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Upcoming Events
· Orange Blossom Festival: April 17, 2010
· Iris Festival: April 24, 2010
· Cinco de Mayo Parade: May 1, 2010
· Porterville Fair: May 12-16th, 2010
· Drive-Thru Dinner: May 20, 2010; Tickets sold at CCFCC & Eagles Lodge
News
February 2010 Has Been Declared
The National Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, violent relationships in adolescence can have serious ramifications, putting those who are victimized at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and violence in their adult relationships.
The California Healthy Kids Survey shows that 7 percent of 11th grade students in California said they were victims of teen dating violence in the past 12 months. The problem is compounded by lack of appropriate response by parents and other adults. In a survey published in 2009 by Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Family Violence Prevention Fund, the majority of parents surveyed believed they have had a conversation with their teen about what it means to be in a healthy relationship. However, the majority of teens surveyed said that they have not had a conversation about dating abuse with a parent in the past year.
Don’t Wait!
If you or someone you know is experiencing violent relationships,
Call CCFCC Hotline # (559) 784-0192 that is available 24/7 for help.
Things to watch for…
Emotional and verbal abuse
May include:
· lies and broken promises
· keeping a person away from family, friends or interests
· insults and threats
· Controlling a person (how to dress, what to do, what to buy).
Physical abuse
May include:
· punching, kicking, shaking, slapping or chocking
· attacking with a weapon
Sexual abuse
Is rape or any other kind of unwanted sexual comment, advance or contact.
Abuse is never the victim’s fault.
Abusers often blame the other person for “causing” the abuse. But the only person responsible for the abuse is the abuser!
YOU CAN
END AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP!
If you would like to sponsor a fund raiser to benefit Central California Family Crisis Center contact the business office at (559) 781-7462
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