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SongSmith Gathering 2010
By now most people have heard about the success of SAFE's inaugural SongSmith Gathering. The event was a great success because of the vision of the producers at Looking Glass Productions and the true talent of the performers.
During the day the Moonshine Babies were performing in the amphitheater outside of the Porter Center on the Brevard College campus surrounded by the Whimsical Art festival. The night, ticket holders were treated to a gathering of singer-songwriter talents Shannon Whitworth, Beth Wood, Julie Lee and Nikki Talley.
The audiance responce was unbelievable. People were quotated as saying "that was the best show I have ever heard" and others were already making plans for next year. Another audiance member was overheard, "I have not seen this much talent in years". The great news is that Looking Glass Productions and all the singers have committed to next year. We will see you in 2011.
For more information, call Kimberley Austin at 885-7233 or e-mail at
HealthDay News reported on June 8th 2010 that Children of abused women are at increased risk of being obese by age 5.
The study included almost 1,600 children born between 1998 and 2000. Their mothers were interviewed when the children were born and again after one-, three- and five years of age. Height and weight measurements were taken when the children were 3 and 5 years old.
Some form of intimate partner violence was reported by more than 49 percent of the women and 16.5 percent of the children were obese by age 5, the researchers found. Children whose mothers were victims of abuse were more likely to be obese by age 5 than children of mothers who didn't experience such violence. The link between obesity and an abused mother was stronger in girls than in boys, and also among children whose mothers said they lived in unsafe neighborhoods.
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Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
North Carolina Council for Women
This time of year, people tend to talk about what makes a good “beach read.” Before you slip into a topic that takes you miles away from reality, I ask that you consider an important real-life read from the pages of the Independent Weekly.
Writer Samiha Khanna has drafted a compelling look at the recent spike in domestic violence incidents in Wake County, especially among our immigrant population. While this trend bears some familiar characteristics – numbers tend to escalate during difficult economic times, as well as when the temperatures rise – the challenges experienced by women with language/cultural barriers and limited awareness of resources is especially troubling.
The N.C. Council for Women/Domestic Violence Commission is dedicated to providing grant funding to qualified local organizations that provide direct services to women in need. There has been an increase in the number of agencies that provide services to women who only communicate in their native languages – a vital link since cultural barriers often make these women reluctant to step outside of their homes to seek relief from the physical or emotional abuse taking place inside.
Since many affected women are not in the workforce and are unaware of local resources – or doubt the validity of their concerns because abuse may be an ingrained cultural experience – they are more likely to trust and accept assistance from those within their native country network. Talking with a counselor in Spanish, or communicating online in Korean, greatly increases the chances of their escaping violence and integrating into their new community.
The Council for Women encourages all women and girls who have experienced domestic violence to seek help by calling a community resource or us at 919-733-2455 (toll-free, 1-877-502-9898). No matter what words or language you use, your concerns will be heard.
Our name stands for Shelter Available for Family Emergencies. We are dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in Transylvania County.
SAFE is a place that offers shelter.
SAFE offers court assistance.
SAFE has free counseling services for anyone effected by domestic violence or sexual assault.
SAFE has numerous resources, support opportunities and referrals options to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
SAFE has a 24 hour Response Line
SAFE is involved in Abuse Prevention
SAFE is a voice of public awareness
SAFE works with local agencies to advocate for the clients
SAFE does a wide range of community outreach programs
SAFE does not want to break up families.
SAFE will not make anyone go to its shelter, but shelter is available if you need it.
The website is a place where anyone can find information, resources and assistance. We encourage those effected by domestic violence and sexual assault to give us a call at 885-7233.
We're here for you 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Free.
