Recent News and Upcoming Events

Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time that challenges our nation to fight this dangerous crime by learning more about it. Once again, the Stalking Resource Center of the National Center for Victims of Crime is pleased to join the Office on Violence Against Women of the U.S. Department of Justice in presenting a versatile set of resources to help you plan your observance of 2010 National Stalking Awareness Month and your outreach throughout the year. We hope these new and revised tools will inspire your efforts to know, name, and stop stalking in your community.

National Stalking Awareness Month Website

Community Forum & Discussion on Domestic Violence

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, the Stevens County Violence Prevention Task Force will host a Community Forum & Discussion on Domestic Violence. All are invited and encouraged to attend. This will be an opportunity for community members to discuss Domestic Violence, the signs, its effects on individuals and the community, and innovative ways that we can work together to better educate ourselves and others while working to eliminate Domestic Violence in our communities. Local professionals will be available to answer questions, share resources and help to lead a thoughtful discussion on the topic.

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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence.

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Someplace Safe of Stevens County is holding its 1st Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Awareness Event! We are looking for Men & Boys in our community who are ready and willing to take a stand against violence and abuse against our Mothers, Wives, Sisters, Daughters and Friends, and to join us on a Walk through downtown Morris - in Women's Shoes!! Take a stand against Violence Against Women by Walking a Mile in Her Shoes!

All individuals and groups participating in the Walk A Mile Event are being asked to gather pledges to support their efforts to help end violence against women. The individual or group that secures the most in pledges will be recognized at a gathering following the walk.

All participants will receive a FREE T-shirt and Lunch. Lunch will also be available for a free-will donation to all others following the walk!!

Check back soon for more information!

Click here to see previous events sponsored by the Stevens County Violence Prevention Task Force.

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