Citizens Against Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign
Addresses the need to raise awareness of domestic violence as a problem in Hancock county and the need to promote those resources and agencies that are available to assist victims.
Labeling the Problem:
- Domestic violence occurs in Hancock County
- Violence within the home has not been viewed as a problem in our county, so few resources have been allocated for promoting its awareness and prevention
- Many victims, and others associated with the victims, are not aware of the services available to them in our county
Solution:
- Developed “Neighborhood Walk Against Domestic Violence”
- Mini-grant application filed to the United Way of Central Indiana
- Free signage opportunities identified
- Media sources contacted for support
- Complete budget prepare
- Packet created with useful information about domestic violence
Team Members:
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Nancy Cooksey
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Jennifer Daily
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Robin Ritchie
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Jon Ritterbush
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Mikel Theobald
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Jason White
County Office Information Listing
Issues Considered:
- Senior Transportation
- Young men’s (ages 10 – 14) sex education program
- County Office information listing
- Support for developmentally disabled citizens
Project Choice: County Office Information Listing
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Questionnaire sent to all county offices to obtain data
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Information published in “The Image” and distributed to 45,000 county residents
Group Members:
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Claudia Hays
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Amy Kleine
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Penney Larison
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Grant Nesbit
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Heather Rogers
Infants First – Patterns For Life
Labeling the Issue:
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Lack of Childbirth education
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Social agencies are teaching mothers only how to play with their babies
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No county-wide method promoting childbirth classes
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Lack of infant safety seat availability
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Liability issues with loaners
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Maintainance issues
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Inventory issues
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Infection control issues
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Lack of infant seat education in Hancock County
Action Plan:
- Childbirth classes
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Submit grant application (prenatal education)
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Create brochure for childbirth classes
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Distribute brochures to local churches, high school counselors, physicians, and social agencies
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Track participation
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Infant safety seats
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Submit grant application (infant safety seats)
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Contact local retailer
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Create infant safety seat vouchers
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Develop financial application
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HMHHS social worker to track
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Group Members:
- Ben Crouch
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Britney George
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Billie Gunn
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Stacey Lewman
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Traci Scott