Showing posts with label #domesticviolence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #domesticviolence. Show all posts

Monday, October 5, 2015

Domestic violence candlelight vigil in Gresham, Oregon

Rep. Carla Piluso, Sen. Laurie Monnes Anderson,Multnomah County Family Violence Coordinating Council, and the City of Gresham are asking you to attend the domestic violence candlelight vigil Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - 07:00pm - 08:00pm PDT at the Gresham Arts Plaza.

For questions about the event or to send your RSVP, please email rep.carlapiluso@state.or.us

Domestic violence affects one in three women. The cycle of violence will only be stopped when we come together as a community to end it. Love shouldn’t hurt.

GRESHAM ARTS PLAZA
401 NE 2ND STREET
GRESHAM, OR 97030

I hope you can make it. 

XOXO,
The Stun Gun Girl


Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Wonder Woman Wednesday-When the victim becomes the attacker

This week's Wonder Woman Wednesday story threw me off guard.  As an educator who helps women lead safe and appropriate lives, I am always quick to push against victim blaming and giving women stronger rights.  What if that woman in a moment of self defense finds that she has no rights?  What happens to the victims when they become accused of the attack?  What can we do to help?  How do I not know this is happening in my own home state?

Delphine Criscenzo was just that.  A woman who fought for her life and the life of her children and in return, went to prison for more than a decade.  Her story will inspire you to take action, and during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we should all be taking action.

Delphine Criscenzo, your tragedy and bravery is outstanding, and you are leading a fight for change that will save others in the future.





 If you are ready to share your story and help us in #fightingback against abuse towards women, email sunshine@yourdamseldiva.com.