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PLEASE HELP THE AWARENESS CENTER CONTINUE
ON?
December 28, 2008 -- Each year around this time The
Awareness Center asks you -- individuals from Jewish Communities around the
globe -- to evaluate whether or not we have made a difference in the lives
of Jewish survivors of sexual violence, their family members and also family
members of those who offend. If the answer is yes -- we ask that you remember
us when making you year end donations. . .
click here to read
more.
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Cultural Diversity Training - What's the reality
regarding Israel and the Palestinians
By
Vicki
Polin
I put together the following comments after a friend
from grade school made a few comments on something I posted on my online
regarding the current conflicts in the middle east. I have to admit that
I was in shock at their views. I kept asking myself "how could someone who
grew up in the northshore of Chicago think like that"? . . .
click here
to read more
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AVA MIEDZINSKI'S STORY - A Jewish Survivors
of Childhood Sexual Abuse Speaks Out
December 28, 2008 -- My sharing my story with the Awareness
Center helped me learn how normal I am despite what I went through, and it
was a relief to learn that so much of what has plagued me for so many years
(decades, actually) has a name--PTSD, a typical consequence of traumatic
experiences... click
here to read more
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REGARDING NEW YORK ASSEMBLYMAN DOV
HIKIND
By Vicki Polin
 
Assemblyman Dov Hikind/Vicki
Polin
November 25, 2008 -- It saddens me a great deal to
see how a few Jewish leaders in the orthodox world appear to be manipulating
community members into believing they do not have to report heinous crimes
to child protective services. Orthodox children deserve the same rights and
protection as other children in the Unitied States of America.. .
Click here to
read more
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IF YOUR WERE SEXUALLY ABUSED IN DELAWARE PLEASE
READ THIS:
August, 2008 -- The word needs to reach ALL anyone
who was sexual abuse within the state of Delaware. If you or anyone you know
were sexually abused in the state of Delaware -- there is only one year
left to the window which will allow you to file a civil suit againt your
offender(s). The abuse could have happened in your home, neighborhood or
even during a family vacation or roadtrip. Some survivors were abused in
school, at camp, places of worship, in a park, etc.
For more information about the civil window contact:
Child
Victims Voice - Delaware
Matt Conaay - (302) 377-9459
WATCH
VIDEO PRESENTATION
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TWO UPCOMING
EVENTS
JEWISH SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT
SPEAK OUT !
Brooklyn
- Monday, January 26, 2009 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Baltimore
- Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Jewish Survivors of sexual violence rarely are provided
an opportunity to speak out against the heinous crimes committed against
them as children or as adults. This educational event is designed to give
those who have been victimized the opportunity to educate our community on
the issues, ramifications and offer support to others who have been touched
by sexual violence. This event is FREE and open to the public, yet reservations
are required due to space limitations. The AwareneAssault.
Reservations Required - Seating is Limited
RSVP: 443-857-5560 or e-mail:
info@theawarenesscenter.org
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Brooklyn Speak Out!
When: Monday, January 26, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30
PM
Where: Mapleton Public Library , 1702 60th St.,
Brooklyn, NY
Speakers include:
*Michael Dowd, Attorney
at Law *Leah Marinelli,
R.N., C.N.M., N.P. - Advocate for survivors
*Ava Miedzinski,
DDS - Survivor of child sexual abuse in a Jewish day school.
*Vicki Polin,
Founder - The Awareness Center, Survivor of incest.
*Rabbi
Nochem Rosenberg - Advocate for sexually abused orthodox children *More
speakers will be added soon.
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Baltimore Speak Out!
When: Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:30 PM - 3:30
PM
Where: Pikesville Public Library, 1301 Reisterstown
Rd., Pikesville, MD 21208
Speakers include: * Evan S. - Survivor - Survivor
of incest. * Leslie B. - Survivor - Survivor of sibling incest. *
*Ava Miedzinsk,
DDS - Survivor of child sexual abuse at a Jewish day school *
Murray
Levin, JD - Advocate, Survivor of clergy sexual abuse by a rabbi. *
Vicki Polin,
Founder - The Awareness Center, Survivor of incest.
*Bob
Russell, Founder - Child Victims Voice Maryland, Survivor of clergy sexual
abuse by a priest.
*Rabbi
Nochem Rosenberg - Advocate for sexually abused orthodox children
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 Watch
the Panel Discussion after the showing of the film
"Narrow Bridge", featuring:
* Mesa Leventhal Baker, MD - Medical Director of the Baltimore Child Abuse
Center; Senator Jim Brochin; Murray Levin, JD - Survivor of Rabbi Ephraim
Shapiro; Israel Moskovitz - Director/Writer/Composer and Plays "Daniel
Schneider"; Vicki Polin, MA, LCPC, NCC - Founder and Director of The Awareness
Center, Inc.; Bob Russell - Legislative coordinator of SNAP; and Joy Silberg,
PhD - Nationally renowned child psychologist, who specializes in sexual
abuse.
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CALL TO ACTION:
HELP PROTECT RABBI NOCHUM ROSENBAUM
Rabbi Nochum Rosenberg has been advocating for Jewish
survivors of sexual violence in Williamsburg/Borough Park (Brooklyn) New
York for over 35 years. Over the last several months he had his life threatened
if he did not close down a hotline. During the week of Succos there was a
drive by shooting in which someone shot him.
Please listen to him tell his story and demand that
he is protected. His goal is to help survivors make police reports and testify
in court to help put an end to sex crimes in his community and around the
globe.
WATCH
The four part series and then contact the New York Attorney General
- Andrew Cuomo and demand there be a proper
investigation and prosecution of the indivduals who would attempt to take
the life of a rape victim advocate.
Andrew Cuomo,
Attorney General - State of New York
Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224-0341
General Helpline: 1-800-771-7755
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RABBI NOCHUM ROSENBERG RECEIVES AWARD -
Presented by Senator Jim Brochin
November 26, 2008 - Pikesville, Maryland
Click here to
read more
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Listen
to Vicki Polin, Founder of The Awareness Center
speaks on radio show Ethicalife talk about
"A Jewish Perspective
on Child Sexual Abuse".
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WATCH
CSPAN PROGRAM - Yeshvia University Law Professor - Marci Hamilton
talks about her book "Justice Denied: What America Must Do to Protect Its
Children (Once you get to the site, click on the WATCH button on the upper
right hand side). Though the program discusses issues in the Catholic
Church, the same problems occur in all fatihs, including the Jewish community.
Click here if
you are considering filing
a civil suit against your offender
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