Vice President Biden and Attorney General Holder Announce Grants to Help Reduce Domestic Violence Homicides

May 232013
 

12 Cities and Counties Receive Grants as Part of New Evidence-Based Prevention Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Eric Holder today announced grants to twelve programs across the country to target the urgent need to reduce domestic violence homicides.  On average, three women a day die as a result of domestic violence.   Research shows that women whose partner threatens them with a gun or other weapon are 20 times more likely to subsequently be murdered than other abused women.  Moreover, children, coworkers, neighbors and police officers are also killed as a result of domestic violence. From 2009 to 2012, 40 percent of mass shootings—those with four or more victims killed—started with the shooter targeting their girlfriend, wife or ex-wife.

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/dv_homicide_reduction_and_guns_fact_sheet.pdf

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/dv_homicide_reduction_fact_sheet.pdf

Spartanburg Day School 5K Run A Success!

May 132013
 

THANK YOU Spartanburg Day School ASTRA Service Club for your support, dedication, and hard work in making the 2nd annual SDS 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run such a success by raising over $12,000 benefitting SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition.

Spartanburg Day School ASTRA Service Club:

ASTRA is a female community service program – the youth extension of Altrusa International. The goals of ASTRA at Spartanburg Day School are as follows:

  • to use one’s time and talent to enrich the lives of others and to make the community a better place to live
  • to work with local civic and volunteer groups on service projects of lasting benefit such as the Big Brother/Big Sister Program, Special Olympics and Adopt-a-Highway
  • to raise money for worthy causes such as Katrina relief and cancer research
  • to interact with local business, professional and civic leaders who have made service a component of their lives
  • to form lasting friendships and to share ideals, goals and aspirations with others in one’s peer group
  • to develop leadership potential by assuming positions of responsibility

Food Network will be @ Barnet Park during Rock the Denim

Apr 182013
 

The Food Network will be filming a new televsion show called Food Court Wars  and will be at Barnet Park on Saturday, April 20th. One of their competitors will be preparing empanadas and allowing concert attendees to taste test and give their feedback.

So whether you like the Food Network, empanadas, live music, or want to support sexual assault…you should come out this Saturday!!

Remember Rock the Denim will be going on from 3-11pm featuring local live bands, food, drinks, a kids area and of course the Food Network.

Denim Day – Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Apr 172013
 

Denim Day: April 24, 2103

What is Denim Day?

In 1999 an Italian Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a 45 year old driving instructor for the rape of his 18 year old student. The reason cited was the girl’s clothing. It was determined that because she wore blue jeans the instructor could not have removed them without assistance, therefore she must have consented. People everywhere were outraged and within hours prominent women within the legal community were walking the courthouse in blue jeans to protest the decision. Since that time Denim Day in LA and the USA was born. Peace Over Violence, the agency behind Denim Day, centers this campaign around the fact that a woman’s choice of clothing is no excuse for rape.

How do you participate?

Wear blue jeans on April 24th, 2013 to make a statement. As an individual you can talk about Denim Day with your friends and family. As a business or workplace you can wear blue jeans and make a small donation to the Rock the Denim Campaign to benefit the non-profits in this community that are working with victims of sexual assault every day.

If you or your business would like to pledge your commitment to the campaign, REGISTER HERE. We will send you flyers that you can display in your workplace to let your customers and employees know that you are wearing jeans to take a stand against sexual violence.

Proceeds to benefits SAFE Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition, Hope Center for Children & Children’s Advocacy Center of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union.

Rock the Denim…Sexual Assault Awareness Event

Apr 172013
 


Rock the Denim is a live concert event to raise awareness of Sexual Violence and support local agencies who work with victims of Sexual Assault.

SAFE Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition, Children’s Advocacy Center, and Hope Center for Children are working together on the Rock the Denim Campaign. This Awareness/Fundraising Event will coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day USA.

On April 20th, 2013, we are presenting the Rock the Denim Concert Event in Barnet Park. This will be an evening of live music, children’s activities and denim displays from the community. The live musical acts will be JJ Dae, One Love, The Wheresville Project, Sound Medicine, The Consumers and Greenfield Excursion.  We will also have children’s activities from 3:00pm – 7:00pm as well as food and drink vendors inside the park. We plan for this to be a time to celebrate our community and come together to take a stand against sexual violence.

Tom Crabtree with WSPA will be opening up our Rock the Denim event @ 3:00pm!!

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Like the Rock the Denim Facebook page for more details and updates!
To read more about Denim Day and the spirit behind the Rock the Denim Campaign visit http://denimdayusa.org/about/history/
We are collecting old blue jeans to be used for Clothesline Art Projects to coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 2013. This project aligns with National Denim Day (April 24th, 2013).

Why Denim?

In the 90s a teenage girl in Italy was raped by her driving instructor. The man was convicted, but his case went to the Supreme Court of Appeals in Rome. The court overturned the conviction, arguing that because the girl wore very tight jeans she must have had to help remove them, thereby giving consent to have sex.

The case made international headlines; the young woman’s jeans became a symbol of awareness that what someone wears is never an excuse for sexual assault.

To read more about Denim Day and the spirit behind the Rock the Denim Campaign visit http://denimdayusa.org/about/history/     (Information from denimdayusa.org)

You can bring your Denim Donations to SAFE Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition at 236 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC, or any other listed agencies.

If you are interested in collecting denim for this project please contact Danielle Spakes at danielle.spakes@shrcc.org or (864)583-9803.

Denim Collection

Rock the Denim Tickets Available @ SHRCC

Apr 172013
 

TICKETS FOR THE Rock the Denim CONCERT EVENT ARE HERE!!! COME BY SHRCC Spartanburg TODAY AND PURCHASE YOURS FOR THE LOW PRICE OF $5.

SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW ~ SATURDAY, APRIL 20th AT BARNET PARK ~ Live musical acts include: JJ Dae, One Love, The Wheresville Project, Sound Medicine, The Consumers and Greenfield Excursion. There will be a Children’s Corner as well as food and drink vendors.

EVENT PAGE:https://www.facebook.com/events/141568429344415/(SHARE AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS)

Come celebrate our community with us, as we come together to take a stand against sexual violence.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 122013
 

About the 2013 campaign

The 2013 National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign focuses on healthy sexuality and its connection to child sexual abuse prevention.

This April, join the conversation. Start talking about healthy childhood development to prevent child sexual abuse.

The upcoming SAAM campaign provides tools and information on healthy childhood sexual development that adults can use. By learning about the characteristics of healthy sexuality, adults can better identify risks, support healthy boundaries and challenge negative messages. These tools support parents, community members and organizations as they work to prevent child sexual abuse.

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2nd Annual Spartanburg Day SChool 5K Run Benefiting SHRCC

Apr 122013
 

Date

Start: Saturday, April 13, 2013 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Roger Milliken Center
920 Milliken Rd. Spartanburg, SC

Fees

$20 before 4/7/2013, $25 after. 1 Mile Fun Run (ages 10 and under only) $ 10/$15 late entry

Registration Closing Date

Friday, April 12, 2013 @ 12:00 PM PST

Brief Description

T-shirt included in entry fee. In addition to the 5K and 1mi runs, we will also have activities and music for the whole family! Come on out, have fun, and support a wonderful cause.

Inclement weather

*Inclement weather date will be Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 9am at Roger Milliken Center.

Additional Information

Prizes will be awarded for winners in different age/gender groups. Follow us on Facebook (sds5k) and Twitter (SDSASTRA5K) for updates!

Register online @ www.active.com and search “SDS” or call (864) 582-7539 xt:1964 for questions.

VAWA Passes!!

Feb 282013
 

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 28, 2013

 

Statement from the President on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act

I was pleased to see the House of Representatives come together and vote to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act.  Over more than two decades, this law has saved countless lives and transformed the way we treat victims of abuse. Today’s vote will go even further by continuing to reduce domestic violence, improving how we treat victims of rape, and extending protections to Native American women and members of the LGBT community.  The bill also reauthorizes the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, providing critical support for both international and domestic victims of trafficking and helping ensure traffickers are brought to justice.  I want to thank leaders from both parties – especially Leader Pelosi, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Leahy – for everything they’ve done to make this happen.  Renewing this bill is an important step towards making sure no one in America is forced to live in fear, and I look forward to signing it into law as soon as it hits my desk.

 

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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Vice President

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 28, 2013

 

Statement by Vice President Biden on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act

 

Today Congress put politics aside and voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Eighteen years ago, I envisioned a world where women could live free from violence and abuse.  Since VAWA first passed in 1994, we have seen a 64% reduction in domestic violence.  I am pleased that this progress will continue, with new tools for cops and prosecutors to hold abusers and rapists accountable, and more support for all victims of these crimes.

 

The urgent need for this bill cannot be more obvious.  Consider just one fact—that 40% of all mass shootings started with the murderer targeting their girlfriend, or their wife, or their ex-wife. Among many other important provisions, the new VAWA will increase the use of proven models of reducing domestic violence homicides.

 

This morning I met with several parents whose beautiful young daughters were killed by abusive boyfriends. Nothing puts this legislation in to perspective more than their stories. This issue should be beyond politics—and I want to thank the leaders from both parties—Patrick Leahy, Mike Crapo, Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Gwen Moore—and the bipartisan majorities in both the House and the Senate who have made that clear once again.

 

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