because they have no money, no clothes, no important papers like birth certificates or social security cards, and they go back to their abuser, only to return again."
"It is important to note that we are non-judgmental," added Crabtree. "If you decide to go back, we will respect your choice, and our door is open for you to return as often as needed."
Operation Care has a 24-hour crisis line (209-223-2600) and all calls are strictly confidential. Peer counselors are always available to help with safe shelter, a safety plan, a temporary restraining order, or just to listen.
PURPLE RIBBON
Domestic violence is the use or threat of using physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse with the intent of controlling someone by instilling fear and using intimidation. In order to bring awareness to this often silent crime, we are asking people to wear a purple ribbon or tie a purple ribbon to their car antenna. Baskets containing the purple ribbons are placed at many local merchants and business offices. The purple ribbon is a unifying symbol of courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending domestic violence.
SPONSORS NEEDED
You can sponsor a Purple Person by making a $20 donation to Operation Care. Just make a note that your contribution is for the Purple People. Your name will be recognized in the next newsletter unless otherwise noted. Call 223-2897 for more details, or mail your sponsorship to 619 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642.
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Where to go for Help
If you or someone you know needs help, dial 911 or call the 24-hour crisis line at 209-223-2600 or (800) 675-3392. Operation Care provides safe shelter for women, men, and children, as well as counseling, support services, crisis intervention, education, and referrals. For more information, to make a contribution, to volunteer your services, or to obtain purple ribbons for your group, office, or organization, please call 209-223-2897. A domestic violence support group is held every Tuesday at 10:00 and drop-in's are encouraged. Contact Denise at 223-2897 for details.
Related web sites: Operation Care: http://www.operationcare.orgCalifornia Partnership to End Domestic Violence: http://www.cpedv.orgDomestic Violence Awareness Month Home Page: http://dvam.vawnet.org/
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