NOW is the time to BREAK THE SILENCE!!!
Mothers File International Complaint Against the United States
On May 11, just before Mother’s Day weekend, ten mothers, one victimized child, now an adult, and twelve leading national organizations filed a complaint against the United States with the Inter American Commission on Human Rights. Their petition claims that U.S. courts, by frequently awarding child custody to abusers and child molesters, has failed to protect the life, liberties, security and other human rights of abused mothers and their children.
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LUNDY BANCROFT -PRESENTATION
BATTERED MOTHERS CUSTODY CONFERENCE IV ,
ALBANY , NY
JANUARY 12-14, 2007
If you weren't able to go to the BMCC, if you haven't heard Lundy Bancroft, if you are a NCM, a Victim or Survivor of Domestic Violence, or you are interested in what is going on, Please, listen to Lundy Bancroft's Presentation all the way through. Very powerful, and full of the truth and hope that needs to spread across the country.
Claudine Dombrowski's media on her case. No More Silence!
Canadian Band that is Speaking Out against Domestic Violence! "Silently" A SHYNA Rockumentary Graphic and may trigger Survivors. Thank You SHYNA for stepping up and not being afraid to speak out against DV!
What was behind making the video
09/28/06
Another Mother Gagged From Telling the TRUTH!
Claudine Dombrowski,
"Angelfury", is the latest Non-Custodial Mother being gagged from telling the TRUTH!!
She was ordered in court yesterday to take down her site "angelfury.org" in attempts to silence her. She was to either take down her site where she showed pictures of her bruises from being beaten up by her abuser,
a coffin coffee table in which her abuser would state that that is where her daughter would be put if she didn't do what he told her to do. A constant reminder of his control.
A Domestic Violence VICTIM, and yet, she had her daughter taken away from her and custody given to their abuser!!!!
The site also contained court documents that she wanted to share with the world to bring out the truth of what is not only happening to her, but many many more women then the system would want anyone to know. These women DESERVE a VOICE!!! Their CRIES for HELP should NOT be ignored!! Unfortunately, they are being ignored, and too many children are taken away from loving Mothers without any other reason then what the Abuser has portrayed.
I talked to Claudine just a little while ago, and through her tears, she told me that they are trying to take away ALL of her Parental Rights. She has been fighting for her daughter for 10 years now, and has been seeing her daughter in Safe Visit during that time, which was only supposed to be temporary. She has NOT been deamed a danger to her child! In fact, all Evaluations prove otherwise! So, why can't she be with her daughter???
She may have had to close AngelFury.org down, but UAADV is going to pick up her fight. We are NEVER going to let the system silence Mothers from telling the TRUTH!!! Please visit Claudine at
http://myspace.com/firesheart
and give her your encouragement and let her know that you will support her and help Break the Silence!
Below is the link to her story on UAADV, we are in the processes of updating it at this time, so more to come....We will NOT allow them to SILENCE HER!!!
http://www.uaadv.org/saverikki.html
Below is the link to our Protective Parents page, where other Mothers stories can be read.....
http://www.uaadv.org/protectiveparents.html
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, crocheting items to donate through our UAADV.org group to DV Shelters for women and children that left in fear with nothing.
United Angels Against Domestic Violence
UAADV is a Member Owned Grass Roots Movement that is comprised of Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors, and Advocates for the purpose of supporting Victims and Survivors alike, striving to provide the necessary education and resources that are so desperately needed. Raising Awareness of DV in Victims, Survivors, the Public, and Legislation. We are working towards find a way to End Domestic Violence and to get the services needed for those that have been through it, and to get our communities involved with the fight Against Domestic Violence through our Community Initiative Plan.
We believe that Domestic Violence is not just a family issue, but an issue that affects society as a whole, and it needs to be addressed properly through the court system, and legislation. We are a group dedicated to actively seek solutions to make a difference in the way Domestic Violence is addressed and viewed World Wide.
UAADV is a group of Survivors that are guided by a higher power, and believe that:
"If the flapping of one butterfly's wings can make a stir in the wind a hundred miles away, then the flapping of 1000's of butterfly wings will create a storm!"
Please give those of us that came out the strength to continue to grow....
And please give those still stuck in this situation the courage and the strength to get out.
Quote from UAADV Member
"We lose heart sometimes, but if you ever get discouraged and feel dis-empowered-just remember that even the toughest-minded physicist now admits that the flap of a butterfly's wings here can change the weather hundreds of miles away."
Gloria Steinem
"If the flapping of one butterfly's wings can make a stir in the wind a hundred miles away,
then the flapping of 1000's of butterfly wings will create a storm!"
T. Bunting
Angel Wings
Angel Wings are made for Survivors of Domestic Violence. We have all earned our wings of Freedom. If you would like a set, please send me a message. We do ask for a $5 donation so that we can continue helping Victims and Survivors of DV, but, if you can't do that, don't worry! You've already earned them!
UAADV Survivors Network
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Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories - Excerpt #2
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This is an eight minute excerpt of the program that aired on Public Television in October of 2005. The documentary tells the stories of children who are taken away from their protective mothers.
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What You DO Does Make A Difference. Thank You For Making One In My Life.
You make a difference! I truly appreciate our relationship. Please place this "Who I Am Makes A Difference" Blue Ribbon in a place where you will always be reminded that you are a very special person.
I got this from a Sister Survivor today, it means a lot to me. Thank You Sister for this! Please go to my blog, read what this banner means, and pass it on to someone that you feel deserves this, make their day and let them know they are appreciated!
I would like to meet other Domestic Violence Survivors and Advocates. Those that are going through Domestic Violence and just need support from others that understand. Those that will support Survivors against DV!
Anyone that has been touched or hurt by DV. So many of us have been touched by this, so many of us have been hurt by the court system. Isn't it time to change that?
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About My Friends!!!!
Please look through my Friends list and show your support for their wonderful causes. We are all connected by our passion against Domestic Violence. Many are working towards that goal, some are going through it, and yet others are realing from the affects of it!!!!
My friends list is not in any specific order, but know that all of your friendships and support are truly appreciated! Together, we CAN and WILL make a difference!!!!
Heroes:
My Heroes are those that help Victims of Domestic Violence, those that stand up and speak out for those that cannot, for those that have been silenced. My Heroes are those that are part of the solution, for those that give their all so that one more Victim can continue on........My Heroes are the Victims that are able to leave their abusers for themselves, for their children, and use their voice to help others do the same........
