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Don’t be a victim! Stop the abuse!

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:39:10 +0000

An animated story of a turning point in my life. This video request is long overdue.
It was requested by subscribers quite a while ago that I make and upload this. I started in Feb. but the situation in life got better (thank god) and I never had time to complete it. Now that it is done I must upload an updated version of “my story” as my life has taken a much needed change for the better.
This is a very serious clip. I ask of you, if you are a victim of abuse, please, PLEASE, go to this site:
http://www.ndvh.org/
Break the silence, make the call!
Resources:
Statistics: Stats Canada.
Songs: Mao – Angelic Butterfly; Dixie Chicks – Make nice
If you are unable to hear me in the beginning here is what I said:
It was only six months ago
I had a normal life
normal chores normal house and a place to rest my head
but then
in one night
everything changed
One guy
One mistake
Months of tears
I took up my roots
I packed all my memories
I packed all my dreams
My goals my passions and I moved away
My dad arrived, we packed the truck. I moved two buildings over.
he bought me a sofa, it was my new bed.
for 2 months all my dreams, all my nightmares were absorbed by those sofa cushions
I worked hard, I saved everything. Now I have a new bed a new wardrobe and a new begginning
But my life, it continues to change.
I feel as though I were on a bike.
And I climbed to the top of the highest hill.
I set up camp, I became comfortable.
And one day a loving friend
A trusted partner, took it upon himself to push me down that hill on my bike
And before i knew it I was flying down that hill I had worked so hard to climb.
My bike wobbled unsteadily and I learned too late that I did not have brakes.
There was no more I could do than to hold onto my handles and pray that I’d make it to the bottom without crashing. I’m still falling.
But I know if I make it to the bottom. I will never again climb to the top. The risk is far too great that I’ll only get pushed down once more.
Instead if I survive I will bike far away from my past and never look back.
It was only six months ago.
If you were unable to read the stats in the video they are listed below:

We fought for the right to vote
Only we stopped short
Many are abused, too many!
Enough is enough!
Now is the time to speak up!

On average 182 females were killed every year in Canada.
27 – husband
20 – common-law partner
15 – divorced or separated husband

76% of women sought refuge in shelters across Canada in 2004.

Of those who report the abuse:
70% – experience physical abuse.
50% – experience threats
46% – experience financial abuse
31% – experience harassment
27% – experience sexual abuse.

40% of these women had been in a shelter the previous year.
38% had been there 2-4 times.
10% five times or more!

Emotional abuse IS abuse!

November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

DON’T be a victim!
Speak out!

Duration : 0:9:5

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STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TODAY!

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:40:21 +0000

THIS VIDEO DOES HAVE SOME GRAPHIC PICTURES… BUT ITS REALITY! I WAS ABUSED BY AN EX FOR ALMOST 2 YRS I CAN SO RELATE TO THIS VIDEO. PLZ IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS ABUSED.. GET HELP! SONG USED WAS.. STUPID BOY BY KEITH URBAN!!!! LETS STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TODAY!

Duration : 0:6:34

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Rihanna’s Fight – Stop Domestic Abuse

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:40:18 +0000

Be apart of the solution, not apart of the problem. This epidemic is bigger then just Chris Brown and Rihanna. Your support should be towards the problem, not to place blame. It’s time to end Domestic Violence and we could be the generation to do it.

Duration : 0:6:4

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Domestic Violence

admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:21:34 +0000

These pictures are real and very graphic watch at ur own risk! Get involved stop domestice violence! Evil Triumphs when good people stand there and do nothing!!!

Duration : 0:4:43

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1084 – Stop Domestic Violence. Then Recovery Forward

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:54:20 +0000

Stop Domestic Violence. Then Recovery Forward

Duration : 0:10:41

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Stop Violence Against Women

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:54:12 +0000

This video is an advocacy material on the CAMPAIGN TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN by TOUCH Foundation, Inc. through the project entitled, “Strengthening Support System for Victims of Gender-Based Violence in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines” which is funded by CORDAID — The Netherlands. It aims to provide information to victims/survivors as well as the general public on how to seek assistance and services from concerned agencies and authorities.

Duration : 0:0:32

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KRS-one – Stop The Violence Movement (louder audio)

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:47:19 +0000

Music Produced by: Duane DaRock Ramos

The Stop the Violence Movement

We are in a state of emergency – school shootings, nooses being hung from trees, domestic violence, gang violence, police misconduct, brutality and war. In the midst of mass turmoil we cannot afford to stand still. We must use our influence to raise awareness, heal and move toward truth and solutions. We are going to make a change. We are going to build a brighter future. Be part of it. Apathy is no longer an option. Let’s stop the violence.

Peace,

KRS-ONE

Duration : 0:10:28

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Amnesty International: Stop Violence Against Women

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:32:05 +0000

http://www.amnestyusa.org/women

Piper Perabo and Amnesty International urge viewers to make some noise and stop violence against women.

Duration : 0:0:28

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Game to End Violence Against Women – PreProduction

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:05:20 +0000

Violence against women and girls is a pervasive global problem, often deeply rooted in cultural stereotypes. Violence against women is more detrimental than the apparent physical effects; it also contributes to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, unwanted pregnancies, and poverty, while harboring long-term emotional and mental issues and significantly impacting the global economy.

Despite deeply rooted beliefs, people do adopt new attitudes or behaviors if they are convinced that such change can improve their lives. Effectively targeted educational tools can enable people to identify and think critically about destructive stereotypes, identify negative personal and community costs, and practice alternative behaviors. To address the issue of Violence Against Women, students at the Emergent Media Center at Champlain College, along with Population Media Center, are creating an electronic game based on three successful methods: the UNFPA toolkit of culturally-sensitive approaches to create change, the Sabido methodology of entertainment-education, and the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football) “Fair Play” rules. Electronic games are a unique vehicle for reaching boys and young men. By profoundly shifting beliefs, stereotypes, and attitudes on gender issues, games can contribute to prevention of violence against women.

Visit http://www.emergentmediacenter.com/unvaw/ for more information.

Duration : 0:10:30

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Stop Domestic Violence

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:37:15 +0000

Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, or intimate partner violence) occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another. Domestic violence often refers to violence between spouses, or spousal abuse but can also include cohabitants and non-married intimate partners. Domestic violence occurs in all cultures; people of all races, ethnicity, religions, sexes and classes can be perpetrators of domestic violence. Domestic violence is perpetrated by both men and women.

Domestic violence has many forms, including physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, intimidation, economic deprivation, and threats of violence. Violence can be criminal and includes physical assault (hitting, pushing, shoving, etc.), sexual abuse (unwanted or forced sexual activity), and stalking. Although emotional, psychological and financial abuse are not criminal behaviors in some legal systems, they are forms of abuse and can lead to criminal violence.

This information can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_violence.

I do not own any of the pictures, or the music used. I merely put them together in this video that speaks out against Domestic Violence.

The National Domestic Violence hotline number is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Silence helps the violence. Speak out, stand up.

Duration : 0:2:19

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