Archive for June 29th, 2010

This one’s an Orwellian classic: “Kim Roberts, director of the coalition said, “The word ”women” is in our bylaws. It’s not meant to be exclusive but reflect the focus of the people we serve. That doesn’t mean it’s the only thing [member agencies do.” Court Decides Abused Men and Their Children Will Not be Bullied... »

We don’t think these people really believe this stuff – clearly they are oblivious to the problem of female-on-female violence. So break the tedium of your day and pay a visit to the website of the National Association of Men and Women Committed to Ending Violence Against Women: http://www.acalltomen.com/index.php   Here’s their contact information – let them... »

Have you ever heard the myth that 22% of all visits by women to emergency rooms (ERs) are for injuries from domestic assaults? The claim, of course, is ludicrous. The true percentage is less than 1%. But how can you prove it? Here’s how: 1. Total number of adult (15+ years old) women in US (2000):... »

An Oregon woman, a professional massage therapist, has recently accused former Vice President Al Gore of sexual assault. After the alleged assault in the Hotel Lucia, the woman called the Portland Women’s Crisis Line (PWCL). This what happened when she called the hotline: “They urged me to report the incident to the police but they did... »