Category: Domestic Violence

CCADV “I Choose” Campaign

The CCADV Mission: Works to improve social conditions and lead, Connecticut’s response to domestic violence through policy, public awareness, technical assistance and training. (http://www.ctcadv.org). When CCADV newsletter arrives, I am anxious to read what the coalition has been up to. I often take away new statistics and info to share at my speaking events. In this issue they …

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Domestic Abuse: Breaking the Cycle and Making a Difference

 Just know you are not alone in your perpetual struggle to crawl out. Victims of abuse and domestic violence have been demonized as a personal sin, like it is a choice, the price of not knowing any better. The more I research, and learn about the reality of what is really going on all around us, and the surge …

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NO MORE Postcard Invitation

    NO MORE has created an overarching symbol to unify all people, organizations, companies and communities around bringing an end to domestic violence and sexual assault. It is called NO MORE. Like the peace sign, the yellow “support our troops” ribbon or the red AIDS ribbon, the goal of NO MORE is to raise …

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No More Week 2016

  Something BIG planned for NO MORE Week 2016… The NO MORE Week Postcard! Your personalized postcards will be printed, featured in a public display of the NO MORE symbol in New York City, and delivered en masse to NO MORE Week events across the country. They’ll also be featured online in the NO MORE Week …

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Abuse Can Happen to Anyone

Lead singer of the popular band Chvrches, Lauren Mayberry, wants you to know that domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone. Lauren shared her personal experience with abuse publicly, with an important message to spotlight: Just because someone doesn’t hit you, doesn’t mean that they aren’t hurting you. We’re so thankful for Lauren’s courage …

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No More Week of Action 2016

  I’m committed to helping NO MORE raise awareness and encourage bystander engagement around domestic violence and sexual assault. The response has been overwhelming!  Go here to check out all the events going on during the NO MORE Week of Action 2016.   Whether it’s participating in The NO MORE Challenge, creating a NO MORE Week postcard, …

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Valentines Against Violence

Valentines Against Violence by Heather Novak In her blog, Heather Novak shares what she considers a very touchy subject. Apparently, Valentine’s day has a higher than average incidence of domestic violence. February is also National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Three years ago she lost a friend to domestic violence. Go here to read her post.  …

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NO MORE #DVAM

  #DVAM   Say NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault. Go HERE to find out how you can help  us spread the word.        

Casey Morley Radio Interview

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My Night at the Waverly

The ‘Meet the Author’ Event April 17th at the Waverly Inn in Cheshire was a great success. I’d like to say a big THANK YOU to all of my dear friends who came out to support me and my cause of raising domestic violence awareness. I had a lot of fun selling and signing books …

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Meet Me at The Waverly!

I had so much fun at The Waverly Inn in January at the “I’m With Cupid Event” (go here to see the photos). We went back on Valentines Day for a delicious dinner and I was invited to come back to sell and sign MORE books! (Go here to read a sample chapter.) I’m so …

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Restraining Order Bill to Be Heard on March 11th 2015

The Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony on proposed bill 650 AN Act Concerning Restraining Orders the morning of Wednesday, March 11 2015. Ron Pinciaro, Executive Director of the CT Against Gun Violence would like us to help spread the word…. “it is so important that we get as many people as possible at that hearing, especially …

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Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse from Gun Violence.

I just received this from CT Against Gun Violence ….  Last May, Lori Jackson, a 32 year-old mother of two living in Oxford, CT, was shot and killed by her husband after a court granted her a temporary restraining order. Despite the court believing Lori’s safety was at risk, her husband was allowed to keep …

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Tips from the NO MORE Team

  Here are some tips from the No More Team ….. It’s only been a couple days since we shared the exciting news that a new NO MORE PSA is running during the Super Bowl this Su‌nday, (go HERE to check it out) and there’s already been a huge positive response. “How can I help?”   This …

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