SAVE at LSU Health Shreveport

Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day is a nationally-recognized day that takes place on the second Wednesday of October to raise awareness about the health impact of abuse in the healthcare and advocacy communities.

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In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Barksdale Air Force Base held a proclamation signing in support of sexual assault victims. Dr. Markey Pierre, Vice-Chancellor of External Affairs and Chief of Staff and LSUHS SAVE Officer, Grace Nickels represented LSU Health Shreveport at this empowering community event. The proclamation was signed by community leaders, survivors, and advocates, followed by the SAPR 5K Color Run.

LSU Health Shreveport students, faculty, and staff may receive confidential support and advocacy from the Sexual Assault and Violence Education (SAVE) Office in person (School of Medicine, Building C, Room 2-448), via telephone (318-813-7283), or via email [email protected].

Project Celebration, Inc. provides confidential support services to sexual assault survivors in Northwest Louisiana. This valuable resource is available to those in need 24/7 at 318-227-7900.

March 6-12 is national NO MORE week. NO MORE week was created to increase awareness, inspire action, and fuel cultural change regarding both domestic violence and sexual assault. This year's theme is "Join the Chorus" to free those harmed by domestic and sexual violence. Anyone can be part of the movement by showing your NO MORE sign and using the hashtags and on social media.

Today ends Stalking Awareness Month, but information and support are available all year long. SHARP (Stalking and Harassment Assessment and Risk Profile) (https://ukcdar.uky.edu/ls/index.php/57925/) is a research-informed safety management tool that provides a risk profile and safety planning suggestions for individuals who are experiencing stalking, harassing, and threatening behaviors.

Learn how to support a friend or family member who is experiencing stalking. Your response can make a difference in whether they feel validated to seek further help.
1) Listen and validate their experience. 2) Check-in with your friend/family member. 3) Assist them with a safety plan. Visit the Victim Connect Resource Center (www.victimconnect.org) for assistance. 4) Connect them with resources. SPARC (Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center) (https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are.../) offers information and resources.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Visit the SPARC (Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center) website at https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked/ for more information and resources. Confidential support is available on-campus through the SAVE (Sexual Assault and Violence Education) Office, 318-813-7283 or [email protected].

April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Use your voice to advocate for yourself and for others. For additional information or help call the SAVE office at 318-813-7283 or [email protected].

Thank you to Project Celebration, Inc., NWLA Family Justice Center and the Webster Parish Sheriff's Office for hosting the 2021 National Sexual Assault Awareness Month "Day of Action" kick-off. Community partners, survivors, colleges/universities, community leaders and concerned citizens united together to raise public awareness to sexual violence. The kick-off event provided an opportunity to promote the education and prevention efforts of community stakeholders working tirelessly to combat sexual violence in our communities. Communities are working together to create a culture of respect, equality, and safety.

Self Defense Class - Human Trafficking Awareness Week

Have you been thinking about taking a Self-Defense class? Today is your day! Check out the information below!

WEDNESDAY 3:00 PM, Betty Virginia Park
Self Defense Class
Jordan White will be teaching the class for anyone interested in learning ways to feel more empowered and in control if ever in a dangerous situation.
Class size is limited 20 people. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qY72pvHgv4YSVWgry6DxcerfTg6j6K0WVysSVkyb1WY/edit?usp=sharing

Self Defense Class - Human Trafficking Awareness Week Sheet1 Name,Email Shelby Rider,[email protected] Kathryn Murphy,[email protected] Shruti Vaidyanathan,[email protected] Brenna Sanders ,[email protected] Bryce Rushing ,[email protected] Vishwa Grant,[email protected] Natalie Domingue ,[email protected] Self Defense Class with Jordan White 3/24 ...

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The third annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week hosted by AMWA will be March 22-27! We are partnered with Purchased: Not For Sale, a local organization that provides rescue, relationship resources, and recovery to women who are victims of human trafficking.

We have some amazing events planned for the week that are outlined below!
Today begins Human Trafficking Awareness Week. Human Trafficking is a multi-faceted human rights issue that negatively impacts victims including individuals in our community. Please join in today and get some insight into this widespread issue.

MONDAY 12:00 PM, Zoom
“Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Setting”
A panel consisting of experts around the Shreveport/Bossier City area discussing how to identify and care for victims of human trafficking.

Link to Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84152228193?pwd=S0hNWXA3TEwzLzhPeWp2a3Q1eFhWdz09
Meeting ID: 841 5222 8193
Passcode: 345986

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If you are being stalked, chances are you know the stalker. People that know you have the most information about you including your daily routines. So mix it up everyday! Drive a different route to work, grab lunch at a new spot, shop at a different mall or grocery store - just change up your routine! And remember to always be observant and have a safety plan. If you need help with this, reach out to us at 318-813-7283 or the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/our-mission.

Would you know how to help someone being stalked? You don't have to be their super hero! Connect them to the national stalking resource available at www.stalkingawareness.org/victim-service-provider-resources or contact the SAVE office at 318-813-7283.

Are you being stalked? If so, are you anxious and depressed.
if so, please visit the SPARC website at https://www.stalkingawareness.org/victim-service.../ for more information. And help is available on campus through the SAVE office, 318-813-7283 or [email protected].

While technology can be an asset at most times, for victims of stalking it can also make them more vulnerable. Please visit the SPARC website at https://www.stalkingawareness.org/victim-service-provider-resources/ for more information. And help is available on campus through the SAVE office, 318-813-7283 or [email protected].

Help is available through the SAVE office at 318-813-7283 or [email protected].

So how much did you really know about Stalking? Look below and see how you did. And remember, if you or someone you know is being stalked, help is available by contacting the SAVE office at 318-813-7283 or [email protected].

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT STALKING?

1. How many people are stalked in the United States each year?
d. 3.4 million

2. How many states have stalking laws?
d. 50

3. Most stalking victims are celebrities.
b. False

4. Most stalking victims will report the stalking to the police.
b. False

5. What percentage of victims know their stalker?
c. 75%

6. What percentage of victims are stalked by a current or former
intimate partner?
c. 30%

7. Which of the following is a common stalking behavior?
Following
Frequent phone calls
Monitoring computer usage
d. All of these

8. If you ignore a stalker, he or she will go away.
b. False

9. Most stalkers are mentally ill.
b. False

10. Technology is used only by the savviest stalkers
b. False

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. How much do you think you know about Stalking? Take this quick quiz and tune in later for the answers!

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT STALKING?

1. How many people are stalked in the United States each year?
a. 85,000 c. 2 million
b. 1.2 million d. 3.4 million

2. How many states have stalking laws?
a. 25 c. 48
b. 34 d. 50

3. Most stalking victims are celebrities
a. True
b. False

4. Most stalking victims will report the stalking to the police.
a. True
b. False

5. What percentage of victims know their stalker?
a. 2% c. 75%
b. 29% d. 83%
c.
6. What percentage of victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner?
a. 5% c. 30%
b. 11% d. 44%

7. Which of the following is a common stalking behavior?
a. Following c. Monitoring computer usage
b. Frequent phone calls d. All of these

8. If you ignore a stalker, he or she will go away.
a. True
b. False

9. Most stalkers are mentally ill.
a. True
b. False

10. Technology is used only by the savviest stalkers.
a. True
b. False

Thank you Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for investing in survivors' needs and ensuring that the basic needs of the most vulnerable are being met. We are thrilled to launch a program that removes barriers for survivors of domestic violence!

https://lcadv.org/domestic-violence-coalition-secures-landmark-funding-for-domestic-violence-housing-program/

As you decorate your home for the holidays and shop for gifts for loved ones and friends, please remember that for people in abusive households, there is no peace just because it is the "holidays". If you, or someone you know is at risk, help is available. You can contact the SAVE program office at 318-813-7283 or one of the advocates at Project Celebration, Inc., our community shelter, at 318-226-5015.

Help is available. If you know someone struggling contact the SAVE office at 318-813-7283, Project Celebration, Inc. (PCI) at 318-226-5015 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).

How much do you know about domestic violence?

October – the month we take time highlight the issue of domestic violence. And while Louisiana’s rate of women murdered by men has decreased slightly over the past year, according to a recently released national report, the state still ranks 5th in the nation. The same report also reveals that Louisiana’s rate of women murdered by men remains 77% higher than the national average, at 2.26 homicides per 100,000 females. These numbers are frightening, especially if you are one too many women living in abused households. Couple that with the COVID19 pandemic and families being quarantined in their homes for extended periods of time and you can just imagine the fear that some are living in right now. So be observant – if you see or know of someone struggling and living in fear reach out to them. There are resources available in our community. Help can be reached by contacting the SAVE office, 318-813-7283 or Project Celebration, Inc. (PCI) at 318 226-5015. PCI provides advocacy 24/7 and as well as safe housing.

Project Celebration has some great events lined up for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2020 begins on October 1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, victims of abuse are more isolated than ever before. In an effort to continue reaching others and bring awareness to the seriousness and prevalence of Domestic Violence, we will be sharing the No More message, activating bystanders, and sharing information that can help those who are experiencing violence during this unprecedented crisis.