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Doctors overstepped bounds in handling cases of suspected abuse: human rights commission

By Montreal Gazette 02/23/2016

“… Though the province’s youth protection laws state that medical professionals should report suspected abuse immediately, the doctors under investigation by the commission waited for days in three cases, according to the report. …”

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Saoirse Ronan sheds light on domestic violence in Hozier’s ‘Cherry Wine’ video

By Entertainment Weekly 02/17/2016

“… “With the song ‘Cherry Wine,’ I tried to get across the difficulty of coming to terms with and facing up to domestic violence and the dynamic of an abusive relationship,” Hozier shared on his website. …”

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Toughen sentences for child abuse

By Herald Mail Media 02/17/2016

… So Del. Brett Wilson, R-Washington, is asking the General Assembly to increase the sentence for child abuse resulting in death from the current maximum of 40 years to life in prison. The sentence had been increased from a maximum of 30 years in 2012, through a measure known as Justice’s Law. …”

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Sales / Marketing

Education within a college and/or university no longer guarantees you a good job.  The job market is more competitive now than it has ever been.  Stop Abuse for Everyone offers a genuine internship experience that will not only prepare you for today’s job market, but will transform you into an asset for any company YOU choose to work for.  Classes pertaining to your major are no substitute for a real world experience.  This internship does not consist of merely typical thankless and menial work, but provides a true hands-on experience through direction and personal management. Having this intern experience can put you at the top of the list among job candidates.

Desired SKILLS:

 • Knowledge and ability to write press releases
 • Phone etiquette
 • Basic understanding of email (Outlook)
 • Experience in marketing collateral (flyers, advertisements, promotions)
 • Currently enrolled at any college or university, with at least one marketing class fulfilled
 • Strong research skills
 • Up-to-date on all current market trends (SEO, Google analytics)
 • Completed marketing plan
 • Understanding the importance of group work as well as individual work
 • Strong writing skills
 • An understanding of Microsoft, Outlook, Excel, Google Analytics, Google Docs

Duties Include:

 • Press Releases
 • Long-term marketing projects
 • Brochures, Advertisements, Promotions
 • Constant communication with company management
 • Collaboration with other interns and group projects
 • Constantly updating Facebook, Twitter and any other social media
 • Writing reports and present them to the management team
 • Market and explore new ideas for inclusion in the organization’s strategy
 • Outreach to organizations/individuals interested in the website
 • Compile a portfolio of completed projects at the end of the internship

By the end of this training the trainee will have learned to:

 • Develop marketing strategies for the organization, website, and newsletters
 • Support promotional activities and campaigns
 • Participate as part of a team, on shared assignments, and projects
 • Develop new strategies on making the website/organization more visible to the members and the pubic
 • Organization and customer knowledge
 • Relationship development with members, organizations, and the public
 • Project management
 • Analysis techniques
 • Leadership skills
 • Teamwork skills
 • Personal presentation and communication skills
 • Fuller understanding of the industry and customer knowledge

Length Requirement:

We have Spring, Fall, and Summer internship programs available.  Upon successfully completing the program, interns will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recommendation.  For more information on program length and hour requirements, email director@stopabuseforeveryone.org

Specifications:

This position is open to students enrolled at any college or university. The students’ interests must lie in marketing, public relations, advertising, or related fields.

College Credit:

While this is an UNPAID internship, student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising officer for more information on academic credit.

Apply:

Students wishing to apply for the internship should email resumes to intern@stopabuseforeveryone.org. For more information, please call 1-661-829-6847.

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Social Media

Education within a college and/or university no longer guarantees you a good job.  The job market is more competitive now than it has ever been.  Stop Abuse for Everyone offers a genuine internship experience that will not only prepare you for today’s job market, but will transform you into an asset for any company YOU choose to work for.  Classes pertaining to your major are no substitute for a real world experience.  This internship does not consist of merely typical thankless and menial work, but provides a true hands-on experience through direction and personal management. Having this intern experience can put you at the top of the list among job candidates. 
 
We are looking for an intern to assist with our social media marketing efforts. You will learn the ins and outs of our organization and how to make social media a productive part of our overall marketing efforts for a non-profit organization.

Desired SKILLS:

 • Excellent written and verbal communication, strong editing skills
 • Be creative with an eye for design
 • Knowledge of digital media software — Photoshop or other graphic design software, etc. is preferred
 • Knowledge of digital media software — Adobe, iMovie is a plus
 • Knowledge of social media — Facebook, Twitter, Linkedln, YouTube, blogs, etc.
 • Willingness to create video blog posts, write blog posts, and Facebook, Twitter posts daily
 • Energy, with a desire to come up with fresh ideas on how to grow our online presence
 • Ability to identify a target market and “speak” to that group through social media
 • Experience proofreading and editing
 • Expert Research skills

 • Interest in social issues preferred.
 • Demonstrates flexibility; can redefine the role as needed and adapt to change.
 • Interacts professionally and appropriately within a variety of situations.
 • Demonstrates the ability to identify and solve problems quickly, decisively, and independently.

 • Shares information, cooperates with others, and is comfortable participating as part of a team.

Duties Include:

 • Being the authorized voice of the Men’s E-News  by managing our online presence.
 • Assisting with the management of profiles and pages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
 • Uploading videos, photo albums, etc.
 • Finding users to follow/friend/like our organization
 • Writing and posting blog posts/tweets/updates, etc.
 • Tracking the growth and the impact of social media on our business
 • Replying to comments, messages, etc.
 • Report findings to the team
 • Consistently learn and grow, ask pertinent questions
 • Minor video editing skills are a plus

 • Serving as the information hub, communicator and daily monitor for online activities within Men’s E-News.
 • Managing our online media, messages and emails, monitoring for inappropriate content, spammers or content that can be promoted.
 • Overseeing all of our social networking and recommending new programs as they become available.
 • Managing positive community site experience through customer service and support.
 • Participating in forums, blogs and relevant communities representing Men’s E-News.

 • Constant research pertaining to any up-and-coming social networks
 • Send out press releases through online tools
 • Post intern postings
 • Research, write and edit social media content
 • Website and social media optimization

By the end of this training the trainee will have learned to:

 • Fully understand the industry and member knowledge
 • Compile a portfolio of completed assignments at the end of the internship
 • Gain an advanced understanding of current social networks
 • Obtain experience in up-and-coming social media outlets
 • Connect the importance of up-to-date social networking within an organization
 • Understand how social networking is beneficial to an organizations growth

Length Requirement:

We have Spring, Fall, and Summer internship programs available.  Upon successfully completing the program, interns will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recommendation.  For more information on program length and hour requirements, email director@stopabuseforeveryone.org

Specifications:

This position is open to students enrolled at any college or university or a graduate looking for real world experience. The students’ interests must lie in the social networking and media field.

College Credit:

While this is an UNPAID internship, student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising officer for more information on academic credit.

Apply:

Students wishing to apply for the internship should email resumes to intern@stopabuseforeveryone.org. For more information, please call 1-661-829-6847.

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Graphic Arts

Education within a college and/or university alone no longer guarantees you a good job. The current job market is more competitive than it has ever been, and Stop Abuse for Everyone offers a genuine internship experience that will not only prepare you for today’s job market, but will also help transform you into an asset for any company YOU choose to work for. Classes pertaining to your major are no substitute for real world job experience and this internship does not consist of typical thankless and menial work, but provides a true hands-on experience through direction and personal management. Completing this internship experience will help put you at the top of the list among job candidates.

Desired SKILLS:

 • Knowledge of Adobe products: Illustrator, Photoshop, and Flash
 • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
 • Able to work independently and as part of a team
 • Must be organized, very motivated and enthusiastic
 • Basic understanding of email

Duties Include:

 • Designing various types of brochures, ads, flyers, and graphics on a project-to-project basis
 • Developing a product line and making changes for future season’s product line
 • Creating rough drafts, converting it to the computer and website, and coloring and texturing of  designs for the projects at hand
 • Working as a team with other interns to assure office communication and organization
 • Completing long-term projects assigned by hierarchy

By the end of this training the intern will have learned to:

 • Include the work experience in their resume and also add to their educational credentials
 • Create and produce images and logos
 • Work on a strict deadline
 • Create graphics to be used for advertisements, i.e. events, products, etc.
 • Participate as part of a team, on shared assignments and projects
 • Compile a portfolio of completed assignments at the end of the internship
 • Better understanding of the organizational structure
 • Strenghthen relationships through various networking opportunities
 • Utilize the skills they have learned throughout the internship and apply them to the real world

Length Requirement:

We have Spring, Fall, and Summer internship programs available.  Upon successfully completing the program, interns will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recommendation.  For more information on program length and hour requirements, email director@stopabuseforeveryone.org

Specifications:

This position is open to students enrolled at any college or university or a graduate looking for real world experience. The students’ interests must lie in graphic arts.

College Credit:

While this is an UNPAID internship, student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising officer for more information on academic credit.

Apply:

Students wishing to apply for the internship should email resumes to intern@stopabuseforeveryone.org. For more information, please call 1-661-829-6847.

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Information Technology

Education within a college and/or university alone no longer guarantees you a good job. The current job market is more competitive than it has ever been, and Stop Abuse for Everyone offers a genuine internship experience that will not only prepare you for today’s job market, but will also help transform you into an asset for any company YOU choose to work for. Classes pertaining to your major are no substitute for real world job experience and this internship does not consist of typical thankless and menial work, but provides a true hands-on experience through direction and personal management. Completing this internship experience will help put you at the top of the list among job candidates.

Desired SKILLS:

 • Knowledge of Microsoft, Mac, and Linux operating systems
 • Basic understanding of email
 • Completed at least two years at a college or university with a major in Information Technology or a related major
 • Strong analytical, problem solving, and research skills
 • Strong writing skills

Duties Include:

 • Maintenince of all company computers
 • Resolving all hardware/software issues including malware removal
 • Presenting new technological information to the office staff
 • Providing technical support to company employees
 • Constant communication with company hierarchy
 • Collaborating with other interns and group projects
 • Researching new technology useful to the organization
 • Writing reports on IT maintenance and presenting them to the management team
 • Compiling a portfolio of completed assignments at the end of the internship

By the end of this training the trainee will have learned to:

 • Maintain and update Microsoft, Mac, and Linux systems
 • Maintain network uptime and security
 • Provide technological support
 • Participate as part of a team, on shared assignments, and projects
 • Deliver presentations to the organization on technological subjects
 • Work with a mentor and establish a relationship where regular appraisal/evaluation offers opportunities to give and receive feedback
 • Use project management techniques
 • Utilize leadership and teamwork skills
 • Prepare/deliver personal presentations
 • Improve communication skills

Length Requirement:

We have Spring, Fall, and Summer internship programs available.  Upon successfully completing the program, interns will receive a Certificate of Completion and a Letter of Recommendation.  For more information on program length and hour requirements, email director@stopabuseforeveryone.org

Specifications:

This position is open to students enrolled at any college or university or a graduate looking for real world experience. The students’ interests must lie in I.T., computer networking, or related fields.

College Credit:

While this is an UNPAID internship, student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising officer for more information on academic credit.

Apply:

Students wishing to apply for the internship should email resumes to intern@stopabuseforeveryone.org. For more information, please call 1-661-829-6847.

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