Bystanders Please Get Involved!
SILENCE and BYSTANDER INACTION … that is was prevents any real change from occurring to the sad state of affairs concerning domestic violence. According to the “No More Study”, conducted by GFK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, and funded by the Avon Foundation for Women:
60% Of Americans know a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault.
73% of parents with children under the age of 18 said that they have not had a conversation about domestic violence or sexual assault with their children.
67% of Americans say they have not talked about domestic violence with their friends and 73% have not
discussed sexual assault.
80% believe domestic violence is a problem in our society, but only 15% think it is a problem among their friends.
75% of Americans say they would step in and help if they saw even a stranger being abused, but in reality, most people do not help.
Clearly, the general public is not talking much about this issue. As the research findings indicate, we still have a long way to go. Help us unmask the best kept secret. Stop reverting to self-protective [victim blaming] thoughts. Hop on the “Bystander No More” wagon and do something. Step up for the cause. Learn, talk, share, get involved. You can find numerous resources on my resource page. I urge you to check them out pick one and please, get involved. Make “Bystanders No More” your new mantra.
Post by: Casey Morley – “I have emerged from a life filled with abuse and chronicle my journey in my mybook,Crawling Out,due to be published soon. I hope by sharing my story I can help other victims of domestic violence realize that they too, can start their own journey of crawling out – and that they don’t have to walk alone. I am also the owner of Casey’s Image Consultants, and a Certified M’lis Wellness Consultant offering Lifestyle Change Programs for detoxifying the body. I am dedicated to helping people improve their appearance and overall health from the inside out.”
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