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Free security systems available for domestic violence victims ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Free security systems will be available to a limited number of domestic violence victims in St. Lucie County, thanks to a partnership between St. Lucie County sheriff's victim advocates and a security company, according to Sheriff Ken J. Mascara.
 
     "We are grateful to AAA Security of Port St. Lucie for making security systems to a limited number of victims of domestic violence," Sheriff Mascara said. "The security systems will make victims safer, and the public will benefit."
 
     To be eligible, domestic violence victims in St. Lucie County must have obtained an injunction for protection, or there must be a domestic violence, stalking or violation of protection order case filed with a law enforcement agency, and the victim must not be living with the offender. Other conditions may apply.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

The intent was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when a range of activities were conducted at the local, state, and national levels.  Read more...

News and Announcements

Blog: Criminal Justice Online Domestic Violence Training for School Officials
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 Title: Telling without Talking: Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence by Cathy Malchiodi
 

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This story entitled: Initiating a Training Program is available from Human Resource Executive magazine online.
 

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Reese Witherspoon is now an Avon lady. The Oscar-winning actress has been selected as the company's first-ever global ambassador and will serve as honorary chairman of the Avon Foundation, which focuses on the issues of breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief.
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