National Advocacy & Training Network - Latest Blog Comments

Talk About It - Joni

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:47:52 -0500

This comment is a PRAISE for this entire website. For many years I have done things to raise awareness of Domestic Violence and speak to victims and other organizations. For a long time I felt somewhat alone, meaning I have not gotten the chance to meet but a few Survivors of DV. I have dealt with social workers, case managers etc. And they are all wonderful caring leaders in what they do. Being a Survivor who to this day carries physical scars of Domestic Violence I have to say that I have reached many women who need encouragement to get out, get help, recover emotionally and mentally and rebuild their lives. Survivors need to step forward and get involved! Survivors DO HAVE THE ABILITIES TO SHAKE THINGS UP AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO GET INVOLVED. Never would I have any disrespect for a person who has worked hard for their degree in social services and other fields. To me a Survivor getting reaching out and getting involved in ways that touch others lives and opening the eyes of the community to the reality of DV is as priceless as what the trained social workers do! Thank you for this website. Joni

Talk About It - Sherylyn

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:03:28 -0500

Domestic violence isn't just a low-priority to news media - families don't want to talk about it, employers don't want to get involved, even the police dread responding to domestic violence calls. Perhaps it's because they don't know what to do about it. When something you feel horrible about keeps happening, and you feel helpless to stop or change it, I suppose the typical human response is to think about something else and/or look the other way. What are the viable solutions to stopping those who commit domestic violence? Does locking them up for a night (or longer) help? Anger management classes? Some 12 Step program? I think mandatory sedatives or tranquilizers might help but that would never be approved or policed.

Talk About It - Pam Moore

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:23:58 -0500

Wow you all are probably going to be sorry I found this blog! You have posted some great questions and I found myself passionately answering. I too wonder how we as a nation are not outraged and doing something about this. I do not think I can watch a days worth of news where a woman has not been murdered by her partner or one that is missing and the partner if a "person of interest"! A few weeks ago all the news could talk about was what was going ot happen to Jon and Kate plus 8 and how tragic it was for them to divorce. People WOMEN ARE BEING BEATEN AND MURDERED EVERYDAY!!! and there may be a 15 second section on the news one time! Where have our priorities gone? Where is our concern for your neighbors? I could go on and on but I know I am preaching to the choir here. At any rate I just wanted to let you know I read your blog and I too am outraged and confused.

Let Survivors Lead - Pam Moore

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:10:08 -0500

I totally agree as well. I believe that if victims were more involved there might actually more that would get done, nationally and legally. Everyone wants to closes thier eyes and think that it could not happen to them or someone in thier families. I think if victims were involved people would see that it truely can and does happen to anyone!! I think it would help get rid of some of the steriotypes there are about "victims of DV" . I know there is this huge struggle now of what we call these ladies, victims, survivors, clients, etc. I am here to say that I was a victim and am now a survivor I am no one client!! I think victims would relate more and be more open about some of the things that have happened if they felt the advocate knew where they were coming from. No one can truely understand what we have been through unless you have been there yourself. (Just my opinion) These ladies are strong individuals that have lived in battles zones and are still alive to talk about it. We NEED them in the movement and if we are truely out to change how the world looks and DV and have it not be acceptable then we MUST have these women and thier voices involved in this movement.

Let Survivors Lead - Leah Heathcoat

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:06:37 -0500

I couldn't agree more that survivors should be an integral part of the DV services world!. If they were, there would be much more emphasis on the things that matter to survivors and not some prescribed methodology. DV survivors are not a monolithic group. There are significant differences among the survivors themselves and as an advocate I continually learned that there could not be a one size fits all approach either. I also believe that if survivors were more involved in the movement there would be a significantly larger effort to address the perpetrators and I do NOT mean incarceration. These perpetrators are our fathers, brothers and sons and we cannot just continue to write them all off--however unpopular that opinion may be I believe it is a glaringly large deficit in the movement against dv.

Let Survivors Lead - Vickie Florschuetz

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:50:11 -0500

Yes, I think that survivors being involved is an integral part to change and improvement because of personal of experience. That does not mean that one must have been a victim of abuse to be part of the movement against abuse, but it helps to learn from someone who has been there.

Welcome to our New Blog - 2009 - Jenny Kreuziger

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:06:50 -0600

Hi, I ran across this information and thought it might lead to something... you never know...
"Health-e-Arizona" mini-grant available from the Keogh Health Foundation
The Keogh Health Foundation is seeking inquires from new nonprofit partners that are interested in a mini-grant to implement Health-e-Arizona, an online tool for screening and applying for AHCCCS, KidsCare, Health Care Connect, TANF, and Food Stamps. KHF has supported several groups with mini-grants to pay for
Health-e-Arizona licensing fees. It appears that they will be able to support a few new partners during a trial period. If your organization is interested in learning more about the process of directly assisting low-income families enroll for public benefits please contact: Allen Gjersvig, Executive Director, at 602-424-2505, or e-mail web link. For more information about the Keogh Health Foundation, visit web link.

Welcome to our New Blog - 2009 - mike

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:47:40 -0600

What a great way to put a voice to your web site. Keep up the good work guys. Its good to know that there are good people doing extraodinary things to help women rebuild that confidence they need to escape the grips of domestic violence.