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STATEMENT Thursday, March 1, 2012 |
Regarding the arrest for domestic violence of West Warwick Police Detective Jonathan Caldwell
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Sara Molinaro, RICADV: (401) 467-9940, Cell: (732) 546-1162
Statement by Deborah DeBare, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
“The response of the West Warwick Police Department, regarding the arrest of one of their own, Detective Jonathan Caldwell, for domestic disorderly conduct, demonstrates progress in the field of domestic violence. At the same time, questions surrounding the policies and protocols for handling police officers accused of domestic violence need to be raised.”
“We believe that implementation of a defined protocol in the case of police-involved domestic violence is in the best interest of establishing community trust, victim safety and departmental consistency. We hope that in this case, the West Warwick Police Department is complying with model policies and protocols pertaining to the surrender of firearms pending the outcome of the case.”
“Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of power and control which begins slowly, escalates over time, and is potentially deadly. Certain risk factors can heighten the chance of lethality, including the history of violence, threats of deadly force, and the presence of firearms. In this case, it is particularly troubling to see the contrast between reports that Detective Caldwell was charged with domestic assault in a 2008 case, and the court record which shows this current case as a first-time offense.”
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RELEASE Friday, February 3rd 2012 |
Governor Chafee Proclaims February Rhode Island Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
Groups honor Champions for Change to U.S. Senator Whitehouse, State Senator Lanzi and local Rhode Islanders
[Providence, RI] Today, Governor Lincoln Chafee presented a proclamation marking February as Rhode Island Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. February was made National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month by the U.S. Senate in 2010 after years of “awareness months” for domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. Attention to teen dating violence has grown in recent years, especially after the murders of two young Rhode Island women, Katie Brown of Barrington and Lindsay Ann Burke of North Kingstown.
“I am proud to designate February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Rhode Island,” Governor Chafee said. “Teen dating violence has had a devastating effect on families and communities throughout our state, and we must work together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our young people.”
Several local agencies presented awards to “Champions for Change” for their work on teen dating violence prevention. This year’s Champions are U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Senator Beatrice Lanzi, Dawn Romans, a health teacher in the Warwick School District and the Chariho Theater Group from Chariho High School, with advisor and school social worker Tracy Jennerwein. The awards were presented by the Katie Brown Educational Program, the Lindsay Ann Burke Memorial Fund, Day One and the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence and its six member agencies.
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STATEMENT Monday, January 23rd 2012 |
Regarding the domestic violence murder of Stacie Dorego
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Sara Molinaro, RICADV: (401) 467-9940, Cell: (732) 546-1162
Statement by Judith Earle, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center & Deborah DeBare, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
“Our hearts go out to the children, family and community of Stacie Dorego. We are horrified and saddened by this gruesome act of domestic violence. Her tragic death, the first domestic violence murder of 2012, reminds us how far we still must go to realize a society free of domestic violence.”
“We are particularly saddened to hear about such young children found at the scene of the crime. Domestic violence has powerful and long-term impacts on children who live in homes where domestic violence occurs. Children who witness violence often experience trauma-related problems ranging from developmental delays to trouble in school, and they are much more likely to become involved in abusive relationships as they get older. In 2011, member agencies of the RICADV provided shelter, counseling and other services to 739 children in our state. ”
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STATEMENT October 26, 2011 |
Regarding the apparent domestic violence murder/suicide of Amber & Jeffrey Arruda
Statement by Kristin Lyons, Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Rhode Island & Deborah DeBare, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
CONTACT: Sara Molinaro, RICADV: (401) 467-9940, Cell: (732) 546-1162
“Our hearts go out to the children, family, friends and community of Amber & Jeffrey Arruda. We are horrified and saddened by this apparent act of domestic violence. Their tragic deaths are a harsh reminder that we still have a long way to go to achieve a society free of domestic violence in Rhode Island. Our hearts break for the sons of the Arruda family, who will be forever impacted by losing both of their parents to domestic violence at such a young age.”
“Though not much has yet been released about the deaths of the Arrudas, the laws in Rhode Island are clear. Any act of violence between intimate partners in our state is classified as domestic violence under law. This tragedy reminds us that while not all domestic violence is reported, there is always a history. Victims often experience months or years of emotional, physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their intimate partner without ever having called the police.”
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COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: 4 de octubre de 2011 |
Lo que los niños ven puede afectarles por vida
La nueva campaña de la Coalición contra la Violencia Doméstica de Rhode Island (RICADV, por sus siglas en inglés) aumenta el nivel de conciencia sobre cómo se perjudica a los menores de Rhode Island cuando éstos presencian actos de violencia doméstica
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: Martes, 4 de octubre de 2011
CONTACTO: Chris Wilhite en RICADV, teléfono: (401) 467-9940; Móvil: (401) 829-2564
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Patricia Rivera speaks to a crowd of over 80 about her experience
as a mother of children who witnessed domestic violence.
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[Providence, RI] La Coalición contra la Violencia Doméstica de Rhode Island inició hoy el Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica al lanzar una nueva campaña de concientización pública sobre cómo los niños de Rhode Island resultan perjudicados al presenciar actos de violencia doméstica. La campaña, titulada "Lo que ven puede afectarles por vida", pone a la luz la realidad usualmente no expresada que presenciar actos de violencia doméstica tiene efectos profundos y duraderos en los menores. La RICADV está promoviendo la nueva campaña al involucrar a grupos comunitarios y agencias de servicio social en el estado que trabajan con menores que pueden estar presenciando violencia doméstica en casa.
Deborah DeBare, directora ejecutiva de la RICADV, dijo: "Cuando hablamos de violencia doméstica en Rhode Island, no solemos mencionar el profundo impacto que tiene sobre los menores que viven en esos hogares. Sabemos que si los niños ven u oyen actos de abuso doméstico, los coloca en un riesgo mayor de estar involucrados en relaciones abusivas más tarde en sus vidas. Sin embargo, estos riesgos se puede reducir a través de terapia adecuada y relaciones cercanas con familiares que no son abusivos.”
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Regarding the domestic violence murder of Shirley Donnelly
Deborah DeBare, executive director of the RICADV
“Our hearts go out to the family, friends and community of Shirley Donnelly. We are horrified and saddened by this act of domestic violence. Her tragic death is a harsh reminder that we still have a long way to go to achieve a society free of domestic violence in Rhode Island.”
“Ms. Donnelly’s appalling murder reminds us that domestic violence can be deadly no matter how it is inflicted. Abusers will use whatever weapons they have at their disposal to threaten, harm and control their victims. Sometimes those weapons are guns and knives, but too often we see ordinary objects like cell phones, used to stalk and harass. Sadly, we also know that abusers can end their victims’ lives using no weapon beyond their own hands.”
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