Apply Now: National Summit to End Domestic Violence

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Published September 28, 2009 @ 08:07PM PT

Given the intense discussions about domestic violence we've had lately here at Change.org, I thought it appropriate to share this opportunity:

Mary Byron Project is a national non-profit organization with a core mission of eliminating domestic violence. The agency is named in honor of the young woman whose murder led to the creation of VINE (www.vinelink.com ), now used in 2,300 communities in 47 states to notify crime victims when their offenders are released from jail.

The Mary Byron Project will host a National Summit to End Domestic Violence on November 8 - 10, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. This one-time-only event will showcase innovative programs from across the country that are proving successful in ending domestic violence. Fifty scholarships to attend the Summit have been made available. Recipients will receive a $500 stipend, $300 of which will cover the cost of registration and meals, and the remaining $200 can be used for airfare, hotel, or other travel expenses. Applicants can use the attached form to apply; the deadline is Friday, October 9, 2009.

You can find details at www.marybyronproject.org/NationalSummit.html.

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Posted by Visitor Today on 10/03/2009 @ 11:48AM PT
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AWARENESS

Just recently I was asked by the State of Pennsylvania to give my interrogatories in regards to the horrible abuse that, I sustained over seven years ago.

I read how I am still being blamed for the abuse that one of there State Troopers did to me, how I am to blame as he dragged me with his State Police Car, how I am to blame when I went head first into the concrete, how I am to blame for begging for help, how I am to blame for having retinal detachment from the left eye.

All the love and support that, I have received through out the years from my family, friends, advocates, and supporters. Mean more to me then anyone could ever imagine.

I am writing this short blog to bring awareness to many who do not understand. I live with the horrible memories of what happen to me; I live with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I live with my memory of abuse.

Many victims and survivors are left with scars. So many victims and survivors pray for closure.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Let us pray for those who did not survive and pray for those who continue forward for peace of mind.

God bless!

With love and respect,

Rosa Torres-Sadler

Posted by Rosa Torres-Sadler on 10/19/2009 @ 03:16PM PT
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Jen Nedeau is a social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer. She currently lives in New York City, where she works full-time as the Director of Digital Strategy at Air America Media. In August 2008, Nedeau was selected to be the Editor of the WomensRights.Change.Org where she facilitates daily discussion about the feminist movement. Additionally, Nedeau volunteers as the Chief Technology Officer for New Leaders Council, a non-profit that offers exclusive training for young leaders. You can follow her on Twitter @HumanFolly or learn more here: www.jennedeau.com.