by Elizabeth Sullivan | Jul 14, 2019 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is about control and power and typically is perpetrated by men against women, though the frequency with which men are reporting abuse is on the rise. A recent study Prevention found that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have...
by Elizabeth Sullivan | Jul 7, 2019 | Domestic Violence
There are many kinds of domestic violence and destroys relationships. These relationships may include a spouse or intimate partner including dating relationships. It involves behavior on the part of one person to control and intimidate another. This behavior,...
by Jan Porter | Jun 28, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Fundraising, Leaving, Volunteering
Remember Me How many of you remember the name of a hurricane that you or someone you know was in? That name is distasteful in your mouth for that name. If someone says the name Camille, Helena, Andrew to you, what do you think about? You remember those names? If three...
by Jan Porter | Jun 21, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Fundraising, Leaving, Volunteering
A hurricane has hit your family and home. I pray that you prepared for the dangers and devastation that hit your family. I pray that no family member lost their life because of the hurricane. When the hurricane is over we can finally get our lives back in order. The...
by Jan Porter | Jun 14, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Leaving
The hurricane of domestic violence has a pattern. Waves, wind, calmness, waves, winds, calmness, waves, wind, calmness, waves, wind, calmness, waves, wind, calmness, waves, wind, calmness!!!!!! There is another similarity between a hurricane and domestic violence. We...
by Jan Porter | Jun 7, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Leaving, Uncategorized
The meteorologists give names to hurricanes. If you live in an area that gets hurricanes, you know there are specific things that must be done to prepare yourself, your family and your belongings. There are warnings from all media outlets, grocery stores prepare to...
by Shelby Ketchen | Jun 1, 2019 | Domestic Violence, Fundraising, Volunteering
Over the years, the most common question we hear from the public is “How can I help? There are many ways you can be of help to Reach Out Speak Out. First, we are in dire need of volunteers for our auxiliary committee. All that is required to be on our auxiliary...
by Shelby Ketchen | May 24, 2019 | Fundraising, Purple Passion
Since becoming the Board of Directors Chair, I have had many people ask me how they can help Reach Out Speak Out. Besides volunteering your time, we can use your talents and of course your treasure! Our families are always in need of gift cards for groceries and gas...
by Elizabeth Sullivan | May 18, 2019 | Volunteering
According to the dictionary, volunteering is considered an activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain. The services are to benefit other people or organizations. Volunteering is also a great way to develop skills and is...
by Elizabeth Sullivan | May 11, 2019 | Domestic Violence
So, you’ve done it. You’ve left your violent partner, gotten emergency help and you are on the road to a new and safer life for yourself and your children. Congratulations, you’ve shown incredible courage and strength and you deserve a pat on the back. It isn’t always...
