public service announcement

[Guest guest]

Stop the Abuse

every year approximately 1.5 million american women are

assaulted by a current or former partner. another 2000 are

killed. often, their terrified children witness the

violence. thats why I wanted to remind you that this

October is the 15th annual domestic violence awareness

month. just a few ways to get involved: shop at stores

donating a percentage of a days proceeds to the family

violence prevention fund, a national public policy and

educational organization {Marshall's will donate a

percentage of October

4th sales, and Liz Claiborne will give 10% of October 18th

sales}; wear a purple ribbon; send a postcard urging your

doctor to screen patients for domestic violence. [call

888-rx-abuse for a free postcard; you can also order free

kits for creating community programs] and something to

remember always: if you or someone you know is being

victimized, call the national domestic violence hotline at

800-799-safe or your statewide hotline or local domestic

violence program.

please pass this on to everyone you know!!

Sue

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