RICADV Offices Closed (Hurricane Sandy): Monday, October 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 29, 2012
CONTACT: Reza Clifton at RICADV; Phone: (401) 467-9940; Cell: (401) 497-5246

Responding to the State of Emergency issued by Governor Lincoln Chafee, "the offices of Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be closed on Monday, October 29, 2012" said RICADV Executive Director, Deborah DeBare. The emergency declaration and subsequent closure by RICADV is linked to the potential problems predicted with the arrival of Hurricane Sandy to the East Coast shoreline.

Those needing help immediately should call 911 for safety/emergencies or 211 for questions about how to prepare or recover from Sandy. 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Sunday, October 28, 2012
CONTACT:  Cristina Williams at RICADV; Phone: (401) 467-9940; Cell: (917) 940-3729

CANCELLATION
The Play Behind Closed Doors and Media Dress Rehearsal
To Be Held At Trinity Repertory Company Dowling Theater on
Monday, October 29 Have Been Postponed Due To Hurricane Sandy

[Providence, R.I.] The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) and Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships (SOAR) today announced the cancellation of the play, Behind Closed Doors, that was to be held on Monday, October 29 at Trinity Repertory Company's Dowling Theater. The media dress rehearsal that was slated for 2 p.m. has also been canceled. Trinity Repertory Company's building is being closed as a precautionary measure as Governor Lincoln Chafee has issued a state of emergency and officials are warning residents of the strong potential for power outages and flooding throughout Rhode Island.

"Unfortunately, the unpredictability of this storm has required us to adjust our plans for Behind Closed Doors to ensure the safety of our attendees," said Deborah DeBare, executive director of RICADV. "We appreciate the tremendous support we have received for this groundbreaking effort and are working on additional performance dates."

A new date for the Trinity Repertory Company performance should be announced later this week. All tickets to the October 29 performance will be honored.

An additional performance at the University of Rhode Island has been slated for early December 2012. More information can be obtained by visiting soarinri.org within the coming weeks.

"Behind Closed Doors" is an original play written and performed by 15 survivors of domestic violence from SOAR, a task force of RICADV. This performance is a true account of their experiences with domestic violence, hope and survival, and seeks to draw you into their lives to dispel the stigmas of this often misunderstood abuse. The script was crafted by Trinity Repertory Company teaching artists Michael Williams and Francesca Montanile, who mentored the SOAR members in cultivating their performances. The play was developed over ten 90-minute sessions in which the survivors journaled, wrote poetry and told stories that were weaved into a play composed completely of their own words. The women speak both their own words and the words of their fellow survivors. All proceeds from "Behind Closed Doors" benefit SOAR/RICADV in raising awareness towards ending domestic violence.

SOAR's mission is to promote, advocate and work towards the elimination of domestic violence and to embody and give visibility to the voices of abused women.

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Telemundo Providence Announces Línea de Ayuda on Domestic Violence

Experts from the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be available to help Spanish-speaking viewers

Providence - Telemundo Providence, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, will be hosting a Línea de Ayuda on Tuesday, October 23rd. This on-air call to action and helpline provides Hispanic viewers with information and resources about this important issue.

Experts from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence will be joining the WRIW Telemundo team to bring viewers, and those in need, the opportunity to reach out for support. All calls received will remain confidential.

"Domestic violence is a community problem. That is why Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the No More/No Más campaign call for community involvement to end domestic violence," said Deborah DeBare, executive director of the organization. "We are pleased to have the support of Telemundo Providence, whose Línea de Ayuda plays a vital role in reaching diverse households."

This Línea de Ayuda takes place during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. "Despite considerable progress in reducing domestic violence, an average of three women in the United States loses their lives every day as a result of these unconscionable acts," declared the official proclamation from the White House earlier this month.

Watch Telemundo Providence on Tuesday, October 23rd, from 4pm to 6pm, and call the number on the screen to talk in Spanish with a representative of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

For more information on the event and how to participate in it, please call (401) 463-5575 or visit holaciudad.com.

WRIW Telemundo Providence is owned by ZGS Communications, a Hispanic-owned media company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, that owns and operates the largest group of Telemundo affiliate television stations. WRIW prides itself on its commitment to service, local programming, and the celebration of Hispanic heritage. Visit Telemundo Providence on holaciudad.com, a Spanish language web portal which features local news, community information and resources, and city guides, or call our sales team at (401) 463-5575.

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Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence Invites Community Members to Launch NO MORE Campaign at Press Conference with Senators Reed and Whitehouse; Congressmen Langevin and Cicilline; and Attorney General Kilmartin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 1, 2012
CONTACT: Cristina Williams at RICADV: (401) 467-9940; Cell: (917) 940-3729

Find out what they are saying about the RICADV, the NO MORE campaign to end domestic violence, and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Event includes a special preview performance from the SOAR play, "Behind Closed Doors," unveiling stories of domestic violence, hope and survival

[Providence, RI] The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) today announced the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month by launching its NO MORE campaign at a press conference in the State House.

"RICADV is calling for community involvement to end domestic violence and sexual assault. That is the heart of the NO MORE campaign, which asks everyone the question, 'what will you do?' and stresses intolerance to any kind of abuse," said Deborah DeBare, executive director of RICADV. "Every Rhode Islander has a role in preventing domestic violence."

Through the implementation of the national NO MORE campaign, RICADV intends to educate the community in ways everyone can help—the first step being a resounding pledge to say NO MORE to any kind of intimate partner violence. The NO MORE logo is the first unifying symbol to express support for ending domestic violence and sexual assault. Like the peace sign, the "support our troops" ribbon, or the AIDS ribbon, the goal of the campaign is to use the NO MORE symbol to help unify all organizations and people who want to end domestic violence and sexual assault.

Read more: NO MORE Press Conference Release