Representative Trey Gowdy spoke before the House on behalf of the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) that is has been a hotly debated issue in Congress. Please click on the attached website and then click on Videos on the right side of the page to see his impassioned plea for help. We are so proud of him…for keeping his promise to help…for believing in the need for VAWA… and for having the courage to speak out in favor of the need for this funding.
GREAT NEWS!
The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, S. 1925, has passed the Senate by a 68 to 31 vote!
The good news is: VAWA passed theSenate.
April marks the onset of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, making it a perfect opportunity for campus activists to bust some dangerous myths and misconceptions about the crime, many of which actively prevent victims from receiving the medical and psychological care they need to heal. Start out by educating classmates, faculty, and staff about the legal definitions of rape (remember to include the announced 2012 changes!) and sexual assault, then move on to the following essentials. All of these facts cover a wide range of information regarding the spectrum of sexual violence, from the verbal to the physical.
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What is Victims’ Rights Week?
The National Center for Victims of Crime and the Office
for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs,
within the U.S. Department of Justice, are proud to present the 2012 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resource Guide.
Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
(NCVRW) has challenged the nation to extend its vision
of crime victims’ rights and services to reach every victim of
crime. Each year, communities across the country celebrate
decades of hard-earned progress in securing the rights,
resources and protections that crime victims need to rebuild
their lives. The 2012 NCVRW Resource Guide includes a
wide array of user-friendly outreach tools, current statistics
on victimization, information on the history of victims’
rights in the United States, and concrete, practical ideas
on how to involve your community in extending the vision
of crime victims’ rights and services to reach every victim.
You can explore and adapt these resources as you plan your
public awareness campaign for National Crime Victims’
Rights Week, April 22 – 28, 2012.
This years Event for Spartanburg SC is:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
12:00pm @ City Hall – Spartanburg, SC
for more information please follow this link to Spartanburg Public Safety
Men and boys are also the victims of the crimes of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and rape. In fact, in the U.S., over 10% of all victims are male.2
Male survivors and others affected by sexual violence can receive free, confidential, live help through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotlines, 24/7. Call 1.800.656.HOPE to be connected to a local rape crisis center in your area, or visit the National Sexual AssaultOnline Hotline to get live help in an instant messaging format.
The 2012 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign encourages communities and individuals to join the conversation on how we connect and respect one another in order to prevent sexual violence.
The 2012 SAAM campaign provides tools and resources that focus on promoting positive expressions of sexuality and healthy behaviors. Promoting healthy behaviors encourages sexual interactions and relationships that are consensual, respectful and informed. By starting the conversation, this dialogue can build safe, healthy relationships and communities. Many resources are also available in Spanish.
Follow this link for SAAM On line Resources
In our country, a child is abused or neglected every 36 seconds, and, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, only 40 percent of abused children receive the services they need. The Protect Our Kids Act can be the catalyst we need to begin to speak out more effectively for children who cannot speak up on their own. This April, as we mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month, I hope more and more of our colleagues will join me and Senator Collins in this first step to end this national abomination once and for all.
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Like forensic scientists and psychologists, forensic nurses collect evidence that later can be used as a determinant in emotional and/or physical abuse court cases. A forensic nurse has specialized training in forensic evidence collection, criminal procedures, legal testimony expertise, and more. These skills are called upon when charges have been filed and a court case requires testimony that will help decide the fate of the accused. A forensic nurse typically works closely with the criminal justice system, helping police with investigations, and attorneys with their cases.
Forensic nursing combines science and medicine, law and criminology. At its root, forensic nurses are advocates for patients and resource people, managing the care and efforts of all disciplines involved in the response to incidences of assault or abuse. When employed by the coroner or medical examiner’s office, these nurses can investigate deaths. Structured around the nursing process, the framework for forensic nursing is based on planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Forensic nurses provide input and education to judicial, criminal justice, and healthcare professionals involved in civil and criminal cases. For more information on this exciting and burgeoning field of medical science, please review the resources below. They are designed to assist those in the beginning and middle stages of their forensic nursing careers.
to read more, follow Forensic Nursing
Sexual violence is an issue that affects everyone in a community regardless of age. All of us have a role in building safe, healthy relationships and communities. Promoting such relationships begins by strengthening communication and instilling respect for self and others in our children.
Healthy sexuality is emotional, social, cultural and physical. It is our values, attitudes, feelings, interactions and behaviors. It changes with time and experience.
Some of the topics to be covered are:
Spartanburg Library Headquarters
For adults talking with children ages infant – 11
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Spartanburg Library Headquarters
For adults talking with children ages 12-17
For more information or to register, please call Danielle Spakes @ 864.583.9803 or danielle.spakes@shrcc.org.
