Category Archives: The Anti-Violence Arsenal
Boston 2013
No matter how bad things are, it’s important for us not to give up on the good that is still out there in the world. Americans will stand together, becoming stronger in the face of adversity. After the explosions today, we witnessed first responders and citizens come to the aid of the injured without hesitation. Not knowing what dangers still lurked in the midst, they leaped into action before the smoke had even cleared. This is what makes America unique and this is why there will be resolve to this tragedy. Again our thoughts and prayers are with the citizens of Boston and everyone affected by this horrible tragedy.
Pitch, Hit & Run!
Together Against Violence and Kerman Cal Ripkin League will host a free Major League Baseball® Pitch, Hit & Run™ Competition for area youth.
Date: Sunday, May 12th Time: 1:00pm
Location: Rotary Park on West ‘D’ Street and Vineland Avenue in Kerman, CA
Pitch, Hit & Run™ is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball®. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
Boys and girls are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the National Finals at the 2013 MLB™ All-Star Game®.
The individual Pitching, Hitting and Running Champions, along with the All-Around Champion in each age and gender group at the Local Competition will be awarded and advance to the Sectional Level of Competition.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. For questions concerning the competition, please contact your Local Coordinators, Michelle Thompson at 559-681-1185 or Roxanne Ochoa at 559-348-7003 and Hugo Rios at 559-473-3169, email inquiries may be sent to: 2getheragainstviolence@gmail.com.
Warning Signs of Youth Violence
Warning Signs of Youth Violence, courtesy of the American Psychological Association:
~ Increased loss of temper
~ Frequent physical fighting
~ Increased use of alcohol or drugs
~ Increased risk-taking behavior
~ Declining school performance
~ Acute episode of major mental illness
~ Planning how to commit acts of violence
~ Announcing threats or plans for hurting others
~ Obtaining or carrying a weapon
If you or your child have these symptoms, it’s important for you to seek psychological help before it gets worse. Talk to someone like, a school counselor or psychologist, church leader, youth group director, a doctor, your parents. We all have some type of support structure, sometimes we just don’t realize it.
Recognize the symptoms and seek help before it’s too late!!!
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/warning-signs.aspx#
Calling All Anti-Violence Advocates!!!
Did you know 40% of the Prosecutors in the Fresno County DA’s Homicide Division have resigned their positions since receiving a 9% pay cut in 2011? This is important to all of us because these Prosecutors are the people responsible for putting murderers behind bars. The reason there have been pay cuts is because of the budget imposed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Yet, according to this insightful report “…current County contracts give higher salaries to Public Defenders than to Prosecutors.” An attorney working in public service is already taking a huge pay cut compared to what they could make in the private sector. Paying for college after law school is a huge expense; the dedicated Prosecutors who choose to represent “the People” rather than defending scum do so because they want to what is right by all of us.
If you think the Fresno County Board of Supervisors should reconsider their position on this matter and or raise the salaries of Prosecutors, let them know. Express your concern to them in the name of public safety, their failure to reconsider is a danger to all of us. Criminals can and will find the loophole in the system and exploit it.
Here is a list of the Supervisors, including the areas they represent and an email address. We urge you to email the Supervisor in your District and tell them how you feel about this situation. Remember through our combined efforts we can make our communities safe for one and all!
~Together Against Violence
Fresno County
- Supervisor Phil Larson
Western Fresno County (Firebaugh, Kerman, Mendota, San Joaquin and Neighboring Communities)
- Supervisor Debbie Poochigian
Eastern Fresno County (Clovis, Sanger, Prather, Auberry and Neighboring Communities)
- Supervisor Henry Perea
Central Fresno (Tower District, Mayfair, Calwa)
- Supervisor Andreas Borgeas
Fresno and Clovis (Fig Garden, Fashion Fair, Fresno State, Riverpark and Neighboring Areas)
- Supervisor Judy Case
Southern Fresno County (Selma, Coalinga, Kingsburg, Fowler and Neighboring Communities)
We Have A Dream
“We have a dream, a dream of a world without the pain of lost loved ones. A dream of a world free from the evil of the streets and the damage done by misguided hearts and dangerous intentions. We all deserve to be free from violence and heartbreak. We all deserve to live in a world of peace and the promise of a bright future; this is our dream for you.” ~ Together Against Violence
Calling All Anti-Violence Advocates!!!
Anti-Violence Advocates
Calling all Anti-Violence Advocates!!! January 21st is National Day of Service in conjunction with Dr. Martin Luther King Day. This is a day for all of us to take up Volunteer opportunities in support of our communities. Together Against Violence is looking for Volunteers to assist us on National Day of Service as well as any upcoming events. If you would like to help on the 21st or on any other day for the matter, let us know by completing a Volunteer form on this website.
http://wearetogetheragainstviolence.com/volunteers/
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