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RELEASE Friday, February 3rd 2012 |
Governor Chafee Proclaims February Rhode Island Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Groups honor Champions for Change to U.S. Senator Whitehouse, State Senator Lanzi and local Rhode Islanders
[Providence, RI] Today, Governor Lincoln Chafee presented a proclamation marking February as Rhode Island Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. February was made National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month by the U.S. Senate in 2010 after years of “awareness months” for domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. Attention to teen dating violence has grown in recent years, especially after the murders of two young Rhode Island women, Katie Brown of Barrington and Lindsay Ann Burke of North Kingstown.
“I am proud to designate February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Rhode Island,” Governor Chafee said. “Teen dating violence has had a devastating effect on families and communities throughout our state, and we must work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our young people.”
Several local agencies presented awards to “Champions for Change” for their work on teen dating violence prevention. This year’s Champions are U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Senator Beatrice Lanzi, Dawn Romans, a health teacher in the Warwick School District and the Chariho Theater Group from Chariho High School, with advisor and school social worker Tracy Jennerwein. The awards were presented by the Katie Brown Educational Program, the Lindsay Ann Burke Memorial Fund, Day One and the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence and its six member agencies.
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STATEMENT Monday, January 23rd 2012 |
Regarding the domestic violence murder of Stacie Dorego
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Sara Molinaro, RICADV: (401) 467-9940, Cell: (732) 546-1162
Statement by Judith Earle, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center & Deborah DeBare, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
“Our hearts go out to the children, family and community of Stacie Dorego. We are horrified and saddened by this gruesome act of domestic violence. Her tragic death, the first domestic violence murder of 2012, reminds us how far we still must go to realize a society free of domestic violence.”
“We are particularly saddened to hear about such young children found at the scene of the crime. Domestic violence has powerful and long-term impacts on children who live in homes where domestic violence occurs. Children who witness violence often experience trauma-related problems ranging from developmental delays to trouble in school, and they are much more likely to become involved in abusive relationships as they get older. In 2011, member agencies of the RICADV provided shelter, counseling and other services to 739 children in our state. ”
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STATEMENT October 26, 2011 |
Regarding the apparent domestic violence murder/suicide of Amber & Jeffrey Arruda
Statement by Kristin Lyons, Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Rhode Island & Deborah DeBare, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
CONTACT: Sara Molinaro, RICADV: (401) 467-9940, Cell: (732) 546-1162
“Our hearts go out to the children, family, friends and community of Amber & Jeffrey Arruda. We are horrified and saddened by this apparent act of domestic violence. Their tragic deaths are a harsh reminder that we still have a long way to go to achieve a society free of domestic violence in Rhode Island. Our hearts break for the sons of the Arruda family, who will be forever impacted by losing both of their parents to domestic violence at such a young age.”
“Though not much has yet been released about the deaths of the Arrudas, the laws in Rhode Island are clear. Any act of violence between intimate partners in our state is classified as domestic violence under law. This tragedy reminds us that while not all domestic violence is reported, there is always a history. Victims often experience months or years of emotional, physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their intimate partner without ever having called the police.”
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NEWS RELEASE: October 4, 2011 |
What Children See Can Hurt For Life
RICADV’s new ad campaign raises awareness about how Rhode Island children are harmed by witnessing domestic violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
CONTACT: Chris Wilhite at RICADV, (401) 467-9940; Cell: (401) 829-2564
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Patricia Rivera speaks to a crowd of over 80 about her experience
as a mother of children who witnessed domestic violence.
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[Providence, RI] Today, the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence kicked off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by launching a new public awareness campaign about how children in Rhode Island are harmed by witnessing domestic violence. The campaign, titled “What they see can hurt for life,” shines a light on the often unstated reality that witnessing domestic violence has profound and lasting effects on children. The RICADV is promoting the new campaign by engaging community groups and social service agencies in the state who work with children who may be witnessing domestic violence at home.
“When we talk about domestic violence in Rhode Island, we often fail to mention the powerful impact it has on the children who live in those homes,” said Deborah DeBare, executive director of the RICADV. “We know that if children see or hear domestic abuse, it puts them at a much greater risk of being involved in an abusive relationship later in life. However, these risks can be lowered with appropriate counseling and strong relationships with non-abusive family members.”
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Regarding the domestic violence murder of Shirley Donnelly
Deborah DeBare, executive director of the RICADV
“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and community of Shirley Donnelly. We are horrified and saddened by this act of domestic violence. Her tragic death is a harsh reminder that we still have a long way to go to achieve a society free of domestic violence in Rhode Island.”
“Ms. Donnelly’s appalling murder reminds us that domestic violence can be deadly no matter how it is inflicted. Abusers will use whatever weapons they have at their disposal to threaten, harm and control their victims. Sometimes those weapons are guns and knives, but too often we see ordinary objects like cell phones, used to stalk and harass. Sadly, we also know that abusers can end their victims’ lives using no weapon beyond their own hands.”
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NEWS RELEASE: April 26, 2011 |
New Report Shows Widely Differing Practices for Removing Firearms in Domestic Violence Cases in Rhode Island
Model law enforcement policy guarantees standard level of safety across state
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
CONTACT: Chris Wilhite at RICADV, (401) 467-9940; Cell: (401) 829-2564
 [Providence, RI] Today, the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence released a new report and model policy for law enforcement to help standardize policies for firearms seizure when officers respond to domestic violence calls. The report, Domestic Violence and Firearms: A Model Protocol, illustrates how practices differ widely across police departments in Rhode Island.
“In Rhode Island, when officers respond to a domestic violence call, there are widely differing practices when it comes to if, when and how to remove firearms from the situation,” said Deborah DeBare, executive director of the RICADV. “What that means is that a victim of domestic violence in one part of the state is not guaranteed the same safety as a victim in another.”
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Regarding the Alleged Domestic Violence Murder of Maria Almeida Turmel
Statement of Linda Impagliazzo, Executive Director of the Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center and Deborah DeBare, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
CONTACT: Sara Molinaro at RICADV, (401) 467-9940; Cell: (732) 546-1162
“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and community of Maria Almedia Turmel. We are horrified and saddened by this act of domestic violence. Her death is a tragic reminder that we have a long way to go to achieve a Rhode Island that is free from violence in the home.”
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