OUR HOUSE New Birth to Violence Free Living VOICES

July 2019 - Greenville, MS Volume 5

Voices Making a Difference - Newsletter

 Did you know that spiritually July denotes " signs of movement, activity, and expansion?" This newsletter will feature new programs, new opportunities to join the movement to end domestic and sexual violence, as well as, past and future community collaborations! Enjoy...

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WOMEN'S SUPPORTIVE CALLS GROUP

SISTERS OF FAITH Addressing the needs of adult "children of domestic and sexual violence ." Contact Dr. Davenport at 662-334-6873 for additional details.

A CALL FOR AGES 13-24

Are you ready to be ENGAGED EDUCATED and EMPOWERED ... Join our W.A.V.E. Youth Council W.A.V.E . W orking A gainst V iolence E verywhere We are looking for devoted and energetic young people who are willing to take decisive actions to end dating abuse and sexual violence and are committed to building and promoting healthy relationships~ Contact Felecia Thomas at 662-334-6873 for additional details. Upcoming Events "Protect Her at All Cost" October 16, 2019 Contact Person: Tammie Hudson, Violence Prevention Coordinator (MVSU) Featured in picture: Raymond Banks Derrick Henderson Maurice Metcalf Zac Sios Sponsored by: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mississippi Valley State University Chapter Mississippi Valley State University Campus Violence Prevention Program and Our House, Inc. 3 rd Annual Conference Soaring into the Future with  Visionaries’ VOICES August 8, 2019 Pre-Conference Register Here MBOE has approved the pre-conference for 5 CE hours 3.75 of the hours are Cultural Diversity related. August 12-14, 2019 General Conference Register Here MBOE has approved the main conference for 15.60 CE hours 5.10 of the hours are Cultural Diversity related.  Social Workers and Faith-Based Communities Addressing African American Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Issues Through Dialogue, Teaching and Sharing

PAST EVENTS On June 27th and 28th, Our House, Inc., the Greenville and Greenwood Police Departments and the Bolivar County and Yazoo County Sheriff's Departments hosted their FIRST "Delta-Wide Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training". Nearly 68 officers received training!

 Last month, Our House, Inc.'s CEO, Dr. Patricia A. Davenport, had the honor of presenting at the Office on Violence Against Women's 2019 Culturally Specific Services Program Institute: "Culture and History: Archiving our Past, Enlightening our Present, and Celebrating our Future" training. Please congratulate Dr. Davenport when you see her! She represented the Mississippi Delta well!

Our House, Inc. 662-334-6873 office * 662-332-5683 hotline voices@ourhousevoices.com * www.ourhousevoices.com

VISION STATEMENT: A world free of interpersonal violence. MISSION STATEMENT: To lead, empower and inspire change by eliminating domestic violence and sexual violence through intervention, prevention, prosecution, victim protection and sustainable restoration in rural communities; and, to enhance the lives of survivors of interpersonal violence by providing services that meet the psychological, spiritual and cultural needs of those we serve.

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EDUCATIONAL LINKS When the Abuser is a Cop https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/police-domestic-violence/ Sexual Assault Consent Explained A Cup of Tea Dear Universe: 200 Mini-Meditations for Instant Manifestations Book on Meditation From a Survivor SPECIAL NOTE: We do not endorse the purchasing of any items. We are ONLY sharing information that may be useful to survivors and advocates.

Thank you Dr. Davenport for granting me the opportunity to create our July's educational newsletter. It is my hope that this tool provides the reader an opportunity to glance at a few of the great things that are happening at Our House! We are eternally grateful to each of you for continuously supporting our agency, as we seek to educate and empower our community to end dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Warmly, Felecia Thomas Healthy Relationship Director

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