http://www.tcfv.org Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:59:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en March 5, 2010  Yuma, AZ -- A few yes or no questions can help save the life of a domestic violence victim.  The questionnaires are called lethality assessments, and researchers at Johns Hopkins University have just approved new version to help first responders identify the level of risk for every ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/question-form-can-save-lives-of-domestic-violence-victims/ Over 5,000 Victims Served in One Day - Hundreds of Victims Needs Unmet Austin, Texas – March 8, 2010 – A snapshot of the “State of Domestic Violence in Texas” captured in a new survey released today by the National Network to End Domestic Violence shows many domestic violence programs across ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/%e2%80%9cnew-domestic-violence-survey-shows-critical-shortage-in-funding-for-domestic-violence-victims-in-texas%e2%80%9d/ Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton is asking women to donate their old handbags to help victims of domestic violence. His office is teaming up with the Texas Advocacy Project for a campaign called Handbags for Hope. Organizers collect purses and distribute them on Mother's Day. Each bag includes a packet with pamphlets and ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/have-an-old-purse-donate-it-to-fight-domestic-violence/ Hays-Caldwell Women’s Ctr in San Marcos seeks Master’s in Social Work with 2 + years experience (REQUIRED) to supervise University interns, provide advocacy, crisis services, and case management to adult victims of abuse.  Experience working directly with people and multi-tasking skills are essential.  Spanish speaking preferred.  Salary range $32,000 - ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/advocacy-specialist-san-marcos/ Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center in San Marcos seeks person to provide advocacy, crisis services, & case management for adult victims of abuse. Must be knowledgeable about resources & community services. Exp. working directly w/people and multi-tasking skills are essential. Some evenings possible. Spanish speaking preferred. Salary $29,400 (Additional $500 for bilingual ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/advocate-san-marcos/ ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The connection between domestic violence and animal abuse is a big, ongoing problem in New Mexico, and a number of different groups are trying desperately to call attention to it. Many people refer to it as "The Link." "It's been a recognized phenomenon for hundreds of years, but we ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/domestic-violence-animal-abuse-linked/ By Hanna Roos Thousands of women sit in prison because they fought back against an abusive person in their lives, but they don't always get to share their stories in court, said panelists Feb. 24 at the Cornell Law School. "Physical, sexual and psychological violence are fundamental, underlying reasons for women's incarceration," ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/panel-ponders-justice-systems-handling-of-crimes-born-of-domestic-abuse/ Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center in San Marcos seeks a Technology and Data Coordinator.  Responsible for coordinating the preparation of all non-financial reports, ensuring accuracy, and data entry of client and volunteer statistics and donor information. Primarily responsible for maintaining HCWC’s web presence, maintaining all databases, and managing all HCWC statistical data ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/technology-and-data-coordinator-san-marcos/ by Kevin Reece / 11 News HOUSTON – Teenagers are armed with a new generation of high-technology stalking tools, according to The Houston Area Women’s Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of domestic violence and helping domestic violence victims. Earlier this month, Spring Woods High School ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/cyber-abuse-growing-in-teen-dating-violence/ TYLER, TX (KLTV) - A Tyler non-profit agency is getting some help to promote its message from a man you probably watched in a pretty big game earlier this month. Cody Glenn plays linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, and is a native East Texan, raised in Rusk. His grandmother and aunt ... http://www.tcfv.org/tcfv-content/east-texas-football-star-speaking-out-against-domestic-violence/