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The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on Thursday, February 2nd, with additional provisions that go further in ensuring the safety and welfare of children in particular. This major feat was marred by Republican opposition, as not a single one voted in favor of the bill’s renewal. If [...]
There’s been much in the news about the alleged misconduct of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and how the accusations affect his legacy in the sport and maybe not enough emphasis on how said misconduct affected the victims of the abuse. While debates go on about the fate of Paterno’s on the field [...]
TheHill.com has a joint op-ed piece written by both Brian F. Martin (founder and chairman of The Makers of Memories Foundation) and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers, Jr. It highlights the message of The Makers of Memories Foundation. In order to break the cycle of domestic violence in this country [...]
Members of Congress Acknowledge Unique Impact of Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence, Encourage Legislative Action Congressional briefing from Makers of Memories Foundation draws attention to more than 43 million Americans living with impacts of childhood exposure to abuse. New York, NY – October 14, 2011: A Congressional Briefing on the damaging effects of childhood [...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Did you know that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month? To promote awareness, there will be events all over the country (see below). This is an important and exciting time to stop and consider how much progress has been made in the fight to end domestic violence, [...]
Every relationship has moments of true happiness and partnership and moments that are challenging and difficult. One of my greatest moments of my dad growing up was when I was 7 years old and got really sick all of a sudden. I was running for the bathroom and threw up all over the rug. I [...]
On September 2nd 2011, The Makers of Memories Foundation had a discussion with Rod Hairston, the author of Are You Up for the Challenge, International Performance Coach and former US Special Forces and child witness of domestic violence who has broken the cycle in his family. Rod shared his insights on the question: “How can [...]
For years, people have fought against domestic violence and wondered what really works. Our research efforts began with an intense review of clinical studies, academic papers and reports on the parameters and impacts of domestic violence and the various programs and services in current use. In April of 2011 the foundation convened a special summit [...]
Domestic violence is one of the largest human rights issues in our country today. Each year, 3.3 million children are affected. Yet, it goes on unmentioned. Domestic violence is considered a ”personal issue” and a “home issue”, but as this video shows it is an issue that affects everyone. Join us in breaking the cycle of [...]
In the conversation about what is domestic violence, one organization has worked hard to protect children, no matter what their family circumstances. SunnyKids, an Australian organization dedicated to “helping families and kids shine” is “at the forefront of supplying integrated community services” for at-risk families and children, aiming to break the cycles of disadvantage and [...]
The Children of Domestic Violence Foundation brings positive, transformational change to children impacted by domestic violence. You can make a difference.
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