2008 has been a great year for the domestic violence database! We are working to fininsh collecting domestic violence data from over 52 counties in Indiana. The data from the 52 counties will be in the database before the years end. I have begun to request domestic violence data from Illinois.Just recently, I was on the cover of N'Digo Magazine in Chicago, Illinois! The Editor, Zondra Hughes, wrote, "Myra, You are a beautiful spirit and I have been trying to thank you for your contribution for two days, but the phones keep ringing about you! May you receive all the support you need to make this very needed service successful."
I was also interviewed by Jim Williams a CBS 2 Chicago News Reporter. He did a wonderful interview to let everyone know that we do exist and that we are expanding to include the entire United States!
I was also in the Newsletter Entitled, "After The Trama", written by Mildred Muhammad, Wife Of The DC Sniper. There are many more media interviews to follow!!! I am excited that everyone has such positive responses regarding the domestic violence database!
I've received so many emails of gratitude and appreciation from victims of abuse. The correspondence has been very positive and I continue to be inspired by the overwhelming support from victims of abuse, their families and the general public. A special thank you to the individuals inquiring with me wanting to volunteer, The Weaker Vessel, Inc. will continue to expand and need more volunteers to continue the expansion. The database has been receiving donations and this is very important because it will provide for the database to continue to grow and expand and facilitate much more efficient data entry of the conviction records and orders of protection. Please continue to send in your donations and ask others to do the same.
I have several upcoming speaking engagements scheduled for 2009 and will provide the information on the dates and times within my blog and web site. There have also been some changes and updates made to the web site because of the vast amount of emails received from victims and their family members who wish to contribute criminal conviction records to the database. The number of email requests to update the database has grown to hundreds of requests each week. The requests are from victims and their family members across the nation, requesting to include their specific abusers conviction records within the database. We now have added an additional feature to the database which allows either a past victim or someone working on behalf of the victim to publish their abusers information by following specific guidelines.. This is how it works:
1). Requests for additions to the database must include a Certified Copy of the Criminal Court Conviction Record/Proceeding
2). A money order or cashier's check in the amount of $12 made payable to The Weaker Vessel, Inc.
Once this information is verified, we will add their abusers name to the database...
I have several upcoming speaking engagements scheduled for 2009 and will provide the information on the dates and times within my blog and web site. There have also been some changes and updates made to the web site because of the vast amount of emails received from victims and their family members who wish to contribute criminal conviction records to the database. The number of email requests to update the database has grown to hundreds of requests each week. The requests are from victims and their family members across the nation, requesting to include their specific abusers conviction records within the database. We now have added an additional feature to the database which allows either a past victim or someone working on behalf of the victim to publish their abusers information by following specific guidelines.. This is how it works:
1). Requests for additions to the database must include a Certified Copy of the Criminal Court Conviction Record/Proceeding
2). A money order or cashier's check in the amount of $12 made payable to The Weaker Vessel, Inc.
Once this information is verified, we will add their abusers name to the database...
It's that easy!!!
We continue to reach out and hope to continue to grow and to collaborate with many other organizations that wish to help promote domestic violence awareness and prevention. Alexis A. Moore with Survivors In Action and also, Simone Travis-Tate of the organization; Vessel of Honor, Inc. are also helping to promote the database. We encourage non-profits, victim advocates, survivors and the public to get involved. One person can make a difference and help to prevent domestic violence. I was saddened by the unfortunate collaspse of "Nadgas Law" a California Domestic Violence Database Law initiative that did not pass through the Senate. A special work of thanks to Assemblywoman Fiona Ma of San Francisco, California for carrying this initiative and for making domestic violence prevention a priority within our nation.
We at The Weaker Vessel, Inc. will work hard to continue to expand and to include conviction records from all across the nation. The Vessel will continue to grow and to expand because prevention of domestic violence is and always will be a top priority because this life saving information must continue to be available to the public to help to save lives.
This is what I know:
Abusers come from all walks of life, their subtle cruelty and sometimes blatent acts will now be highlighted no matter what occupation or socioeconomic status they may have. Every convicted offender will no longer be able to hide their deviant conduct. Whether it be the attorney, teacher/school administrator or pastor that you respect or the law enforcement officier that works the best in your neighborhood all of those convicted of abuse will no longer be able to hide their brutal acts deep beneath the shadows. No convicted abuse is exempt from the database because domestic violence and abuse is not a "blue collar" crime!!! It can happen to anyone and by anyone.
We at The Weaker Vessel, Inc. will work hard to continue to expand and to include conviction records from all across the nation. The Vessel will continue to grow and to expand because prevention of domestic violence is and always will be a top priority because this life saving information must continue to be available to the public to help to save lives.
This is what I know:
Abusers come from all walks of life, their subtle cruelty and sometimes blatent acts will now be highlighted no matter what occupation or socioeconomic status they may have. Every convicted offender will no longer be able to hide their deviant conduct. Whether it be the attorney, teacher/school administrator or pastor that you respect or the law enforcement officier that works the best in your neighborhood all of those convicted of abuse will no longer be able to hide their brutal acts deep beneath the shadows. No convicted abuse is exempt from the database because domestic violence and abuse is not a "blue collar" crime!!! It can happen to anyone and by anyone.
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