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THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS is comming up i ask that you rember the women and children spending thier THANKSGIVING and CHRISTAMS

in womens shelters do one thing for me and my daughter as survivers of abuse please give what ever state your in please look in your

phone book to a shelter and give what ever you can give where its money ,your time ,or just going out to buy things that the shelter needs

they have so many needs these shelters things they need things we often take for granted like diapers, things like underware personal things

phone cards. it even helps doanation your old cell phones and the phone chargers , give all the things that come with the cell phone ..to the shelters becalse the old cell phone can be used for 911 phones

  everyone has used cell phones they dont use. the children most of the time dont even have a little teddy bear to snuggle

with at night becalse if thier mother had left thier father they lefted as i did with the clothes they had on thier backs.

 and if you own a co. and you can give money to help even build a womens shelter please give any way you can.

 these women need so much like councling and a shelter please help them and the children so  they

wont be one less in this world by staying in the abusive relationships. thank you from the bottem of my heart.

 this thanksgiving and christmas iam going to get my husband and my 15 year old daughter to vollanitre at a womens shelter

even if its just to help serve them food . whats our time worth? cant we give something so simple to the ones that are needie?

 and give to the children give them a little toy would your child miss just one toy? to give to a child in a shelter

thanks from the bottem of my heart. i rember that christams 2001 i went to my room crying my daugher was 8 years old at the time

 i asked god how could i explaine to my daughter i didnt think santa would come and bring her gifts

becalse i had no money no family i had nothing i even busted what family we had leaving her father

but i had to . to look into the eyes of your child and see thier whole world had been ripped apart. but

thanks to the good people they gave to the shelters my daughter got toys one of the staff  even got me a few nice things

underware and make up things we take for granted so if we can give give for the broken familys give your childs old toys

i know everyone can helpl some way even if its only in prayers thanks

The International Purple Ribbon Project
Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Awareness/Prevention
P.O. Box 159, West Swanzey, NH 03469-0159
603-357-1050 purplerp@cheshire.net


Thank you for your interest in the International Purple Ribbon Project. We have been gratified and inspired since our beginnings in 1994 by the support shown us around the world. Our long-term goal is to bring an end to all interpersonal violence. We understand that a social problem of this magnitude will require many steps to eliminate. We can only do this one step at a time. That process begins with people like you, countless other IPRP supporters, and over one hundred and thirty affiliated groups and organizations worldwide. The IPRP is known to be in over thirty-five countries and in every state in the USA. Our information has been translated into at least forty languages. None of us can hope to reduce or stop interpersonal violence single handedly, but each one of us can change our own behavior, be a responsible role model, set an example, and promote violence awareness and respect. A common desire by a group of likeminded people to end interpersonal violence and abuse spurred this campaign, which began early in 1994, and it grows in strength daily. If we persevere, change will occur over time. Meanwhile your own efforts among friends and family and in your community will bring you a sense of satisfaction and the knowledge that you are part of the first step towards a solution.
You are welcome to utilize our flyer to promote awareness where you find it is needed. The flyer can be translated into any language with our permission. The Flyers can also be altered to include local resources for victims and supporters. However, the spirit must remain consistent with the IPRP mission: we are caring, concerned people who are working to end interpersonal violence. This refers to rape, physical and sexual assault, school violence, molestation, the sexual exploitation of children, and all physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect of children, spouses, partners, and the elderly. In nearly all of these situations, the victim knows the perpetrator, and they are often related. The IPRP mission does not include any form of war or political violence. All forms of interpersonal abuse are violent in nature (even sexual or verbal abuse) regardless of whether or not the victim reports experiencing any physical pain or has visible wounds. This is so because the perpetrator instills fear and psychological trauma in the victim. All types of abuse result in significant damage to the victim.
Violence in our communities is often behavior spilling over from violence in our homes. This is fuelled by public tolerance and apathy towards violence and abuse. Severe interpersonal violence among family members is frequently known but kept as a guarded secret. Those who are abused often become perpetrators of abuse. Many victims become substance abusers and suffer from behavioral and emotional problems resulting from their trauma. A personal history of childhood abuse has been linked to high rates of physical and mental illness, suicide, substance abuse and addictions, behavioral problems, prostitution, promiscuity, and criminal behaviors. These long-term effects of abuse harm both the victim and everyone around them to some degree, and result in a significant expense to society. It is far more costly to be reactive to violence and abuse than it is to be proactive in terms of prevention, education, early intervention, and treatment. We fuel these problems by tolerating violence among our friends, families, neighbors, and in our communities. We must accept responsibility for our attitudes and act appropriately. In order to stop the violence, we must first see to it that every man, woman, and child is aware of the problem. We must ask them to consciously stop tolerating, enabling, or engaging in this self-destructive epidemic among humans. Stopping violence is everyone’s responsibility.
Violence in the media plays a significant role in enhancing violent behavior, serving as a negative template for tolerance which children are now exposed to essentially from birth. We have all become desensitized in varying degrees to the real life results of violence beyond the TV screen.
If you can start a purple ribbon campaign in your community, school, place of worship, or business organization, everyone will benefit. If you wish to purchase purple ribbon but can’t find it locally, see the suggested ordering information below. Even if you just wear a purple ribbon or tie one to your car, that gesture is a welcome addition to our campaign. We appreciate even the most personal and small efforts on your behalf to help the IPRP grow. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Mary Durant
Co-Founder and Spokesperson
The International Purple Ribbon Project

PURPLE RIBBON ORDERING INFORMATION:
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1-212-255-4224 (USA)
pattern #1016 (lapel size)
color #470 (regal purple)

Mint Green Ribbon for the Awareness of Abuse

Stop Abuse. Join My Mint Green Ribbon Campaign

The history of the Mint Green Ribbon is very simple.

I was abused, neglected, abandoned, etc... as a child. In January 1995, I established the Mint Green Ribbon for the Awareness of Abuse. I saw everyone walking around me with ribbons of different color, most predominant the red ribbon for AIDS awareness. I thought, why is it that abuse survivors/victims don't have a showing of support like this??? So I had to choose a color.

After researching all the different colored ribbons out there, I chose mint green. Pink (often for baby girls) was associated with breast cancer and blue (boys) is associated with freedom of speech, school violence, etc. Since mint green wasn't taken, I thought it was perfect. It involves boys and girls, no sex in particular, representing us all as one.

This page is your one-stop resource for the materials needed to start spreading the Mint Green Ribbon for the Awareness of Abuse campaign in your area. I can send you a mint green ribbon or you can make your own to proudly display. Please urge others to wear a mint green ribbon to indicate they are a survivor of abuse or to show their support for abuse awareness.

©Mint Green Ribbon for the Awareness of Abuse, Inc. and
A.B.U.S.E. statement by Holli Marshall

Everything you need to start your own Mint Green Ribbon campaign is right here.

 
 

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Posted on 09:22AM on Oct 12th, 2008
Fantastic commentary. I've worked with women in shelters and know of what you speak. My Mom was beaten by two husbands. Maybe she made poor choices but even so, she didn't deserve that. Please give so that others may have a place of safety.
Posted on 10:04AM on Oct 12th, 2008
I have been giving to many shelters wherever and whenever I could. Several things should be pointed out. One is that if you are a man, please don't just show up at a shelter. Make contact through a church group or by phone. Many shelters do not list addresses or phone numbers for obvious reasons. One thing about old cell phones tha a lot of people may not know is even though you have the service turned off, the phone by law is supposed to be able to call out to 911. Make sure that if you donate your phone that the charger be given too. I doesn't help to have a dead battery if it is needed. And the last thing I need to stress. If by some chance, you as a male should be able to help do repairs at a shelter, please remember to respect their privacy and don't come off as a typical macho man. A lot of these women have suffered enough at the hands of men. Be patient with both the women and their children.
Posted on 10:08AM on Oct 12th, 2008
thank you for all your coments ! dont forget the chargers too
Posted on 10:10AM on Oct 12th, 2008
what can you do if you know or suspect a friend is being abused? sometimes it just helps to be there and let them cry on your sholder or even ask the police or hospitals for numbers for shelters
Posted on 11:08AM on Oct 12th, 2008
thanks for the informations.
Posted on 10:46AM on Oct 14th, 2008
Oh, Girl, this is GREAT! Thank you for putting it out there! Keep up the good work. * Sorry, I haven't been around in a while; I've had the flu for the last two weeks - UGH - better, now.
Posted on 01:06AM on Oct 19th, 2008
I work with women and child dealing with domestic violence at times through work. It's always heart breaking. Thanks for posting this and getting the word out.
Posted on 01:08AM on Oct 19th, 2008
back in 2001 i stayed at womens shelter with my daughter so alot of what i type is from things ive been threw .
Posted on 01:21AM on Oct 19th, 2008
Well, you are a survivor and I applaud you and respect you, my friend!!
Posted on 07:16PM on Oct 23rd, 2008
I do't know about elsewhere but around here the shelters have an office that is elsewhere from the shelter for the security of the women. There are so many ways to help tho, from donations of food and clothing and niceities to just a card saying hang in there and celebrating the holidays. Even something so simple as magazines (most of us read them and then as soon as possible toss them, If they are this months, consider giving them as well) and even court houses are being arranged for the safety and confort of victims/survivors and children, consider a coloring book, childrens book or magazine for their 'waiting' room.
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