August 9, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SAFE RELEASES THEIR FIRST VIDEO “TILL DEATH DO US PART” TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF UNDERSERVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) just released a video to shed light on underserved domestic violence victims. SAFE’s video focuses on domestic violence against men that often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves. Click here to watch the full video.

The number of male domestic abuse victims is shockingly high, rarely talked about, and few services are available for men.  In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data from its National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey – and one of the most shocking statistics aside from the amount of victims was the breakdown by gender. Also, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “…5.3 million men a year experience physical violence from an intimate partner. …”

SAFE is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt, non-profit organization that provides unique services for domestic violence victims and helps underserved victims. SAFE believes that if you are in an abusive relationship, services should be available to you regardless of gender, sexuality, or age. Through our educational, media, and training programs we inform the public on what to do if you become a victim.  SAFE offers information, resources, educational brochures, videos, articles, media campaigns, advocacy programs, as well as, a Speakers Bureau covering a wide array of topics; Dating Violence, Sibling Abuse, Elderly Abuse, Bullying, LGBT Abuse, and Domestic Violence against Men. 

SAFE’s Speakers Bureau is organized to present accurate, balanced, and objective information about domestic violence with a focus on underserved groups. SAFE works to ensure that abusers will be held accountable for their actions and that services will be available for all domestic violence victims, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, or ethnicity. 

Often domestic violence victims needing help and assistance have nowhere to turn because shelters are not available to them. SAFE provides an online National Directory of Shelters and Services for those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services. 

To learn more about SAFE, visit our website www.stopabuseforeveryone.org , and check out our social media outlets: Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stopabuseforeveryone.SAFE/ ,  twitter  @safe_usa and Instagram @safe_usa

 

 

 

 

By NBC News 07/17/2016

“Last week, the House of Representatives almost unanimously passed one of the most significant bills targeting mental health reform since 1963, but mental health advocates say this notable victory is only the tip of the iceberg. 

The Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act that passed in the House 422-2 on July 6 will help to address holes in the US’ mental health system by providing more hospital beds for people dealing with a mental illness who will need short-term hospitalization. The bill, introduced by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), will also require that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) establish an interagency committee to create evidence-based findings into systems of care. HIPPA provisions may also be reinterpreted in the bill to further permit parents access to their seriously mentally ill child’s medical information and treatment plan when their child is 18 years or older. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/house-passes-most-significant-mental-health-reform-bill-decades-n611106

Our Graphic Arts intern created a new SAFE flyer to highlight our mission and goals. We are very excited to report that our flyer was featured at the 2016’s International Conference on Men’s Issues in the United Kingdom. Our organization views domestic violence as a human rights issue. It should not matter if you are male or female – services should be available to you.

SAFE will provide a PDF of our new flyer on our website so that you too can spread the word that there should be services for all victims and accountability for all perpetrators. We are working to stop abuse for everyone. We need your help!

 

 

Download SAFE’s Flyer

International Conference on Men’s Issues: https://icmi16.wordpress.com/
 

 

 

By Today News 07/13/2016

“A dozen therapy dogs arrived in Orlando this week to bring a dose of comfort to the community rocked by the deadliest shooting in U.S. history.

Since Tuesday afternoon, the 12 golden retrievers have met with thousands of those shaken by the tragedy at Pulse nightclub Sunday, including survivors, family members and first responders.

Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Orlando coordinated with Lutheran Church Charities, a Chicago-based nonprofit, to fly in the animals and 20 handlers from seven different states. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.today.com/pets/comfort-dogs-touch-down-orlando-help-victims-family-members-heal-t98771

By NY Times 07/12/2016

“Christopher Simcox, a founder of the now-disbanded Minuteman border patrol group, has been sentenced in Arizona to more than 19 years in prison for sexual abuse of a 5-year-old girl, in a case that drew the attention of the Supreme Court after Mr. Simcox tried to question the young victim.

Mr. Simcox, 55, was found guilty last month of molesting the girl, who was a friend of his 6-year-old daughter, in 2012 and 2013 during scheduled parental visits at his apartment after he and his wife divorced.

The 5-year-old girl told her mother of the abuse, who called law enforcement. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/minuteman-christopher-simcox-sentenced-for-child-molestation.html?

The interns for Stop Abuse For Everyone held a fundraising night at John’s Incredible Pizza on Friday, July 9, 2016. The goal of the fundraiser was to raise money to fund SAFE’s upcoming Public Service Announcement video. Our PSA highlights domestic violence against males and how society tends to overlook them as being victims of abuse. The fundraising night was a huge success with over 200 people who came out to support SAFE.

During the fundraiser, the interns informed members and fellow advocates about SAFE’s mission and how the community can help make a difference. Our interns found many new supporters that were more than willing to help our organization after they heard about our cause and the measures we are taking to bring awareness to male domestic violence victims.

It was a pleasant experience for our interns to engage with the community and educate them further on human rights issues. On behalf of SAFE, we would like to thank everyone who came out to this event and supported our organization.

By CNN 07/08/2016

“(CNN – )After horrific events like mass shootings or attacks by terrorists, parents are faced with this dilemma: What do I tell my kids? How can I talk to them about something so senseless and indiscriminate? About something that we can’t make sense of ourselves?

‘When we feel ourselves bombarded by images of brutal, ruthless violence and evidence of unbridled hate, the question of how to protect our children is a complex one,’ said Dr. Claudia Gold, a pediatrician, infant mental health specialist and author of  ‘The Silenced Child: From Labels, Medications, and Quick-Fix Solutions to Listening, Growth and Lifelong Resilience.‘ ‘We immediately jump to ask, ‘What do I say?’ … “

Read the entire article at: http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/16/health/talking-to-kids-tragic-events-advice-parents/?iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool

Stop Abuse for Everyone’s 2016 interns attended the Summit on Community Resilience, Intervention, Prevention, and Training (SCRIPT) – conference. The conference focuses on how to stop the stigma of male domestic violence. The interns attended meetings that discuss how to end violence around communities, as well as the LGBTQ community. Types of violence could include: gang, retaliatory, domestic, post-traumatic stress, interpersonal (using violence to solve a dispute), black and brown, and emotional. The speakers and the audience then explored ways to battle these different forms of violence, such as getting involved with your community through volunteering and mentorship, love the community that you serve, and share any helpful information with your community. Physical fitness and showing compassion can also help mend a broken community.

Stanley Green, a male victim of domestic violence and member of SAFE’s Speaker Bureau, and Carol Crabson, the CEO of Valley Oasis’ male domestic violence shelter, showed a presentation on male domestic violence and identified the what signs to look for. The picture to the right is of Stanley and Carol.  The audience received resources on intimate partner violence, which are available to individuals who did not attend the conference as well. This was a fantastic conference that opened the minds of our interns and cleared any assumptions about domestic violence.

    

By NY Post 07/06/2016

“If you thought Stanford rape trial Judge Aaron Persky was insensitive, wait until you meet his Canadian counterpart.

Alberta Justice Robin Camp makes Persky, who generated global outrage by sentencing former college student Brock Turner to just six months for rape, look gender-progressive. …”

Read the entire article: http://nypost.com/2016/07/06/judge-could-lose-job-after-telling-rape-victim-to-keep-her-knees-together/

By Men’s E-News 07/05/2016

“Robert Franklin is a licensed attorney in Texas.  He’s a journalist who has published essays and op-eds in a wide variety of online and print media including the Toledo Blade, Houston Chronicle, Seattle Times and World Net Daily. He is the Former Executive Editor, of the Houston Law Review where his legal writing has appeared.  He is a ‘featured columnist’ and a member of the National Parents Organization, a national non-profit organization. Robert has published poetry in several journals including the Concho River Review and an anthology of Texas poets

Wendy McElroy’s latest book, Rape Culture Hysteria: Fixing the Damage Done to Men and Women should be required reading for anyone wanting to understand “rape culture,” the claim by radical feminists that Western culture encourages the sexual violation of women and girls. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.mensenews.org/feminism-articles/item/97-wendy-mcelroy’s-latest-books-strikes-a-blow-against-rape-culture-hysteria.html