December 2015 Community Education E-bulletin

12/1/2015

Welcome to the December 2015 edition of Hope House's Community Education E-bulletin!

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Holiday Giving
2. Hope House Donation Needs
3. Sexual Assault
4. Domestic Violence
5. Children & Youth

6. Miscellaneous News
7. Local News
8. Parents' & Youth Service Providers' Section
9. Faith Communities Section

Baraboo Public Library teens displaying the two quilts they made for Hope House shown with Heidi, Hope House's Attorney, and Laci, Hope House's Support Services Case Manager.

Holiday Giving
Around the holidays, people often ask what gift items they can donate to Hope House for the people we work with. Here is our holiday wish list:

For Children and Teens: board games, arts and craft supplies, pajamas, slippers, jewelry, candy or chocolate, sports balls, winter outdoor toys and activities, gloves or mittens, socks, family-friendly DVDs and toys
For Adults: area spa certificates, Walmart gift cards, gas cards, bathrobes, slippers, bath products, manicure/pedicure sets, coffee or tea, calendars or weekly planners, journals, gloves or mittens, socks and underwear

Please note that all items should be donated unwrapped. You may donate wrapping paper if you wish for parents to be able to wrap the presents for their children.

Hope House Donation Needs
Monetary donations are most needed. Individuals have the option of donating online. Please note that a portion of your online donation will go towards PayPal fees. Donations can be mailed to Hope House, P.O. Box 557, Baraboo, WI 53913. We also appreciate gas cards, gift cards (Walmart, Kwik Trip, Walgreens, Kohl’s), taxi vouchers from Baraboo Taxi, and used cell phones, iPods and iPads. Please note that we are not accepting stuffed animals/plush toys, used toys, clothes (except for new sweatshirts and sweatpants), shoes, used books, furniture, TVs, bar soap, hats, scarves or travel-size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or body wash. Current needs include

Bathrooms: Toilet bowl cleaner, Toilet paper, Deodorant, Disposable razors, Small garbage cans with bags, Nail clippers, Cleaning supplies such as Lysol disinfecting spray and floor cleaner, Clorox wipes, Hairspray, Bleach, Bathroom rugs and bath mats
Kitchen: Paper towels, Ziploc bags, Silverware, Tupperware, Small mason jars, Dishwasher soap, 13-Gallon garbage bags, Brush for cleaning bottles, Sip cups, Saran wrap, Aluminum foil
Food and Beverages: Meat, Fresh fruit and vegetables, Yogurt, Cheese, Canned soup, Snack items (crackers, granola bars, etc.), Fruit juice, Milk
Laundry: Powder laundry detergent, Dryer sheets, Fabric softener sheets
Clothing for Women and Kids: Winter boots, Socks, Women’s underwear, Medium-Large size pajamas, New sweatshirts and sweatpants
Misc: Vacuum, New white full/twin bed sheets, Double stroller, Baby wipes, Band-Aids, Diapers and pull-ups, Pocket-sized calendars, Baby bottles, Umbrellas, Hangers, Weather radio, Journals, Exercise balls, Yoga/exercise DVDs, Relaxation CDs, Baby thermometer, CD players, Regular light bulbs

Special Note about Travel-Size Items: We encourage those looking to donate travel-size items to donate them to the Backpack Project. The Backpack Project strives to provide Baraboo School District students who are financially challenged to enter the school doors on the first day ‘just like everyone else’ and to show these children the community supports and encourages them to learn and do their best. If interested in donating towards this project, please contact Becky Hovde at 608-963-8230 or hivebiz@centurytel.net.

News and Research
Sexual Assault

The Rape Trial Everyone in America Should Be Watching: “Charged with 36 offenses including sexual battery, forcible oral sodomy, stalking, and rape, ex-officer Holtzclaw allegedly targeted 13 women during his three-year tenure with the Oklahoma City Police Department. His victims reportedly ranged in age from 17 to late 50s, but the unifying thread of his accusers is race. Holtzclaw targeted African-American women…Despite the horrific nature of the allegations, and increased national attention and debate about issues of racially motivated police misconduct, the investigation of and subsequent trial for Holtzclaw remains largely under- and unreported in many major news outlets. In a historical moment in which campaigns to end sexual violence and to address racism at all levels of the criminal justice system thrive, a case involving an alleged serial rapist of black women has garnered far too little national outrage”…Read more
The Untold Financial Cost of Rape: “Some described how their rape led them to drop out of college, setting them back years in pursuing their education and delaying their entry into the workforce. One woman said her rape untethered her entirely. Beset by depression and a sense of worthlessness, she accepted low-paying jobs that made it hard to afford the counseling she desperately needed. Some survivors talked about the costs incurred because they had to move; they no longer felt safe living in the cities or towns or apartments where they were assaulted. Some described getting help from their family members, who felt a financial impact as well. Others were left on their own”…Read more
Powerful Video Reveals What No One Tells You About Sexual Assault: “A new video from Buzzfeed Yellow beautifully brings this message to light, with three very different survivors of assault, one of them a man, reciting a poem that describes ‘what no one tells you about being assaulted.’ The first three lines of the poem, recited by each member of the trio, emphasize the ongoing stereotypes about victims of assault”…Read more

What Every Survivor of Sexual Trauma Needs to Know: “Although everyone copes with trauma and the healing process differently, the following are some universal truths that I wish every survivor of sexual trauma could hear”…Read more…Read related article: The Heart Wrenching Reality of Sexual Assault
Six Steps for Healing From Child Sexual Abuse: “I was in this mess because I'd had the audacity to speak the truth about our incestuous family, and was in the process of removing grandparent rights, in protection of my children…I had a lot of work to do to get healthy, and it took time. I still have residual vulnerabilities related to my childhood. But I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that one can rise from victim to victor. Here are a few tips gathered over time”…Read more
Trafficking Survivor 'Raped 43,200 Times': Woman Highlights Reality of Human Trafficking in Mexico, the US: “Karla says she was abused for as long as she can remember and felt rejected by her mother. ‘I came from a dysfunctional family. I was sexually abused and mistreated from the age of 5 by a relative,' she says. When she was 12 she was targeted by a trafficker who lured her away using kind words and a fast car”…Read more
Peace Corps Volunteers Blamed, Punished for Reporting Sexual Assault?: “Nearly 7,000 Peace Corps currently serve in about 65 countries. Roughly one in five of them is sexually assaulted during that service, according to the results of a recent anonymous Peace Corps safety questionnaire, obtained exclusively by CBS News. The report also shows that nearly half don't report the assaults. Pressure to change a culture of victim-blaming goes back years, but some survivors still claim they are blamed or punished”…Read more

Domestic Violence

One Woman’s Story of Surviving Domestic Violence as an Undocumented Immigrant: “Oyokue also found herself lucky to become involved with an organization for domestic violence survivors. It was through this organization that she was informed that she could apply for a visa because she had been a domestic violence survivor. She immediately began the process and now, eight years later, is in the midst of the final paperwork for securing her green card. She says that at the time of her abuse, she didn’t worry about the consequences of being deported because of her immigration status. The only thing on her mind at the time was surviving the abuse, protecting her children, and seeing justice served”…Read more
Rob Manfred Needs to Send Message on Domestic Violence with Jose Reyes Suspension: “So, after being arrested and charged with ‘abuse of a family or household member’ on Halloween, the first player to face the new policy is Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes…The reason that MLB has this policy, and does not just rely on the legal system, is for public perception, and domestic violence must be punished more harshly than drug use if the public is going to perceive the league as being serious about this. A first positive test for perfromance-enhancing drugs is 80 games. Start from there”…Read more
Greg Hardy Plays During Cowboys' Game Despite Shocking Domestic Abuse Revelations: “The release of graphic photos of the injuries NFL star Greg Hardy allegedly inflicted on his ex-girlfriend in 2014 has caused a massive uproar. But the Dallas Cowboys player still took the field on Sunday…‘The number of men on Twitter defending Greg Hardy, Cowboys; and/or ripping abused girlfriend is horrifying,’ said sports writer Jeff Pearlman. ‘If the #Cowboys were not aware of the evidence against Greg Hardy, it was because they chose not to know. Jerry Jones knew what he was doing,’ wrote ESPN reporter Ed Werder”…Read more

[WI] To Divorce an Abuser, Support is Thin: “Looking back, Elise sees what a precarious crossroads she was at when she turned to Legal Action of Wisconsin for help with a divorce and child custody. Her attorney at the Oshkosh office, Jacquelyn Jaworski, said for every one person her team decides to help, they have to turn away five. For several years, state government has not provided funding for civil legal services for domestic violence victims. In the 2015-17 budget, lawmakers allocated $500,000 annually for victims who cannot afford attorneys for civil cases such as injunctions, divorces and child custody. Advocates say it's not nearly enough for the needs they see, and it's far short of what neighboring states provide”…Read more
Settlement in New York Domestic Violence Case May Set Broader Precedent: “In a possible violation of the law, the Bon-Ton employee was sent home by a manager shortly after revealing that her estranged husband had threatened her life the day before. Under the terms of the settlement, Bon-Ton did not admit any wrongdoing, but agreed to change its policy so that employees in a similar situation are not required to procure a protective order to stay on the job”…Read more

Children and Youth
Mindfulness: Helping Youth Learn to Feel Emotions and Choose Their Behavior: “Neuroscience has revealed in recent years that trauma resulting from adverse childhood events can actually change the brain — for the worse — of a developing child. And their thought processes and behaviors can become impaired as a result… A growing number of experts, including psychologists, social workers and physicians, have found a new tool in their kits for treating young people: mindfulness”…Read more

Hundreds of Nude Photos Jolt Colorado School: “At least 100 students at a high school in Cañon City traded naked pictures of themselves, the authorities said Friday, part of a large sexting ring…Members of the high school football team, the Cañon City Tigers, were at the center of the sexting ring…Mr. LeDoux, the district attorney, said the investigation would look into whether any adults were involved, whether children were bullied into participating, and whether any illegal sexual contact occurred”…Read more

Miscellaneous News

What a Creepy Bloomingdale’s Ad Tells Us about America’s Understanding of Rape: “She added, ‘I doubt the person who created this was consciously thinking about sexual assault. Male or female, whoever it was who came up with this — and the many people who okayed it — just don't get it. Date rape is still a huge problem — and yes, there’s more attention paid to it than before, but not enough attention’”…Read more
Doctors, Lawyers And Even The Bank Can Help Identify Elder Abuse: “Elder abuse, which can take the form of sexual or emotional abuse, physical violence and even financial manipulation, affects at least 10 percent of older Americans, according to a review article in the Nov. 12 New England Journal of Medicine. That figure, researchers note, is likely an underestimate, since it’s based on self-reported cases, and potential victims often suffer from dementia or are otherwise isolated from people who might notice something is wrong”…Read more

Orange the World to End Violence against Women: “This year, to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world, the UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign aims to ‘Orange the world.’ During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, from International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November to Human Rights Day on 10 December, ‘Orange Events’ will take place around the world”…Read more...Read related article: 16 Ways to Mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Local News

News 8 Investigates- Fighting for Victims' Rights [Juneau County]: “Imagine being the victim of a crime only to have the offender released years later a few miles or even blocks from your home. That was the possibility two area women faced recently. And now they're fighting for changes in the system”…Read more
Dealing with domestic violence challenging, potentially dangerous: Check out this article in the Portage Daily Register
Cole McCormick, 23, Poynette, was found guilty after entering a no contest plea to felony second degree sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl…Read more
Sean Larson, 24, Lodi, bound for a jury trial for felony of repeated sexual assault of a 9-year-old…Read more
Bradley Weinke, 35, city of Lodi, sentenced to two years of probation and $1,404 in fines for abusing the woman he was living with…Read more
Justin Wagner, 28, of Wisconsin Dells, sentenced to three years in prison after pleading no contest to charges of strangulation and suffocation, misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, each as domestic abuse…Read more

Jordan Newsome, 31, of Portage, sentenced to nine months in jail and five years of probation, convicted of sexual assault of a 15-year-old and returning to the same girl while released on bond…Read more
George Zeimet, 65, of Lodi, plead not guilty to two felony counts of repeated sexual assault of a child, case heading to trial…Read more
Brett Berryman, 26, of DeForest, has posted bond after being held in Columbia County Jail accused of 13 counts of possession of child pornography…Read more
Samuel Nichols, 26, of Wonewoc, charged with three counts of possession of child pornography…Read more
Anthony Perez, 17, of Baraboo, has been charged as an adult for sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl…Read more
Gregory Behling, 19, of Poynette, is charged with felony first degree sexual assault of a child under age 16 by use of threat of force or violence…Read more

Parents and Youth Service Providers' Section
Help Your SRO Support Bullying Prevention Efforts: “NIOT is proud to join the U.S. Department of Justice/COPS Office as we release a new guide to help law enforcement officers and agencies address and prevent bullying. "Preventing and Addressing Bullying and Intolerance: A guide for law enforcement" is intended to be a primary resource for law enforcement officers who can play a vital role in educating children and adults about problems resulting from bullying, teasing, and all forms of bias; offering ways to prevent and intervene in bullying situations; and helping to break cycles of bullying and transform student behavior. The guide features anecdotes from Not In Our School campaigns. Download the guide.

Sexting Handbook: Common Sense Media has released a new handbook for teens on sexting. Check it out here.

Understanding Your Students: A Glimpse into the Media Habits of Tweens and Teens: “That's why we're pleased to release a new report, the Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Tweens, which paints a more complete picture of how tweens and teens are using media”…Read more…Read related article for parents: The New Guide to Managing Media for Tweens and Teens

Faith Communities' Section

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: “Each day from November 25 until December 10, FaithTrust Institute will highlight different aspects and ideas for addressing gender-based violence. These will include videos of colleagues and trainers discussing their work, webinars to further your education, meditations and prayers, and artwork to inspire. Please come back each day to see the latest offering”…Read more
There's Domestic Violence in the Bible. Let's Talk About It: “This October—as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month—we’re featuring a new online series called Troubling Texts: Domestic Violence in the Bible. With thought-provoking commentary from experts, pastors, and emerging scholars, we'll take a hard look at how scripture has been used to justify domestic violence…Follow the series and journey with us as we seek to provide healing and hope to the church. For in the words of Rev. Haslanger: ‘if we keep silent, if we ignore the human cost and spiritual degradation of domestic violence, then we are failing the people we are called to serve’”…Read more

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