Million Voices Campaign e-Newsletter – July 3, 2008
As we celebrate the 4th of July, take a moment to think about the meaning of freedom and our rights as people. It is a basic human right to live free from fear, especially of one’s own partner. Everyone has the right to live in a home where they feel safe.
What can we do as Million Voices Campaign members to guarantee everyone enjoys this basic right for all? We can take a stand. We are uniting with a common voice to say: “Domestic violence is no longer tolerated in America.”
News
Member Count:12,700 members strong! Our goal is to reach 20,000 members in July. If each current member recruits just one more person, we can definitely make it!
GFWC Conference:
Representatives of the Million Voices Campaign recently attended the international conference for General Federation of Women’s Clubs in Chicago. Approximately 1,200 people attended. It was inspiring to see such a dedicated group of people working diligently to end domestic violence.
Vital Link Awards: Tickets for the 5th annual Vital Link awards ceremony are now on sale. Visit www.ndvh.org/vitallink for ticket prices and event details.
Teen Link
Bill of Rights may remind you of history class, but stifle that yawn because it’s important for you to know that as teens you have the right:
- To always be treated with respect
- To not be hurt physically or emotionally
- To refuse sex or affection at any time
- To have friends and activities apart from your boyfriend of girlfriend.
Great Actions & Good Ideas
What have you been doing in your homes and communities on behalf of the Million Voices Campaign? Send your pictures and stories to kwagner@ndvh.org and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter!
Opportunity for Action
When you are at holiday festivities this coming weekend, please tell two other people about the amazing campaign you joined to help end Domestic Violence in America. Even better, find a way to incorporate purple (the color for domestic violence prevention) into your decorations or food. Let everyone know that freedom from violence should be part of this Independence Day weekend.
Policy matters
The word “VAWA” is often used in the domestic violence movement.The Violence Against Women Act is a landmark piece of legislation that sought to improve criminal justice and community-based responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in the United States. The passage of VAWA in 1994 and its reauthorization in 2005 has changed the landscape for victims who once suffered in silence.
The U.S. House recently proposed an international version of VAWA, H.R. 5927, which will support domestic violence programs in other countries.
Contact Us:
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE/ TTY line: 1-800-787-3224
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 161810, Austin, TX 78716
e-Newsletter editor: Kelly Wagner, kwagner@ndvh.org
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Thanks for that! “Million Voices Campaign e-Newsletter – July 3, 2008 National Domestic Violence Hotline” That’s good to know. I didn’t think about it this way… That sounds like a good idea!