Opinion

Give It Up, Whoopie

Wendy Murphy, October 1, 2009

I tried to be clear in my first letter in the hope you would simply apologize for saying Roman Polanski didn't plead guilty to "rape rape". But in an awkward attempt to put out the flames of outrage, you made things worse by trying to "explain" yourself. You said that what you MEANT was that because Polanski admitted to the charge...  More

Event

Save Amelia Campaign Launch

Join us in launching  the Save Amelia Campaign!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
2:00 – 4:00 PM
ORSO Mezzanine
737 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by ORSO  More

Hawaii Amelia's Battle with Child Protective Services

"Hawaii Amelia" lost custody of her 18 month old daughter after discrepancies in Amelia’s Social Security Numbers and identifying information were found. Child Protective Services was contacted and though "Amelia" tired to explain she was a victim in hiding with an identity change there was no one at SSA with authority to verify her claim. CPS assumed she was lying and placed her baby in foster care.  More

Press Release

Vice President Biden Announces Appointment of White House Advisor on Violence Against Women

June 26, 2009

Vice President Biden announced the appointment of Lynn Rosenthal as the new White House Advisor on Violence Against Women. This is a newly created position, dedicated specifically to advising the President and Vice President on domestic violence and sexual assault issues. Ms. Rosenthal is one of the nation’s foremost experts in domestic violence policy.   More

Opinion

An Open Letter to Whoopi Goldberg

Wendy Murphy, September 29, 2009

Yesterday on "The View", you said Roman Polanski pleaded guilty to "unlawful sex with a minor", but that it wasn't " rape rape". So I've been wondering –What the hell is "rape rape"? I know you said your point was to articulate the nature of the crime to which he pleaded guilty - which, you said, was somehow DIFFERENT from "rape". It isn't.   More

Action Alert

Social Security Domestic Violence Identity Change Petition

October 1, 2009

In 1998 the Social Security Administration announced a program to aid domestic violence survivors by allowing them to obtain new social security numbers. No doubt thousands of lives have been saved since this program has been developed. But problems with the program are beginning to surface and must be addressed so that survivors who depend on this last resort option can remain safe.   Take Action Now!

Press Release

Lawmakers let vital funding bill die, minimize harm of their actions

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, September 15, 2009

Sacramento, September 15, 2009—California’s domestic violence advocates expressed shock at the attitude displayed by the Senate GOP leaders responsible for blocking SBX3 13, an urgency bill that would have reinstated funding to domestic violence shelters devastated by the Governor’s elimination of their State funding in July. The bill died in th...  More

Action Alert

Save CA Domestic Violence Shelters

September 10, 2009

Great News! Senator Yee's bill to restore funding to California Domestic Violence Programs has made it to the floor for a vote! Click this link to send your legislators a free pre written message telling them to vote for this life-saving legislation.   More

Action Alert

CA Assembly Voting NOW to Restore Funding

September 3, 2009

ACT NOW!! Today, September 3, the California Assembly is voting to restore $16.3 million in funding to domestic violence programs. Tell your legislators to vote YES on this life-saving legisltion.   More

Action Alert

ACT NOW! Protective Mother Faces Legal Catch-22

September 3, 2009

ACT NOW! Hannah is the 3rd wife of an abuser; all 3 marriages involving domestic violence, child abuse, and nonpayment of child support. She was awarded full legal and physical custody of her son. The abuse escalated when the divorce was coming to an end, and Hannah fled the state in fear for her life. Now there's a warrant out for her arrest.   More