CenterPeace Winter 2014 - The Center for Prevention of Abuse

Winter Edition
2014
The CenterPeace
Erin’s Law
Keeping Our Children Safe
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Inside this Issue
• Martha’s Message
Silence is Not Always Golden
• Understanding
The Cycle of Abuse
• Erin’s Law
Keeping Our Children Safe
• Adult Bullying
• Abuse:
A Healthcare Issue
• Safety Planning in
Abusive Relationships
• Annual Report
• Center News
• Friends of
The Center
• Contributors
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Martha Herm
Executive Director
the CENTER for PREVENTION of ABUSE
SILENCE IS NOT ALWAYS GOLDEN
Our Mission
To help all people,
women, men and children,
live free from
violence and abuse
A recent study found that 58% of women, who experienced domestic violence and who told
someone about it, said no one helped them. “That silence leaves victims trapped by the shame,
stigma, and fear that these crimes carry. If we can encourage more people to start talking, we can
end that cycle [of violence and abuse.] ” says Carol Kurzig, President of the Avon Foundation for
Women.
This study, done by the Avon Foundation for Women, found that – even though 60% of all people know someone who is
being abused, most do not reach out to help. Furthermore, about 70% of parents have not talked about domestic violence
or sexual assault with their children. This lack of discussion does not help children stay safe because children are far more
likely to be hurt by interpersonal violence/abuse than hurt by accidents, fires, or storms combined.
Bystander’s Critical Role
Here, at The Center, we are trying to start these kinds of conversations at an early age even if they are not happening at
home. For example, in our bullying-prevention program called “Steps to Respect,” we show that there are three “players”
in bullying – the bully, the victim, and the bystander. Bystanders play a critical role because they are often the ones that can
put a stop to the bullying. Here’s what we say is Bystander Power:
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Be part of the solution in order to keep people safe.
Telling is not tattling, so report bullying to an adult.
If the first adult won’t help, keep telling until some adult believes you.
Refuse to let others be bullied.
Don’t watch bullying. Bullies like audiences.
Similar Bystander Power rules can be applied to adults that help them break the silence around domestic violence, sexual
assault and elder abuse.
Where to get Help
Be part of the solution in order to keep people safe:
• Tell the victim that there is help 24/7. Give them our hotline number (800)559-SAFE.
• If you witness interpersonal violence or abuse – call the police. Do not get in the middle.
• Other non-emergency alternatives are to call the Child Abuse hotline (800-25-ABUSE) or
our Elder Abuse number (309)637-3905. Your identity will not be revealed.
In addition, believe the victim. 99% of the time they are telling the truth. Don’t be buffaloed by the protests or stories by
the alleged abuser.
If we want our homes and thus our communities to be safe, we all have to give a voice to what’s happening. Breaking
the silence breaks down the power of the abuser and the bully. We all must play a part to hold abusers accountable as well
as provide safety and support to the victims of abuse.
In Peace,
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Cycle of Abuse
Cycle Frequency/Duration
This cycle can happen hundreds of times
during the course of an abusive relationship.
One total cycle can take anywhere from a few
hours to a year or more to complete. Each
stage can vary greatly in the amount of time
it takes to complete. Typically, over time,
the cycle shortens and the honeymoon and
tension building phases become shorter and
the explosion phase becomes longer and more
violent.
The Promise
Although the abuse may be terrible, the
promises and generosity by the abuser during
the honeymoon phase give the victim a false
belief that everything will be alright. Despite
these promises - hours, days, weeks, months
or even years later - IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.
Incidents of violence tend to escalate with each
occurance.
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dvsolutions.org
Understanding The Cycle of Abuse
Two things to understand when you are in this situation - and these cannot be emphasized enough,
IT IS NOT NORMAL! IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!
The Reality
The Effects
A victim of abuse will often feel like the only
The Cycle of Abuse keeps you fearful and off
one being abused. That isn't
balance both emotionally and
true. Abuse can happen to
psychologically.
“When you finally escape the hold
anyone regardless of age, race,
your abuser has on your mind,
Reach Out
religion, sexual orientation,
Listen to your feelings and trust
you get a whole new outlook on life.
economic status or educational
them. If something doesn’t feel
There's an overwhelming sense of FREEDOM
background. It is a tragic reality
right, it probably isn’t. Talk
you get while finding yourself once again.
countless people face on a daily
to someone who cares about
You'll want to do things you haven't been
basis.
you. Talk to family, a friend,
able to do for awhile.
Within Families
your doctor. Call us here at
It’s like being set free from prison.
The Center. Don’t feel ashamed
And sometimes being alone never felt so good!” Abuse can be intergenerational.
It not only cycles in an abusive
or embarrassed. You are not
relationship, it can also cycle
responsible for somebody
©Heart 2 Heart Living - www.heart-2-heart.ca/
by emerging later in the
else’s violent behavior. Your
relationships of people who experienced and witnessed
responsibility is to yourself and to those for whom
violence in the home in which they grew up.
you are responsible.
For help or to talk to someone call The Center - 691-0551
The Center has long recognized ALL victims of abuse.
Services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL
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Erin’s Law
Content and Quotes from erinmerryn.net
The Mandate
On January 24th, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn signed
into law “Erin’s Law,” which requires all Illinois schools
to provide age-appropriate child sexual abuse prevention
education for students K-12, annually.
“We know that 93 percent of child sexual abuse is
perpetrated by a person the victim already knows,
so the ‘stranger danger’ warning children frequently hear
is not sufficient protection.”
Erin
Merryn
Senator Jacqueline Y. Collins
Everything - But the One Thing Necessary
“As a child I never had to take cover because of a real
tornado. I never had to stop, drop, and roll or run out of
a burning building. I never had to evacuate a school bus
due to an emergency, but I had the knowledge to know
what to do if any of those situations happened. Where
was the drill on how to escape a child molester? Where
was the lesson plan on sexual abuse, safe touches, and
safe secrets? It never came. I was not educated on ‘How
to Tell Today or How to Get Away’. I was never educated
on ‘My Body Belongs to Me’.”
Erin Merryn
The Center for Prevention of Abuse
P
revention
education
Building a Safe, Peaceful Community
Erin suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a male
neighbor at ages six to eight and from a teenage cousin
at ages eleven to thirteen. According to her personal
account, she told her parents about the latter after
her sister confided that she had also
been abused by the same relative. The
family pressed charges, and the cousin
eventually confessed to three counts of child sexual
abuse. The case did not go to trial, resulting in the
cousin receiving "some counseling,” but no punishment.
Beginning in 2010, Erin launched a campaign
to pass a law that would mandate a sexual abuse
prevention curriculum in schools, and has since seen it
successfully passed in several states.
Erin’s Story
Just after testifying last spring to lawmakers in Mississippi, Erin joined hundreds of senators, representatives,
and mental health professionals. She shared her story and spoke about the misson of Erin’s Law. She closed by
stating that she knew there were people in the room who endured the same painful experiences as she did and
who have never told anyone due to being silenced and the overwhelming shame. “Today is that day you take
your voice back. Don’t spend another day carrying this secret. Set yourself free. Break your silence. That is when
healing begins.”
A man in his early 40’s approached Erin after the meeting....
“I just want to thank you for the courage and what you are doing to protect children,” he
said. Then the tears filled this man’s eyes as he struggled to get the words out. He shared, “I
was one of those kids who was threatened into silence and as a result was repeatedly abused.”
I asked him at what age he finally broke his silence?” He replied, “Right now. You’re the first
I have ever told. My own wife doesn’t even know.” Tears poured from this man’s face as he
continued to share with me that his abuser was the principal of his school and would bring
him into his office and assault him and told him because he is the principal nobody would
ever believe him. The man said, “I believed what he told me. After all he was the principal of
the school and nobody was giving me the message you are giving to kids through Erin’s Law - to
speak up and tell. So, I continued to suffer at the hands of this man for years.” I found myself
hugging this man, thanking him for his bravery. I left him with the advice to go home and
tell his wife along with finding a therapist. He is a director that oversees an entire hospital
but on this day I wasn’t talking to the director of a hospital but instead saw and heard the
pain of a little boy who has been carrying a secret in silence for decades.
Unimaginable Act
“It is time we give all those little boys and girls a voice and not wait until they are in their 40’s to be taught how
to break their silence. I hope to get my book, An Unimaginable Act, into the hands of as many parents as possible.
I can tell you right now, unfortunately, there will be parents that will finish this book and discover that their own
child is carrying their own unimaginable act.”
An Unimaginable Act: Overcoming and Preventing Child Abuse Through Erin's Law
by: Erin Merryn
Prevention Services
giving every child a voice
Meeting Erin’s Law Mandate in Tri-County Area Schools
Prevention Services is reaching out to all schools in the tri-county area to
assist them in meeting the mandate of Erin’s Law. Prevention Educators are implementing a unique school based
program, “Keeping My Body Safe,” for grades PreK - 12. This program focuses on age-appropriate prevention and
awareness of childhood physical and sexual abuse, sexual harassment and dating violence.
As of July, 2013 to date, Prevention Services has presented the “Keeping My Body Safe” program to 6,364 students in
the tri-county area.
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Erin Meets with Politicians and Mental Health Professionals
For more information or to schedule a presentation contact
Jeanne Anders - 691-0551
Over 90% of boys and girls being sexually abused before the age of 18
are abused by someone they already know trusted family members, friends, babysitters, coaches, etc.
These are adults who have the opportunity to “groom” children
with affection and attention,
making it difficult for children to identify certain behaviors as abuse.
erinslaw.org
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An estimated 53.5 million people in the U.S workforce report being bullied at work!
2013 Workplace Bullying Institute
Adult Bullying
When Conflict in the Workplace Escalates to Abuse
Workplace Bullying as it Relates to
Domestic Violence
Like Domestic Violence, workplace
bullying is considered an act that
repeats and persists with the aim of
frustrating, tormenting, wearing down,
provoking, frightening, intimidating or
bringing discomfort to another person.
Workplace bullying is also done with
the conscious or subconscious belief
that it will help the bully gain power.
Workplace Bullying as it Relates to
The Cycle of Abuse
(refer to page 3)
Being bullied at work closely
resembles the cycle of abuse. The abuser
inflicts pain when and where she or he
chooses, keeping the victim off balance
knowing that bullying can happen on a
whim, but dangling the hope that safety
is possible during a period of peace of
unknown duration (honeymoon phase).
The victim is kept close to the abuser by
the nature of the relationship between
them -- boss to subordinate or
co-worker to co-worker.
Workplace bullying is four times
more common than either
sexual harassment or
racial discrimination
and
there are no laws against it!
Affecting Stability and Tranquility at Home
The Victim
• Similar to victims of domestic violence, some bullied victims stay in the
workplace relationship, either hoping that things will change or otherwise
feeling trapped and without options.
• The build-up effect of the bullying wears away at the victim’s defenses and
begins to traumatize the person causing damage to the victim’s emotional
and physical health and places strain on the family.
The Spouse/Partner
• At home, the victim sends nonverbal messages about troubles. The
negative results of the victim’s sleep disruption, anxiety and depression
begin to affect the relationships at home.
• Spouses/partners have predictable reactions: 1) immediately support
the victim and want to confront the bully and the enabling employer,
or 2) they contradictorily blame the victim for bringing on the trouble
and discourage them from defending themselves, thus jeopardizing
a job and financial security.
Unresolved Bullying
Sadly, unresolved bullying cases can exhaust the patience of even the
most supportive spouses/partners. Over the long haul, families are torn
apart over the workplace-caused violence. The spouse/partner’s resentment
and inability to understand the pressures the bullied victim is experiencing
builds and may be converted into violence in the home. The violence may be
verbal or physical. It is clear, though, that if left unchecked, it will escalate.
Consider This
Consider the plight of a bullied victim in double danger who finds no
respite or peace at home, but instead goes from terrorization at work to
assaults from an angry, scared, frustrated partner or spouse. Is this not the
ultimate trap?
Copyright 2011, Gary and Ruth Namie, Excerpts from The Bully-Free Workplace (Wiley, 2011)
Content adapted from:
WORKPLACE BULLYING INSTITUTE
15 years immersed in all aspects
of workplace bullying.
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workplacebullying.org
For more information on Workplace Bullying visit
workplacebullying.org
Abuse:
A Healthcare Issue
A Unique Opportunity
Healthcare providers are in a unique position to help victims of abuse who seek routine or
emergency care. However, many times this golden opportunity is missed because they have not
been trained to screen patients for abuse. Learning to screen patients gives healthcare providers
the opportunity to discuss harm reduction strategies and provide referrals. Lives can be saved
by addressing both the acute and the immediate consequences of abuse, as well as the long term
health conditions associated with a history of abuse.
Health Consequences of Abuse
Physical Effects of Abuse
Heart or Circulatory Conditions
Detached Retinas
Back Pain
Broken Bones
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Gynecological Injuries
Bruises
Lesions and Cuts
Firearm Wounds
Concussions
Headaches
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Psychological Effects of Abuse
Feelings of Worthlessness
Suicidal Thoughts
Depression
Addictions
Inability to Set Boundaries
Loss of Concentration
Phobias
Eating Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress
Fear of Intimacy
Loss of Trust
Anxiety
Shame
Fearfulness
Educating Healthcare Providers
Through the Illinois Health Cares Initiative, the University of Illinois
College of Medicine at Peoria and The Center for Prevention of Abuse have
collaborated to develop continuing education training modules to educate
residents, nurses, and other healthcare providers to better respond to issues of
abuse.
Talk to your healthcare provider. It could save your life!
For more information on Illinois Health Cares Initiative call
Joyce DeRenzy - 691-0551
The cost of Abuse
to the US economy is
$8.3 billion.
$4.1 billion is for
direct
Medical and
Mental
Healthcare Services.
(Center for Disease Control, 2004)
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Safety Planning in Abusive Relationships
Peace on Earth
There is Hope.
There are Options.
There is a Way Out.
Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN AND SUPPORT OF THE CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE.
Components of an Effective Safety Plan
Personalized: There is no one-size-fits-all safety plan. Because every situation is different, every safety plan needs to reflect
the specific details of your life.
People provided safety and support by The Center in FY 2013.
6,659 shelter nights for families so they can be safe
2,603 Orders of Protection to keep abusers away from their victims
5,773 home visits to seniors who were abused, neglected or financially exploited
1,225 staff and volunteer visits to nursing homes to check on the well-being of residents
385 children and adults healing from their trauma of sexual abuse
317 men and women attended the 26 week Family Violence Intervention Program to learn about violence free
relationships
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331/3% increase in Prevention Education thanks to “A Million Ways to Prevent Abuse” campaign.
• 6,012 teaching sessions resulted in 81,358 contacts with students and teachers.
Programs focused on body safety, healthy relationships, anti-bullying and problem solving
The Center partners with school districts, the courts, probation offices, city and county officials and
other community organizations to maximize our outcomes to keep people safe.
Made Ahead of Time: When someone is feeling frightened or in danger, it can be really hard to think clearly. Having a
safety plan before there is immediate danger can help you make the best decision in a crisis.
Grants
Supported by Your Community: Creating a safety plan can be an overwhelming process, especially if you are trying to Public
Investment
make one when you feel physically or emotionally threatened. Working through a plan with a trusted friend
Grantsor an advocate
Grants
Fees and Other Income Public
Public
here at The Center (691-0551) can make a huge difference. As part of your plan, identify which family members,
friends and
community resources you feel comfortable contacting in times of danger..
Realistic: A safety plan won't work if it is difficult to follow. Every piece of the plan should address the reality of your
situation..
Holistic: You aren't one-dimensional, and your safety plan shouldn't be either. An effective plan helps you figure out howInvestment
to be safer in every aspect of your life – at home, at school, at work, in transit, online and in social situations. Safety plans 1%
Public
should also address your emotional safety and ability to heal.
Examples of Domestic Violence Safety Plans available
in 5 different languages at
http://www.ncdsv.org/publications_safetyplans.html
REVENUE
Domestic Violence
$3,288,590.00
Sexual
Assault
$640,339.00
Elder
Abuse
Prevention
Prevention
$24,969.00
Investment
$24,969.00
Prevention
Family
Violence Intervention
$131,910.00
Fees and Other Income Family
$131,910.00
Violence InterventionFamily Violence Intervention
Management and General
Management and General Management and General
Development
Development
Development
Investment
Fees and Other Income
Adapted from loveisrespect.org
$3,288,590.00
EXPENSES
$640,339.00
Domestic
Violence
Domestic Violence
$1,649,615.00
$24,969.00
Sexual
Assault
$3,288,590.00
Sexual
Assault
$552,461.00
$131,910.00
Elder
Abuse
$640,339.00
Elder
Abuse
$935,936.00
16%
16%
5%
5%
Prevention
12%
Grants
80%
Grants
80%
Grants
Elder Abuse 80%
21%
Domestic
Violence
38%
Prevention
12%
Sexual Assault
Elder
13%Abuse
21%
WARNING: Abusers try to control their
victim's lives. When abusers feel a loss of
control - like when victims try to leave them
- the abuse often gets worse. Take special
care when you leave. Continue being careful
even after you have left.
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If you are in immediate danger
call 911
$543,037.00
$227,772.00
$305,657.00
$190,145.00
Fees and Other
Income
Management
Fees and Other
Management Development
Investment
Fees and Other
Management
and General
3%
Development
Family
Violence
and
General
Income
4%
Public Income 1% Family Violence
7%
and
General
Intervention
Family 3%
Violence
4%
7%
Intervention
3%
7% 5%
Public
16%
Intervention
Investment
1%
Development
4%
Domestic
Violence
38%
Prevention
12%
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$
$
$
$
$
$
Elder Abuse
21%
Domestic
Violence
38%
Sexual Assault
13%
Sexual Assault
13%
GRANTS RECEIVED: Avon Foundation, Central Illinois Agency on Aging, City of Peoria, Community Foundation of Central Illinois,
Eureka Area United Fund, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Heart of Illinois United Way,
Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault,
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, Illinois Department on Aging, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity,
Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Violence Prevention Authority, Mary Kay Foundation, Peoria County, Peoria Township, Tazewell County,
TJMaxx, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, United Way of Pekin, Women’s Fund, Woodford County
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Center Grant Specialist Elected Chair of
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Emergencey Food and
Shelter Program (EFSP)
A year ago, The Center took over the reins of the Emergency Food
and Shelter Program (EFSP) from the local Red Cross chapter. This
federal program distributes funds from FEMA coffers to supplement the
budgets of local food pantries, shelters, and “soup kitchens”. Jill Koch,
Grant Specialist of The Center, was elected Chair of the EFSP Boards of
the Peoria, Woodford, Stark, and Marshall Counties. Jill also handles the
administration of the grant process. The Center is proud to play a part
in distributing approximately $100,000 to help feed the hungry and give
shelter to the homeless.
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Medical Advocate
Volunteers Needed!
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A Medical Advocacy Program is a relationship between local
healthcare systems and domestic violence centers. The Center
for Prevention of Abuse currently works in conjunction with
area hospitals - Pekin, Proctor, UnityPoint Methodist and
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
The Center Holiday Party
Who is served by the Medical Advocacy Program?
• Domestic violence and sexual assault victims
• Those who need support to help a loved one
• Healthcare professionals in need of assistance
Medical Advocacy Program Services
• Crisis intervention during emergency room visits
• Safety and goal planning
• Information and referrals
• Education for healthcare professionals
Fourteen adults and fourty seven
children attended our Annual
Holiday Party. Cookies and
punch were served. Pictures with
Santa were taken and each child
received a gift. A big thanks to
the Richwoods High School Interact
Club who planned games and crafts
during the event. Everyone had a
great time!
For more information about becoming
a medical advocate volunteer contact
Nancee Brown - 691-0551 or
[email protected]
The Center for Prevention of Abuse
P
revention
education
Building a Safe, Peaceful Community
NEED A SPEAKER?
The Center has speakers available to share
information about our programs and the issues
our programs address.
All speaking engagements are free.
For more information contact Carla
691-0551
THE CENTER
TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Center provides educational opportunities
for professionals, churches, businesses and
community members on abuse and its effects
on everyday life.
For more information contact Carol
698-2874
BULLY AWARENESS DAY
PEORIA HEIGHTS GRADE SCHOOL
On October 25, 2013, approximately six
hundred faculty, staff, and students at Peoria Heights Grade School
wore red, white, and blue to show their support against bullying.
Led by Prevention Educator, Rachel Boudreau, they created a school
bullying awareness slogan, “Patriots are Taking a Stand and Lending
a Hand Against Bullying.” Students decorated the school hallways
with “Take a Stand / Lend a Hand” posters as well as handprints with
different types of respectful behaviors written on them. It was a great
day full of participation and learning!
Friends of The Center
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The Center staff continues to keep in our thoughts……
our friends, family, donors, board members, and all who were affected by the tornadoes.
THANK YOU FOR
THINKING OF
OUR CLIENTS!
Adopt
Our Families
Program
Pekin Lighthouse Church of God gave
The Center a sizeable donation
of food and clothing.
Ann Unes (R), President of Gems of the
Prairie Quilters, and Sherrie Coppenberger
donated several beautiful quilts to
The Center.
VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!
The Mossville Lady Warriors Basketball Team and
Coach Ursula Sparenberg worked together to help
finish cleaning up The Center grounds for winter
and made pumpkin pies and green bean casserole for
our client Thanksgiving Dinner.
WHAT A TEAM - BIG THANKS!
The Women’s Fund and the Juanita A. Slane Fund of
the Community Foundation of Central Illinois awarded
The Center a grant of $5,000 for HARTS (Helping All
Relationships To be Safe) program. This prevention
education program teaches young girls grades 3-12
self esteem and how to build healthy relationships.
THANKS SO MUCH!
Adopt Our Families
volunteer gift wrappers!
Co-chairs: Jackie Orren (R)
& Sue Prebil
Adopt Our Families was again a huge
success, co-chaired by volunteers Jackie
Orren and Sue Prebil! The Center thanks
the many individuals and groups who
supported the Adopt Our Families program
and brought holiday joy to 39 families in
need! Also, a heartfelt thank you to all of
our generous donors who donated items
from our Holiday Wish List!
Mugdha and Mandar Pattekar,
M.D., along with other members
of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
– Peoria, delivered over 500
lbs. of food items and assorted
bedding for The Center’s shelter,
collected during the celebration
of Diwali.
THANKS FOR MAKING
A DIFFERENCE!
MANY, MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL!
Bradley students from the Lewis Burger Center for
Student Leadership and Public Service were a great
help in The Center’s fall cleanup, cutting grass and
cleaning up the Children Services Playground.
THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK!
The Pipeline Wives (wives of the traveling
oil pipeline workers) donated many
needed items to Carol House of Hope.
THANK YOU FOR CARING!
Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) Community Needs
awarded a grant to The Center for $10,000 for therapy services for children
who are experiencing trauma symptoms as a result of experiencing or
witnessing domestic violence. This program included monies from the
Mental Health Remembrance Leadership Fund, the Homeless Youth Endowment
Fund, the Whitney Grotts Endowment Fund, and the Thomas and Ellen Foster
Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
THANK YOU!
Mark Wiltse, Midstate College Legal
Studies Department Director, presents a
gift from the Midstate College Paralegal
Studies Student Club and Jack’s and
West End Tailgate parties.
VERY GRATEFUL!
Caterpillar Asian Indian Committee
members present a check to Martha
Herm, Executive Director of The
Center, from the proceeds of their
very successful “Incredible India”
fundraiser.
CONTRIBUTORS
the CENTER for PREVENTION of ABUSE
CONTRIBUTORS (con’t)
the CENTER for PREVENTION of ABUSE
September 16, 2012 to November 30, 2013
Marian & David Allan
Stephanie & Jeremiah Anders
Sandy & George Andrews
Anonymous
Carolyn & Clayton Apt
Keri & Todd Arnold
Ruthanne Arnold
Aupperle & Sons, Inc.
Mary Bair & Jacqueline Chapai
Kay & Paul Bartholomew
Polly & Glen Barton
Lisa & Michael Baynard
Donna Becker
Russell Becker
Dorothy Berkel
Mary Blank
Christine Bollwinkle
The Honorable Michael Brandt
Carol P. Brody
Susan Burleson
Colleen & Richard Burns
Sandra Caldwell
Donna Campbell
Maxine & Verice Childress
Sally Clark
Diana & Barry Coats
Nancy Crook
Marian & Harry Crull
Margaret & Ora Debolt
Delavan United Methodist Women
L. Sue Demmin
Jan & The Honorable Jim Donahue
Kathy Drohan
The Honorable David Dubicki
Betty Ekstrand
Jan Elsasser
Entre Nous
Federal Companies
Shevaun & Rob Fennell
Kathy & Dr. Craig Fenton
Pamela Fenwick
David Finch
First Church of The Brethren Peoria
Adele & Walt Fleming
Jim Franklin
Barbara Frase
Nancy & Bill Frazier
Nancy & Alton Galloway
Mary Jo & Richard Gebhardt
Dr. Jessica Gedraitis, M.D.
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Althea & John Geiser
Marcie & Gene Gittrich
Gigi & Thomas Giunta
Linda Glackin
Georgia & Chris Glynn
Jean & Keith Graff
Patricia & Patrick Gratton
Elda Graves
Greater Peoria Claims Association
Bette & Dr. O.G. Grimm, D.D.S.
Marilyn & Joel Haefelin
Diana Hall
Marian & William Hardin
Michelle & John Heal
Heritage Bank of Central Illinois
Leah & Shaun Heuerman
Bonny Hineman
Carol Hoover
Sharon & Tom Hughes
Jana Hunzicker & Greg Wilson
Illinois Probation &
Court Services Assoc. Inc.
Joan & Jay Janssen
Edwina Jordan
Diane & Bob Jorgensen
Richard Kangas
Barb & Dr. Seth Katz
KBM944 Corporation
Lynn & William Keefner
Marlynn & Mark Kelsch
Mr. & Mrs. Roland Kerber
Rebecca Kiefer
Kiwanis Club of South
West Peoria
Shalonda Knox
Diana Kolowski
Maureen & Len Kuchan
Sharon & Alan Kuhlman
Trudy & Michael Landwirth
Whitney Lawson
Kathleen & Jack Leson
Fran & John Litherland
Dorothy Lockhart
Karla & Carl Losey
Debra Lynne
Kathy & John Maher
Helen Martin
Massey Roofing
Mathis-Kelley Construction Supply Co.
Lisa & Dr. Paul Matthews, M.D.
Chris McCall
Diane & Thomas McCall
Michael McNamara
Judi Mealey
Patricia Meismer
Key Club - Metamora Township High School
Laura & Greg Miller
Mizpah Circle of Kings
Daughters of Peoria
Morton V.F.W. Post 5921
Robert Muir
Dr. Sharon Murphy & Brad Niemcek
Mary & Gary Nester
Joseph Nohl
Raymond Olson
Jackie & Keith Orren
Pekin First Church of God
Pekin Sunset Kiwanis Club
Peoria County HEA
Judith Petefish
Hope & Jesse Placher
Susan & Bill Prebil
Mrs. G. Princen
Maureen & Ian Radtke
Maryln & Chuck Rager
Karen Ratledge
Roanna & Todd Reginald
Jo Anne Richardson
Mimi & Joseph Ricigliano
Myra Robinson
Joyce Rosenberger
Royal Publishing Company
M. Colleen Runkle
Paula Rushing & Danny Johnston
Alice Salrin
Bonnie Schofield
Mary & John Schultz
Nancy & John Schweitzer
Dr. Keith Kramer - Senara Health
& Healing Center & Spa
Judith & Sean Shanahan
Jill & Jim Sherman
Trudy Shinall
Sherry & Jay Siegrist
Michael Sierra
Garnett & Henry Skopal
Barbara Strand
Ann & Kip Strasma
Jennifer Straub
Sonia K. Sullivan
Carole & Jack Talcott
Ellen & Edward Tallon
Mary & Henry Tanton
Sharon Tear
Bert & Bettye Thompson
The TJX Foundation, Inc.
Kent Tomblin
The Honorable Carol Trumpe
Ann Turner
Uncle Bob's Homemade
Ice Cream, Inc.
Union Church of Brimfield
United Presbyterian Church
Peoria
M. Kim Vala
Patricia Wagner
Faye Walker
Giann & Charles Walker
Washington Square Quilters
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Michele & Kenneth Wharram
Kay & Steven Wiedman
Gwen & Doyle Williams
Patricia Yandell
Carrie Zelesky Down to Earth Belly Dance
IN HONOR OF:
Dr. Karen Hannah
Maureen & Robin MacDonald
Martha Herm
Willa & Bill Jewsbury
Gary Nester
Linda & Jim Herrmann
Mike Schubach
Stephanie & Jeremiah Anders
IN MEMORY OF:
Phyllis Barham
Anonymous
Bob Hill
Carol & Stevan Lecanski
Joan & Ed Messmore
Anna & Eugene Millard
Dorothy Miller
Karen Rose
Marilyn Brown
Anonymous
Susan Gregory
Jo Ann & Donald Hamilton
Kathryn & Roger Hamp
Lauri & Joseph House
Mary Jane Johnson
Janice & Jerry O'Bleness
Candy & Roger Smith
Virginia & Francis Welsh
Dale Cremeens
Debra Sippel
Marie Eckhouse
Laurie & Don Hartshorn
Mary Page
Deborah Anne &
Kenny Williams
CONTRIBUTORS
Carol House of Hope at
the CENTER for PREVENTION of ABUSE
September 16, 2012 to November 30, 2013
Sharon & Fred Altman
Judy & Craig Barrick
Aurelia & Jeffrey Berner
Lavelle Borders
Alice & Henry Cakora
Norma & Michael Caringello
Christian Women's Fellowship - First Christian
Church - Pekin
Community United Church of Christ - Morton
Delavan United Methodist Women
Dr. Freddy Escorcia, M.D.
First United Presbyterian Church of Pekin
Grace United Methodist Church - Pekin
LaToy Kennedy
Shirley & Dr. C.W. Lange
Ruth & Terry McIntosh
Christian Women Connection - New Covenant
Church of God -Pekin
Ox Paperboard Illinois
Pekin First Church of God
Pipeline Wives of Peoria, Illinois
Susan & Bill Prebil
Sunset Hills Ladies 18-Hole Golf League
Donna Thrall
Donna & Richard Weghorst
Linda Wheelock
Gwen & Dr. Robert Wright
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2013 -14 Board of Directors
Emma Vandeveer, President; South Side Bank Mike Baynard, Immediate Past President; Mathis-Kelley Construction Supply Co.
Althea Geiser, Vice President; B’Ribboned, Etc. Sandy Andrews, Treasurer; CEFCU Retiree Greg Miller, Vice Treasurer; Pioneer Railcorp
Jennifer Zammuto, Secretary; Caterpillar Foundation Sue Bosich, Elliff, Dancey & Bosich, P.C. Deauna Collins, Herget Bank Dave Finch, Verizon Wireless
Joanna Gardner M.D, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Denise Johnson, Caterpillar Inc. Karla Losey, Associated Bank Chris McCall, McCall Law Offices, P.C.
Christina Alwan Miller, Northwestern Mutual Joe Ricigliano, Pekin Insurance The Reverend Anna Saxon, UnityPoint Health Methodist
Bonnie Schofield, Community Volunteer Stacey Shangraw, Ameren Illinois Mary Jo Schettler, Community Volunteer
Dr. Kip Strasma, Methodist College of UnityPoint Health Chrissy VanDeVelde, Farnsworth Group
Giann Walker, CEFCU The Reverend Elaine Walters, Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church
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