Archive for June, 2009

Progress is being made!  Today Vice President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal to be the advisor of President Barack Obama on the issues of violence against women.  Biden stated that advisor role is “an ambition and dream come true.”
Rosenthall has been a long time advocate and expert in domestic violence policy who […]

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The Debate Over Chris Brown

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Chris Brown has avoided jail time by pleading guilty last week to his vicious, and very public, attack on Rihanna.  As a result, he will now have to enroll in a domestic violence course, as well as, do 180 days of community work.  Is that enough?  Is that too little?  Is the porridge too hot […]

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What?  Palin?  Why are you writing about her?  Well, the infamous Alaskan Governor recently signed a bill to expand the participation in the state Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.  This is a great move towards change throughout a state where violence against women is a huge problem!  The statistics of Alaska expose that […]

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Anaheim Family Justice Center

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

We have had some amazing Sin by Silence screenings lately, and it was great to bring the film to the Anaheim Family Justice Center.  Hosted by Chief John Welter, who is featured in the film, along with the great people of The Women’s Transitional Living Center.

Read more about the screening on Brenda Clubine’s blog.

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Don’t Be A Hater

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

How on earth do we allow such upstanding, eloquent people to be role models for the youth of America?  Someone who releases a public statement with such perfect diction as “everybody that’s haters…they just be haters.” and “I ain’t a monster” in defense of him using his girlfriend as a punching bag deserves to be […]

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Brenda Clubine has a blog

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Many of you have gotten to know Brenda through our film and screenings.  Now you can get to know her even more by reading about her freedom and advocacy….on her new blog!
Make sure to check it out at www.BrendaClubine.com

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