Domestic Violence Survivor Hopes to Inspire Others to Leave Abusive Relationships
Domestic violence survivor hopes to inspire others to leave abusive relationships
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Ten of those women sought shelter from abuse for themselves and their families more than once. Another 302 domestic violence survivors, offenders and children who witnessed abuse received counseling and therapy at the Esperanza Support Center.
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Ferry crash in New York: With 'full speed right into the pier'
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The Seastreak ferry usually takes commuters from ports in “New Jersey to Pier 11, East 35th Street and World Financial Center.” When the ferry … As part of the routine investigation, the ferry's captain is being tested for drug and alcohol. More …
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Top 11 List Top 11 Rock Novels
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Ten Thousand Saints brings together many worlds that, on the surface, may seem discordant: drug abuse, accidental death, homosexuality, teenage pregnancy, abortion, AIDS, and the DIY straight-edge punk scene of New York in the late 1980s. … Toru also …
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Protect Your Baby vs FAS & FAE Video – “Sacred Trust” is a beautiful, sensitive prevention video for all audiences, especially American Indian and Alaska Native nations. Sacred Trust adresses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) among American Indian and Alaska Native women and promotes an alcohol-free lifestyle during pregnancy. Individuals from various nations are shown giving no-use messages: parents and foster parents, a tribal elder, a health educator, and a Native American man. The film promotes zero tolerance for alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and drugs for all pregnant women. This film describes the effects of exposure to alcohol and drugs on the fetus during pregnancy. This video which was produced by USDA, Food and Consumer Service for use in the WIC program addresses Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Individuals of various Nations present messages that encourage women to say “NO” to alcohol. These messages are presented as a family of Plains Indians prepares throughout the day to attend a powwow. During the video, the image of Chief Sitting Bull appears conveying a message of spiritual value. While the individuals in the video represent a few Nations, the message is of vital importance to all Native American and Alaska Natives. Public service announcement public domain video produced for US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Food Program Divisions (SFPD) and the Food and Consumer Services (FCS) — produced by the Video, Teleconference and …