What isdomestic

violence?

The term Domestic Violence describes the range of behaviours or actions taken by a person to control and dominate another person. The violence is used to intimidate, humiliate or frighten a partner of an intimate relationship, or to make them powerless.

People often think of domestic violence as physical violence, such as hitting or slapping. However, domestic violence takes other forms, such as psychological, emotional, financial or sexual abuse.

What is Domestic Violence?

Who can be the victim?

ANYONE. Domestic violence can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, gender, or religion.

Men, Women, and Children can ALL be the victims of domestic violence.

Who can be the Victim?

The effects of Domestic Violence on its victims is immense.

Self-blameGuilt and ShameLow self-esteem and lack of confidenceAngerFearIsolation from othersSelf-regulation and hyper-vigilanceSocial withdrawal

Effects of Domestic Violence

Children in homes where there is domestic violence are also more likely to be abused and/or neglected. Most children in these homes know about the violence. Even if a child is not physically harmed, they may have emotional and behavior problems.

Effects of Domestic Violence(continued)

domestic violence:Statistics

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to the women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States. That’s more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.

On any given day in Canada, more than 3,000 women (along with their 2,500 children) are living in an emergency shelter to escape domestic violence.

Half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.

domestic violence: Statistics

Domestic Violence =

hugeWhat can we do to stop it?

Let’s start by not ignoring it!

Domestic violence is happening everywhere, even within the most seemingly normal households.

Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation believes that ALL violence is unacceptable. Whether its violence against women, men, or children.

It helps individuals with all social, economic, racial, religious, cultural, and relationship backgrounds.

“To raise awareness of the impact domestic violence has on our society while helping its

victims.”

mission Statement

jeremy's memorial foundation:

History

History

Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation started as a family group with a need to do something positive in a memory of a sweet little boy named Jeremy Harris, who lost his life at 3 and a half years of age due to Domestic Violence.

Donna, Jeremy’s aunt founded the charity in April 2001. Her 10 years of hard work and determination has led the charity to become what it is now.

With over 60 members and hundreds of supporters, they still remain 100% volunteer-operated.

History (continued)

How does it help?

They’re a “Public Foundation” That means that they’re a support organization to other existing charities that are dedicated to helping the victims of Domestic Violence.

How does it help?

They support…

• Charities operating Transition Houses (30 day crisis shelters for women and children impacted by Domestic Violence)

• Children who witness abuse programs• Charities with teen education programs regarding relationship

abuse

jeremy's memorial foundation:

Partnerships

They are partners with CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES, OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society, and they also provide financial support for the "Prevention of Violence Against Teen Women" project.

They are also very active in working with transition houses. They paint, decorate and provide extras to enhance the living conditions for the victims who reside at transition houses such as "Nova House”, "Virginia Sam" and, "Evergreen" in Surrey.

Partnerships

Some examples of things provided to Transition Houses are:

Painting and redecorating bedroomsAudio/Video Security SystemBeds, Cribs, Playroom furnishingsCouches, Coffee table, End tables and LampsHighchairs and strollersVacuum cleaners and clock radiosCarpeting and Laminate FlooringSolid wood dressers and night tablesMajor kitchen renovation

Partnerships (continued)

Nova Transition House

Before After

Evergreen Transition House

Before After

jeremy's memorial foundation:

Programs

These planners are helpful because people in crisis often have trouble with organization and this provides a place to keep track of appointments. The quotes and sayings are inspirational, informative and some are humorous. Emergency information is also provided.

They are distributed through various Transitions Houses, Outreach Programs and Other Women’s Programs throughout B.C. They are provided free of charge.

Specialized Monthly Planners

This is a workbook for children who have been exposed to or experienced domestic violence. This 80 page workbook is intended for use in the Children Who Witness Abuse program (over 90 in BC) and is supplied at no charge to registered charities.

The book is meant to help children:

• Identify and express feelings in a healthy way• Understand that it is not their fault• Increase their self-confidence• Develop conflict resolution skills• Learn about self care• Think about their hopes and dreams

Children’s Workbook

Many women and children leave their home and all their belongings when they arrive at a transition house feeling frightened and alone. It can be the smallest things that can help one cope and show that people care.

A single pair of pajamas is a small price to pay to give someone a sense of caring and comfort.

PJ Project

Just this last year, they’ve distributed 7,500 planners, just over 1,500 children’s workbooks and 500

new pairs of pajamas.

Let’s support and empower these victims, offer them the help they need, and most importantly, let them know that they’re not alone.

With your help, we can have a society without domestic violence where everyone is safe and respected in their own home.

Thank you =

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