[Ohio-talk] Want to Participate in Survey about domestic Violence?

[Cheryl Fields]

Hello,

This is a great conversation. OK, I will contact presidents for those
that wish to participate, however if anyone feels strongly about this
subject Domestic Violence/ Partner Abuse feel free to contact your
president and then contact me for the survey questions. I will not
post the questions here. It is long and detailed.
Every point that is bing discussed is covered, including the Faith
community, Law Enforcement and Rehabilitation Agencies for the Blind
in Ohio. It is very difficult to combat this type of crime. Education
is the key. We want to know what services are out there and how we can
connect. Then move into ecucating ourselves on what to do if
confronted with a dangerous situation. Thanks for the input! I will
talk with Eric, maybe we can post reliable information as we get it.
It may be a beneficial life line for someone in a crisis. Tell me what
you think?

Blessings,

Cheryl

On 3/7/14, Cheryl Fields <cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Attention All Federationist!
>
>
> Last November at our state convention, several questions were raised
> about domestic violence and the blind.
> What is domestic violence/ partner abuse?
>
> Is there help for someone who wants to escape?
>
> Where is this help located?
>
> Answers to these questions are hard for a sighted person to locate and
> once answers are obtained navigating the system may be even harder.
>  Take time to imagine how difficult this must be for a blind person,
> to locate the same answers!
> In an effort to provide answers and support for blind adult victims of
> domestic violence. Some exploration is necessary, services can vary
> from community to community. Let's work together on this fact finding
> mission. Step 1 is completing the survey. We will gather information
> from around Ohio. After completion of the survey, we can evaluate what
> we gathered and decide on the next steps.
>
> I am asking for volunteers from each chapter to participate in
> surveying your community's services for blind adult victims.
> Communicate with your chapter president, if you are participating
> contact me using the e mail address below. If you need additional
> information please contact me. All surveys should be completed by May
> 1, 2014, send to Cheryl Fields cherylelaine1957 at gmail.com.
>
> Thank You.
>
> Cheryl Fields
>