If you're concerned about women in this community and neighborhood safety, domestic violence is an issue you should know about. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between ages 15 and 44 in the United States - more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. **
A woman is beaten every 15 seconds.** Some statistics show that as many as 1 in 4 women has been abused or assaulted. Think of all the women in your life-- your mother, sisters, friends, neighbors, partners, co-workers..... You may have a hard time believing that statistic because you probably haven't heard about it from them. Many women never talk about their experience. Silence from fear and shame keep this issue from being brought to light. You may feel helpless to do anything to keep this from happening. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Now is a perfect opportunity to learn more and to connect to community resources that can help communities stop domestic violence. Please join us at: Festival of Hope Monday, October 29th Family and Children's Services at 4123 East Lake St. 5-7:30pm A time to remember lives that have been lost A time to celebrate with those who have survived Food and childcare provided Activities for kids of all ages Stop in for a bit on your way home from work or stay to hear speakers and join in the candlelight vigil. **From "Domestic Violence: The Facts" A Handbook to STOP violence, Battered Women Fighting Back, Boston,MA. Rachel Sheild Longfellow Community Council _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
