HAWC's new name removes 'women-only' perception

Submitted by anthony on Mon, 2009-03-30 18:25

Story here. Excerpt:

'The local agency dedicated to eradicating domestic violence has chosen a name that better reflects its mission and services, according to Executive Director Candace Waldron.

Help for Abused Women and their Children is now Healing Abuse Working for Change. HAWC is also launching a new logo design contest with a $1,000 cash prize.

"We want to be sure we're responsive to all communities where domestic abuse might occur," Waldron said. "After 30 years of doing work, it's become clear that it's really the behavior of controlling and abusive persons that needs to be addressed, and it affects different genders."

The nonprofit agency was founded by a handful of Salem women in 1978. Over the years, it has grown to serve men affected by domestic violence, as well as women.

"I think our name, frankly, has been somewhat of a barrier in having men contact us," Waldron said.'

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it has grown to serve men affected by domestic violence, as well as women.

Just when did hell freeze over?

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Submitted by Luek on Mon, 2009-03-30 22:03

I also felt a cool breeze.

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Submitted by anthony on Mon, 2009-03-30 22:24

I think I see what's happening here. The California Supreme Court case which made it illegal to deny males domestic abuse services has clearly caused a ripple effect. People are finally starting to wake up! This made my day!

Alleleuia! Alleleuia!

Evan AKA X-TRNL
Real Men Don't Take Abuse!

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Submitted by xtrnl on Tue, 2009-03-31 16:06