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 …
Category: Domestic Violence
Jul 14 2017
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 …
Mar 06 2016
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 …
Mar 01 2016
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 …
Feb 24 2016
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 …
Feb 15 2016
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, …
Feb 14 2016
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. …
Oct 20 2015
NO MORE #DVAM
May 08 2015
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 …
Mar 26 2015
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 …
Mar 07 2015
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 …
Feb 09 2015
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 …
Jan 29 2015
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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