April 29, 2008
They took steps to end violence - and it’s a great thing
Last Sunday we went out to the “Taking Steps To End Violence Against Women And Children” awareness walk. This is an annual event held to raise awareness about the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault and to raise money to help Daybreak, The Rape Crisis Center and Girls Inc. in Worcester.
This is a link to some photos of the t-shirt display, above is the video we shot at the event. I spoke with Kim Dawkins, Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts. I also got some tape of Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts.
The event had a pretty good turn out. I hope that my small contribution of blog posting and vlog will help them raise awareness and support so the next one is even bigger. Speaking of which; this is an annual event so be on the lookout in the spring. They need everyone out there - that means you too.
If you couldn’t make it out to walk this year you can still help. These organizations need support year round. They need volunteers, supplies and money so they can keep helping women and children in crisis. Click on the URL’s below to find out how you can get involved in a specific organization. Or, go to the Taking Steps web site for information about this event.
There are hotline numbers and URLs embedded in the video. If you know anyone who is being hurt please help them by getting those numbers and web sites to them.
URLs for more information about the organizations:
- The Rape Crisis center of Central Massachusetts
- YWCA of Central Massachusetts / Daybreak
- Girls, Inc.
AND - I think that AK Consulting Services did a great job organizing the event. They did a good job of making an informative and family-friendly event. Despite the very sad reason for the event, it was a fun day.
So - if you missed it this year, get out there next year!
Ok, I’m done telling you what to do with your weekend now. Thanks for listening 
Link love - Thank you Wormtown Taxi for posting the video!
Also - thank you to Papamoka Straight Talk for cross-posting this to his blog here and on Raising Kids In America. Thank you!!
And - HUGE thank you to boston.com for linking to this post on their homepage for a day. It was a great thing to see that.
Thank you for what you do. An idea for next year would be to include men in your campaign. There are increasing numbers of men in both gay and heterosexual relationships who are being abused by their partners. There are virtually no resources for this underserved class.
Please check out SAFE.org (out of NH)
Thank you and good luck.
Comment by stepmom123 — April 30, 2008 @ 9:43 am
Thanks for the link love thingy but this was all about you and your post! It was a great piece! I loved it and I am so proud to have you as a blogging buddy.
I searched for the Boston.com link and I came up with zilch. I was going to include it in the post as a kudos to you. Next time that happens you better save the local link and by all means broadcast it on your site as soon as you find it!!!
Kudos to you anyway my friend.
Comment by Papamoka — May 1, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Thanks stepmom123. I actually am not involved in this campaign directly. I’m a freelance producer that shot and produced video about an this event happening in my town. You should contact the organizations directly to see if there are ways to work together.
No one should be hurt. It’s a great thing that you are working to help people be safe.
Thank you again for stopping by.
Comment by Claudia Snell — May 7, 2008 @ 9:33 am