Coburn Place eNews Update
Fall/2008
Dear Friend,
 
October turns our thoughts toward falling leaves, football games and Halloween adventures.  But this October we ask you to turn your thoughts to the important issue of domestic violence.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this newsletter offers opportunities to get involved in the solution.  In the U.S. alone, a person is physically abused by a current or former intimate partner every 9 seconds.  That's equal to 9,600 people each day.  Twenty five percent of women and 8% of men report being physically or sexually assaulted during their lives.  While these numbers are alarming, hope and help are available, and education is key (see our Fall 2008 print newsletter in our archive).  Take a quiz to find out how much you know about domestic violence.  Learn how you can be supportive of someone experiencing abuse.  Shop Designers' Closet and enjoy a fun way to support our efforts to help women become self-sufficient.
 
Peace,

Coburn Place Staff 

Test your domestic violence knowledge
How much do you really know about domestic violence?  Take our quiz to find out!
  1. What is domestic violence? quiz
    1. Threatening to hurt your partner
    2. Constantly telling your partner that she/he is stupid
    3. Having sex with your partner against their will
    4. Controlling your partner's interactions with others
    5. All of the above
  2. Domestic violence always includes physical violence.
    1. True
    2. False
  3. What is the root cause of domestic violence?
    1. Drugs, including alcohol
    2. Anger
    3. Cheating
    4. A need to have power and control over another person
  4. What are the three phases of domestic violence?
    1. _____________________________
    2. _____________________________
    3. _____________________________
  5. When a woman leaves an abusive relationship, the abuse usually ends.
    1. True
    2. False

   CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE. 

How to help someone suffering abuse
If someone you know is being abused...
  • Listen - Let her know you are there to listen.  Be non-judgmental and supportive.  Keep confidences.
  • Talk to her about abuse in a general way - Let her know that millions of victims from all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds suffer from abuse.  Explain that violence is never acceptable.  Tell her violence is not the victim's fault.  Let her know that there are local agencies that can help.
  • Guide her to community services - Gather information from local domestic violence resources and programs.  Let her know that help is available with legal, safety, housing and emotional issues.  Seek further advice from these agencies trained to deal with domestic violence. Call 317-926-4357 or 211 in Marion County for help. 
  • Help her create a safety plan - Let her know you are afraid for her and her children.  Make a list of emergency contacts.  Suggest she hide a suitcase of clothing, money, check books, Social Security cards, birth certificates, etc.
  • Help her find a safe place when she is ready - Help her contact local domestic violence programs.  Be careful if you offer safety in your home - abuse victims are in the greatest danger once they leave.

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Save the dates! 
Two great ways to provide funding to help end domestic violence
Designer's Closet  
Shop Designers' Closet one final time.  Long-time bargain hunters and new customers alike - to avoid a major case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) - make sure you attend our last sale!  Shop for all your favorite designers at prices everyone can afford.  Take a sneak peek inside Designers' Closet here. 
 
DATES & TIMES: Thursday, October 2 - NOON-8PM                             
                             Friday, October 3 - NOON-8PM                             
                             Saturday, October 4 - 9AM-3PM  
 
PLACE:  North United Methodist Church,              
              38th & Meridian Streets, Indianapolis, IN              
           get directions
 
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Indianapolis ColtsBlue Breakfast - A Benefit for Coburn Place is a high-energy, day-breaking fundraising event at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Fans of Coburn Place and the Indianapolis Colts alike, gather for breakfast, a fun program and an appearance by a Colts personality.  An attendee from last year's event declared Blue Breakfast "the must attend event in Indianapolis."  Join us to see what all the buzz is about!  Read more...
 
 
DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2009
PLACE: Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center
             7001 W 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 
                      
How you can help
Make an online donation here
 
Please help us make a new beginning for someone today.  You will make a difference for women and children who have suffered domestic abuse.  
 
Your gift of:
$  40 buys complete bedding for a twin-size bed.
$  75 buys a set of cookware and dishes.
$225 outfits a complete 1-bedroom apartment.
$550 outfits a complete 3-bedroom apartment.
 
Thank you!
Coburn Place
317.923.5750
Designers' Closet coupon 
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