Domestic Violence in the Work Place–the Worst Mass Murder Suicide in New Mexico History
It seemed as though Adrienne Basciano was doing everything right. Adrienne, who found herself in a volatile relationship with boyfriend Robert Reza, found the courage to end the relationship about a year ago. Having told her close friends and family that she was “scared of him”, she must have felt a sense of relief once [...]
Next Door‘s 40-Hour Training on Domestic Violence
Will be begin at Next Door’s Community Office on September 7, 2010 and run through September 25, 2010. This is the California state-mandated, 40-hour domestic violence training for those wishing to work with victims of domestic violence and their children. When: September 7, 2010 – September 25, 2010 (Tuesdays/Thursdays evenings and Saturdays) Download the schedule [...]
IMMIGRANT VICTIMS HAVE OPTIONS
The decision to escape violence in the home is one that is almost impossible to make alone. It obviously involves major effort from victims, but it also may involve non-profit advocate groups, social service agencies, and law enforcement. The process that helps victims escape their abusers can be difficult and can be more complicated when [...]
LAS VICTIMAS INMIGRANTES TIENEN OPCIONES
La decisión de escapar de la violencia en el hogar es casi imposible de llevar a cabo a solas. Obviamente se requiere un gran esfuerzo por parte de las victimas pero también se requiere de ayuda por parte de organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro, agencias de servicios sociales, y de la ley. El proceso de [...]
Jean Sloan – Volunteer Extraordinaire!
This month’s special volunteer honoree is Jean Sloan. Jean has been an integral part of the Next Door family since 2009. As a Next Door Neighbor, Next Door’s most valued volunteer group, Jean has helped Next Door provide the physical items that Shelter victims and their children need after fleeing sudden and sometimes life-threatening abuse. [...]
Iran Still Stoning Women for Adultery?
As of this writing, Sakineh Mohammadie Ashtiani, age 43 and mother of two children, was slated to be buried up to her chest so Iranian men could throw medium sized rocks at her as a punishment for alleged adultery, a ritual act called stoning. After international pressure, the Iranian government has decided not to stone [...]
What the Recent Supreme Court Ruling on Guns Means for Victims of Domestic Violence
Last week the Supreme Court ruled that the right to have a gun in the home for self-defense applies to states and localities. What this means on the street is that in places like Chicago, the city cannot restrict access to guns for ordinary, law-abiding citizens. The Supreme Court also reaffirmed that the Second Amendment [...]
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Grants Next Door $15,000
Great News! Long time supporter Kaiser Permenante Santa Clara has granted Next Door’s Children & Youth Program $15,000 to continue with its legacy partnership in providing Kaiser’s Educational Theater Program: PEACE Signs and Next Door’s Kid’s Club. This partnership has been helping elementary school students develop healthy conflict resolution and communication skills for almost 10 [...]
Next Door featured on ABC 7′s “The View From The Bay”
Jeannie Mirassou talks about the warning signs of domestic violence on this segment of ABC 7′s program ‘The View From The Bay”
Domestic Violence Against Men: Why Wasn’t More Attention Paid to Gary Coleman?
While the details of actor Gary Coleman’s death are still unclear, it is safe to say that the whole situation is a bit bizarre. On May 28, Coleman apparently fell down in the kitchen while his ex-wife, Shannon Price, was upstairs. When Price heard his cry for help, she chose not to assist Coleman but [...]