In an upscale area this past week a mother and her 7 year old daughter were gunned down in their vehicle of the mall parking lot during a robbery. The gunman didn't have to kill them, but he did. Her daughter Joey would have turned eight years old on Monday. Please take extra precautions this holiday season. It could just save your live.
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Our clothes, medicine, equipment and just about everything else comes with a label. Now, we have reached a period in society, that same "warning" or instruction should also come when dating.
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If you are a victim of domestic violence it is important to speak to someone first, prior to leaving. Having a road map will empower you on your journey. Assistance is available to everyone.
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With the spotlight beaming down on the issue of domestic violence in the past year, in particular, with the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, Lisa Stebic, the unsolved murder of Nailah Franklin and so many others, if you are in an abusive relationship, it is important that you have a game plan.
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Lock "Bumping" Easily Opens Most Locks With No Tools Read the rest of this entry ... (221 words left) 2006/10/14New System Warns Victims of ViolenceIn the State of Washington Victims of crime often live in fear that the person that attacked them may do it again, but now Washington State has a new tool to help keep crime victims safe.
The new tool is VINE, which stands for “Victim Information Notification Everyday” and it allows crime victims to go to the website - or pick up the phone - and find out when an offender is scheduled for release. Victims’ advocates say it’s an invaluable tool in the healing process.
If anyone should have known her attacker was about to be released it would be Julie Harmia. She was attacked 25 years ago by South Hill rapist Kevin Coe and she had no idea her attacker's release date was imminent until the state attorney general's office called about the civil commitment process.
"I lived in blissful ignorance for basically 20 years," Harmia said during a recent interview. “The fear that he's coming to kill me is very close to the surface."
Victims’ advocate Maria Gallucci says more needs to be done.
“Anything we can do to empower the victims so they can plan their life, feel safe or have time to implement a safety plan and have a little more control of their life,” Gallucci said.
One way to help empower them is through VINE, which Washington State plans to have available in all 58 counties across the state by the end of the year. The system allows victims to find out online or by phone that an offender's release date is approaching.
Right now, the state Department of Corrections has a fairly sophisticated system of notifying victims but many counties - including Spokane - do not, meaning victims often find out too late that someone is being released.
“They don't know how to get a hold of the person whose life is affected or they've moved or there's some reason they can't get the information until much later,” Gallucci said.
And though it's too late for a lot of victims it could mean peace of mind for many more.
Spokane County should have the VINE system online by the end of the year with training on the system planned for early December. Hopefully other States will follow and implement the same program. If you are a victim of domestic violence and the abuser is about to be released, it is important to create a safety plan. Go to you local library and pick uo a copy of "Defending Our Lives" getting away from domestic violence and staying safe. Or consider contacting the National Coalition against domestic violence, at 1-800-799-SAFE. Services are free and confidential where you live in the united states. 2006/10/10Another Police Chief ArrestedVIDEO: Jack Kuenzie on Lexington police chief arrested on CDV charges -
http://snipurl. "HE WILL KILL ME. I'M TELLING YOU HE WILL KILL ME." ONE OF THE KIDS TEXT MESSAGED GRAMA ASKING HER TO "COME HELP US" (Image)
Police Chief Stace Banks Day just resigned after his dv arrest
EXCERPTS FROM BELOW: ...The report says Stace Day disabled the truck in the backyard, took his wife's drivers license, credit cards, checks, her jewelry and broke her cell phone so she could not make calls. The report stated he also broke the victims cell phone so she could not make calls. Later, the report says Stace Day threw his wife to the floor twice, the second time, knocking her out. The next thing she remembered, according to the report, was having water thrown in her face and hearing Day make the statement, "She's only faking, your mamma is such a drama queen"... the front door of the house had been broken in. The victim is said to have bruises on her leg and arm... Laurie Day is quoted as saying she believed her husband would kill her, and that he told her several times, "It doesn't matter where you go, I will find you, you know I have friends in high places, you can't hide from me"... If you are in an abuvive relationship please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE . Services are free and confidential they will direct you to legal, housing and counseling to an area where you would be safe.
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2006/9/5When is it Time to Take Away The Keys?The AARP has issued a fact sheet of sorts on how to know when it's time to take away a loved ones car keys. It's a difficult decision to tell a parent who raised you that they are no longer able to drive a car. Ask any older American and they will respond by saying it's their only freedom. They don't want to depend on others. And it's usually their last act of independence. You can't blame them, but, you want them to be safe. Here's what the AARP suggests: Read the rest of this entry ... (236 words left) 2006/7/29MySpace Bill Would Make Talking To Minors A CrimePLAINFIELD, Ill. With more teenagers and young adults posting profiles on MySpace.com, state lawmakers are looking for a way to make it safer. Read the rest of this entry ... (210 words left)
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