Sin by Silence on NPR

Jun 30th, 2009 // In: Latest News & Updates, Press // By: // Comments 0

Patt Morrison featured Sin by Silence on her 89.3FM radio show.  As she stated in her blog after the show, “The documentary’s director Olivia Klaus and a domestic violence counselor joined Brenda Clubine in studio, but the calls from listeners were just as harrowing. Hearing women’s desperate voices come through the headphones simply reinforced the [...]

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Domestic Violence Organizations

Jun 26th, 2009 // In: Resources // By: // Comments 0

The following links are just a few of the organizations that provide ways for you to give or receive help due to an abusive relationship. Find an Organization in Your Area – http://www.ndvh.org/get-help/help-in-your-area The National Domestic Violence Hotline – www.ndvh.org If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call [...]

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Power and Control Wheel

Jun 26th, 2009 // In: Resources // By: // Comments 0

Created by the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, Duluth, Minnesota.

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Why They Stay

Jun 26th, 2009 // In: Resources // By: // Comments 2

FEAR. Many are afraid of being hurt, abondoned, alone, and many were afraid to leave. Many victims of abuse have been told if they do leave they or someone that they love will be killed. MISCONCEPTIONS. They think they deserve the abuse. They think they can change the person. They think they are in love. [...]

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Early Warning Signs

Jun 26th, 2009 // In: Resources // By: // Comments 1

EXTREME JEALOUSY Everyone gets jealous sometimes; the key word is “extreme.” Both males and females can become extremely jealous. Signs of extreme jealousy are when your partner gets mad when you talk to other people, have close friends, or express warm feelings for anyone else. The jealous person may withdraw, sulk, or become angry and [...]

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Write To the Women of CWAA

Jun 26th, 2009 // In: Featured, Resources // By: // Comments 47

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The Convicted Women Against Abuse need your support, encouragement and words of inspiration after hearing their stories in Sin by Silence.  Also, if you are able to, include some stamps in your letter and make sure to write “stamps enclosed” on the envelope.  Most inmates only make 10 cents per hour at their jobs, so stamps are greatly [...]

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