a local newsletter brought to you by Ross County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

February 2016Volume 1 Issue 1

Countless individuals are desperatelyseeking help every day. For many, theyare so enveloped in the loveless cultureof violence that they are unaware of thehelp that surrounds them. Put an end tothe stigma and reach out.

To read more of these figures, visithttp://www.ncadv.org/learn/statistics.

Thank you, Ross CountyAs you skim over RCCADV’s newest andmost recent publication, perhaps you’repassing time between college coursesor maybe you’re deliberately interestedin consuming a much-needed socialservices flavor of news.

We are more than appreciative of yourtime and of the opportunity to informreaders of resources, to stir communityengagement in societal welfare, and toencourage Ross County residents to putan end to domestic violence.

Putting ‘Unity’ in CommunityIn 2015, Chillicothe made national newsand was cited by The Huffington Postlast September when 6 women wentmissing in a mere 16-month span.Community members attended vigils tohonor the missing women. Many alsojoined RCCADV in our community walkto Shine a Light in the Dark last June.The Missing Person Task Force took thelead as a tip line in a recent nationalmanhunt.

While many lives end in tragedy,RCCADV invites you to press on andhelp weaken the legacy of violencetoday. We’re counting on you to spreadour wealth of resources. Expect to seemore ways to get involved next month.

–Amanda Doyle, RCCADV case manager

Our newsletter’s humble debut:The focus of our newsletter is to servethose in the community who are seekingguidance and support. The ripple effectof domestic violence encompassesmany needs not limited to legal support,shelter, and resource referrals. We lookforward to providing monthly issues!

Who we are:Ross County Coalition AgainstDomestic Violence, or RCCADV, is a non-profit organization that dutifully servesRoss County residents through a vastarray of services for victims of domesticviolence and related concerns.

What we offer:RCCADV provides services to women,men, and children who are victims ofdomestic violence, assault, teen datingviolence, bullying, and beyond.

We currently offer the followingservices free of charge:

–Crisis Intervention–Case Management–Advocacy–Protection Orders–Shelter–Referrals–Safety Planning

Ready, set, go!Our office is conveniently located at62 N. Paint St. in Chillicothe, OH.

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Address: 62 N. Paint Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601 | Telephone: (740) 775-5396

Reach us 24/7 at:

(740) 775-5396Office services are provided during

regular business hours Monday-Friday(minus last Friday of every month)

from 8a-4p by appointment.

The Ugly Face of Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence knows no boundaries;race, gender, creed, socioeconomic status,and even age will not safeguard againstany willful harm caused by an abuser.

Whatever the cause(s), a victim of domesticviolence is never to blame. “She couldhave avoided this” is a form of victimblaming that retroactively shapes the waywe excuse the origins of violence. Insteadof looking for statistics to deepen the riftbetween victims and their march towardhope, we might instead use numbers tovalidate their struggle and garnerawareness over this epidemic.

Consider the following:-Domestic victimization is correlated with ahigher rate of depression and suicidalbehavior.-Intimate partner violence accounts for 15%of all violent crime.-19% of domestic violence involves aweapon.-1 in 15 children are exposed to intimatepartner violence each year, and 90% ofthese children are eyewitnesses to thisviolence.-On a typical day, there are more than20,000 phone calls placed to domesticviolence hotlines nationwide.-Every 9 seconds, a woman in the US isassaulted or beaten.

In memory of

Margaret

Shanton

1987

FEBRUARY EVENT TIMES EVENT + DESCRIPTIONS

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING BANKDATES: February 3rd and February 10th

TIME: 10a-12p

Children’s Clothing Bank: Visit the Main Public Library Annex at146 S. Paint St. in Chillicothe, Ohio for free children’s clothing, ages infant through 19 forthose in need. First time visits require a written referral from Job and Family Services,Salvation Army, Goodwill, OU-C Child Development Center, city schools or city churches.

FAT TUESDAY SPAGHETTI DINNERDATE: February 9th

TIME: 5p-7p

Fat Tuesday Spaghetti Dinner: The Tyler United Methodist Church will be hosting theirannual spaghetti dinner at 260 Mill Street in Chillicothe. The cost of the dinner is $4 forchildren and $7 for adults–it includes sides and drinks. Call the church at (740) 773-1270to place and schedule a carry-out meal.

AMVETS SWEETHEART DANCEDATE: February 13th

TIME: 5:00p-11:15p

AMVETS Sweetheart Dance: AMVETS will be hosting a sweetheart dance and dinner.The rib-eye steak (plus sides and drink) dinner portion will last from 5:00p-8:30p, whileJohnny the Fox band plays from 7:00p-11:15p. Tickets are available to purchase at thepost home during normal business hours from 8a to 11p.

CME SYMPOSIUM: DOMESTICVIOLENCE AND ABUSE

DATE: February 20th

TIME: 7:30a-12:15p

CME Symposium: Learn the signs of abuse and abusive relationships at AdenaPACCAR Medical Education Center at 446 Hospital Road in Chillicothe. Please registeronline by February 16th at http://www.adena.org/meded . Sign-in and breakfast will runfrom 7:30a-8:00a and presentations will follow until 12:15p. Free for community members.

ROSS COUNTY VOLUNTEER CENTERDATE/TIME: Ongoing

Ross County Volunteer Center: Various organizations need your help! From assistingthe United Way of Ross County during the tax season to joining residents of NationalChurch Residences on community outings, please consider offering your time to a greatcause and visit http://www.volunteerrosscounty.org/need/ for more info.

The Phoenix House Wish List

• paper products such as: -toilet paper -tissues -paper towels -printer copy paper• tall kitchen garbage bags• dish soap• dish sponges• sandwich bags• air fresheners• cleaning supplies• hygiene items• Our needs can change rather quickly! Feel free to call us at (740) 775-5396 during normal business hours if you have any inquiries on items to donate.

We accept donations of all sorts, shapes, and sizes! If youhappen to donate any item from our list, you may bringthose items directly to our office for drop-off. If you wouldlike to donate any other item to the shelter, call our numberduring business hours to schedule a suitable time in whichto bring those items. Thank you for your contributions!

As always, our needs are ever-changing, so keep an eyeout for future issues as we will be updating our needs andwish list items accordingly.

Drop off site: 62 N. Paint St. Chillicothe, OH 45601Drop off times: Monday-Friday from 8a-4p (minus last Friday

of every month)

Community Resources

HOUSINGChillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority

740.775.7881

178 W. 4th St.Chillicothe, OH 45601

LEGAL AIDSoutheastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS)

740.773.001211 E. Second St.

Chillicothe, OH 45601

CRISISCrisis Center–SPVMH

740.773.43574449 State Route 159Chillicothe, OH 45601

MEDICALHope Clinic of Ross County

740.774.4606475 Western Ave.

Chillicothe, OH 45601