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October 2011 Newsletter
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
According to statistics, the prevalence rates for domestic violence in the general population is:
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1 in 4 women will experience family violence in her lifetime
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1 in 6 women has experienced rape
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74% of Americans personally know someone who has been impacted by family violence
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99% of incarcerated women have experienced abuse at some point in their lives according to one research study
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44% have experienced attempted and/or completed rape
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More than 90% believe that abuse is "normal."
Who do you know that has experienced family violence or rape?
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Our mission is to provide abuse awareness services to incarcerated women. |
65% of incarcerated women have minor children, which means that approximately 1.3 million minor children have a mother who is under criminal justice supervision.
Who is caring for these children?
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"My 4-year old daughter was withdrawn and quiet on our last visit. This is unusual behavior for her and I am worried. Her caregiver is my abuser. I am so fearful for her safety." (Abuse Awareness participant) |
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My Sisters is not grant-funded nor do we charge our clients or the facilities we serve for our services. We rely on the generous gifts of compassionate people who want to see the inter-generational transmission of family violence cease in our society. In honor of all those who have and are suffering from family violence, why not give a gift this month?
We cannot do it without you!
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