Archive for June, 2009

Sin by Silence on NPR

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

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

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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 the National […]

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Power and Control Wheel

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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

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Why They Stay

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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 […]

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Early Warning Signs

Friday, June 26th, 2009

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 […]

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Write To the Women of CWAA

Friday, June 26th, 2009

The Convicted Women Against Abuse would love to hear from you.  They need your support, encouragement, and words of inspiration after hearing their stories in Sin by Silence.
Glenda Crosley
CIW, W29266, EA403L
16756 Chino-Corona Rd.
Corona, CA 92880-9508
LaVelma Byrd
CIW, W54191, LB318L
16756 Chino-Corona Rd.
Corona, CA 92880-9508
Joanne Marchetti
CIW, W36662, WA802U
16756 Chino-Corona Rd.
Corona, CA 92880-9508
Rosemary Dyer
CIW, W30483, MB140L
16756 Chino-Corona Rd.
Corona, CA […]

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