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Make Thanksgiving Festive; Order Flowers, Today!
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Gorgeous flowers are the ideal gift. Order from Touched by Flowers and 50% of the profits benefit the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence!Thank you!
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
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The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign is international, starting November 25 -- the International Day Against Violence Against Women and ending December 10 -- International Human Rights Day -- in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights and to emphasize that such violence is violation of human rights
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This year's "It's Time to Talk" Day will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Liz Claiborne Inc. and its partners have been joining forces for It's Time to Talk Day annually as a way to encourage greater public dialogue about domestic violence.
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Pledge to Prevent Violence
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Pledge to prevent violence! Show your support for a safe and healthy world by creating a custom badge for your Facebook page. You badge, which you can post to your Facebook profile page, will link to the VetoViolence Facebook fan page and encourage others to take the pledge to help prevent violence. Together we can make a difference!
Add the VetoViolence Pledge widget to your website.
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The National Center Established Collection at the University of Houston Carey C. Shuart Women's Archive and Research Collection; Part of Commitment to Preserve History
The National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence recently established a new Collection at the Carey C. Shuart Women's Archive and Research Collection of the University of Houston. The Patricia R. Cole and Nancy J. Flanakin National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence Records preserves historical documents and materials related to the work of the National Center.
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According to the National Center's Executive Director, Debby Tucker, "This is part of an ongoing effort for the National Center. For our 10th Anniversary in October 2008, we donated hundreds books from our library to The University of Texas at Austin. This donation was made in cooperation with the Schools of Social Work and Law." Fran Danis, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Texas Arlington, a long time friend of of the National Center, facilitated the contribution process. She approached retired Dean Barbara White and Noël Busch-Armendariz, Associate Professor, The University of Texas School of Social Work and Director, Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault who agreed to house the entire collection and make it accessible to students, professors and the public."When we donated the library, we named it in honor of the two late, great women from our staff whose vision and dedication resulted in its development, Patricia R. Cole and Nancy J. Flanakin," Debby explained. "Pat advocated for the resources to create and support a library and Nancy created and managed it. It was Nancy's vision that the library assist professionals and volunteers involved in ending violence against women from any perspective and background. Because of her commitment, the library has helped social workers, attorneys, counselors, law enforcement personnel, activists, prosecutors, medical professionals, judges, probation officers, prevention specialists, therapists, administrators of grant programs at the local, state and national levels as well as legislators, members of Congress and other policy makers."
Toby Myers, Houston, Vice-Chair of the National Center's Board of Directors, donated books and papers assembled from her more than 30 years of working in the battered women's movement to the NCDSV library. Likewise, Sarah M. Buel, then Professor at The University of Texas School of Law, and NCDSV Board Member Emerita, and now Clinical Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and Director, Diane Halle Center for Family Justice at Arizona State University, contributed much from her extensive personal collection.
This new archival Collection joins the previously established, Tucker and Myers Texas Council on Family Violence Records 1974-2001 at the University of Houston Carey C. Shuart Women's Archive and Research Collection, which preserves items historical in nature and those related to the development of laws, services and prevention activities in Texas.
Approximately 50 boxes of material remain to be reviewed to determine if the contents are of historical value and should be added to the National Center's Records. We hope to conclude this final step in early 2012.
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Check out New and Soon-to-be-Released Films, Videos and Documentaries
Crime After Crime -- "This riveting and devastating documentary follows the sustained efforts of two land-use attorneys who decide to take on the case of a woman incarcerated for years due to her role in the death of an abusive boyfriend. It relates a great miscarriage of justice -- but also one of heroic legal perseverance, with a surprisingly colorful case of characters." -- New York Magazine Critics' Pick
Miss Representation -- This 2011 film explores how the media's misrepresentation of women has lead to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. It includes an interview with Jackson Katz.
Monsters in the Closet -- Verizon and the the National Domestic Violence Hotline launched this short animated video that depicts a devastating view of domestic violence from a child's perspective.
Private Violence -- This soon-to-be-released documentary, by our good friend Kit Gruelle, tackles the myths and misconceptions about domestic violence.
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More Than One-Third of Americans Have Never Discussed Domestic Violence
Even though domestic violence affects one in four women in their lifetime, more than one-third of Americans have never discussed the issue with a friend or family member. Three out of five believe that it is a difficult issue to discuss.
The Allstate Foundation and the YWCA are joining efforts to break the silence and raise awareness about domestic violence by launching a new campaign designed to spur conversation and make it easier to talk about the issue. Based on The Allstate Foundation's long-term commitment to helping empower women economically to end domestic violence, the campaign encourages individuals to spread the story of the Purple Purse - the Foundation's new national symbol for domestic violence.
"What many people don't realize is that abuse can be financial in nature such as withholding banking information or controlling a partner's money or misusing her financial identity and ruining a person's credit. This occurs just as frequently as physical abuse," said Michele Mayes, Allstate executive vice president & general counsel. "We are rallying people behind the Purple Purse because it stands for economic empowerment and represents the center of a woman's financial domain. It's also meant to convey the message that it's okay to talk about it - in fact please do."
To spread the message about the power of the Purple Purse, The Allstate Foundation launched www.PurplePurse.com. The website appears to be an online shopping magazine, but after scrolling down the page, the user will find a variety of information and resources specific to the issue of domestic violence and financial empowerment. The website serves as a tool to raise awareness and provides a safe and informative place for women to educate themselves. PurplePurse.com also provides a place for women to start a discussion about domestic violence.
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Heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and bountiful Thanksgiving,
 
Debby Tucker Christina Walsh National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence |
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