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2009's Domestic Violence Month Awareness Poster
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If you or someone you know is being abused
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Where to get help locally for domestic violence:
* Call 911 if you are in immediate danger
* Click here to read more about The Wellspring's services and locations or visit the Family Justice Center website at www.fjcouachita.org
* Call (318) 323-1543 or 1-800-716-7233 any time day or night for information or help
* To talk to someone about information or help, visit the Family Justice Center during normal business hours (M to Th 8:30 – 5 and Fri 8:30 – noon) at 620 Riverside Drive, Monroe. You can also visit offices of The Wellspring in Monroe, Bastrop and Winnsboro (see listings in local phone book for address and local phone numbers)
** Services are free and confidential **

 
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Activities to Raise Awareness and Save Lives
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Domestic violence is a killer here in Northeast Louisiana! The Wellspring and Family Justice Center offer information and training to raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence on our families and communities. Take a look!

Public Information: The Wellspring and Family Justice Center offer free fact sheets, posters, and other print materials to raise awareness of domestic violence and services to help those dealing with it. Click on the links at right or call (318) 998-6030. Free informational presentations for schools or groups can be scheduled by calling (318) 998-6030.

Cell Phone Drive: Organizations are invited to collect used cell phones and cell phone batteries. These items can be recycled to serve those fleeing domestic violence. Free posters announcing a cell phone drive with instructions about how to turn in the collected items are available at right or by mail by calling (318) 651-9314. All items donated benefit Northeast Louisiana families served by The Wellspring and Family Justice Center.

Salon Outreach Campaign: The Wellspring and Family Justice Center offer free packets of informational posters and brochures to beauty salons, nail salons, and barber shops. To request a free packet, call (318) 651-9314. Free trainings are also offered to staff in businesses such as these to let them know how to respond if they suspect abuse.

For more information, contact the Family Justice Center at (318) 998-6030 or The Wellspring at (318) 651-9314.

 
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Posters, Fact Sheets & More!
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Are you at risk?
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Ask yourself the following questions about the person with whom you have a relationship. Does he or she:
• Embarrass me with bad names or put down?
• Not want me to talk to or spend time with my family and friends?
• Take my money?
• Make me ask for money or refuse to give it to me?
• Tell me that I am a bad parent or threaten to take away my children?
• Act extremely jealous of others?
• Lose his/her temper, strike you, break your possessions, or in other ways cause you harm?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you many need to find out more about domestic violence or talk to someone who can help.
Call (318) 323-1505 or (318) 323-1543 or 1-800-716-7233 anytime day or night!
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Call 911 for emergencies. Call 211 for community information and referrals. Call 318.323.1505 for individual or family crisis intervention. Call 318.651.9314 for the administrative offices.
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