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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.
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
Justice for Lupie Reyes
Citizens Against Homicide is a non-profit organization that acts as a body of support and a voice for the survivors and friends of murder victims. Their January 2013 newsletter features the story of Guadalupe “Lupie” Reyes that was featured on our Facebook page in October 2012. This newsletter is distributed to people all over the country including prosecutors from various criminal courts. We encourage all of you to sign up for their newsletter and read the stories about families who are seeking justice for murdered love ones.
To view the January newsletter featuring Lupie’s story, please click on the link below and then click on the text “JANUARY 2013 NEWSLETTER1.” Remember it is only through our combined efforts that we can make our communities safe for one and all; you can do your part by sharing this story.
http://www.citizensagainsthomicide.org/index.php/january-2013-newsletter-5/january-2013-newsletter1/
Together Against Violence 