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After Months in Limbo, Paterson Aide Charged in Abuse Case Is Fired

Original article posted on December 13, 2010 on http://www.nytimes.com By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE He got his start as an intern but rose to become one of Gov. David A. Paterson’s most trusted and powerful aides, with a designated room at the Executive Mansion in Albany for overnight stays. But he became embroiled in a domestic violenceContinue reading “After Months in Limbo, Paterson Aide Charged in Abuse Case Is Fired”

Alumnae Spotlight: Carolina Castaneda

Carolina is a Fall 2000 initiate. During her time at Beta Eta she participated in Tiger Toss, served as PACE, Sisterhood Support Chair, Banner Chair and House Manager. She was also a proud Seminole Ambassador and Lady Spirithunter. Carolina graduated in 2003 with a BA in Communications and a minor in Art. Currently living inContinue reading “Alumnae Spotlight: Carolina Castaneda”

Derby players to wear ribbons for domestic violence campaign

  above is the poster produced to encourage fathers to play a positive role in ensuring their children find violence against women unacceptable. BRIAN DONNELLY 1 Jan 2011 Footballers in the Hearts vs Hibs new year derby match will today wear white ribbons as part of a new campaign to halt domestic violence.All frontline LothianContinue reading “Derby players to wear ribbons for domestic violence campaign”

Back to School!

The chapter house will open today, and the spring term will start tomorrow. Congratulations to the 2011 Executive Board..  President    JaclynVP CRSB    LindseyVP Communications    JennaVP Finance    AmandaVP Education    CaitlinVP Fraternity Relations    EricaHouse Manager    BrittanyVP Intellectual Development    LibbyVp Membership Development    KateVP Panhellenic    KateVP Philanthropy    StaciaVP Recruitment    Rachel VP Risk Management    Katherine We look forward to updatingContinue reading “Back to School!”

Fraternity Hazing

http://www.stophazing.org  is a great website, that works to educate readers to stop hazing, not just in fraternities, but in all realms of life. Below is a blurb from their landing page. We encourage all collegians and alumnae to check out the website, and sign the petition to stop hazing!!! When most people hear the termContinue reading “Fraternity Hazing”

What Can Communities do to Prevent Domestic Violence?

Expand education and awareness efforts to increase positive attitudes toward nonviolence and encourage individuals to report family violence. Form or task forces to assess the problem, develop an action plan, and monitor progress. Mandate training in domestic violence for all social services and criminal justice professionals. Advocate laws and judicial procedures at the state andContinue reading “What Can Communities do to Prevent Domestic Violence?”

What is a Safety Plan?

Every individual in an abusive relationship needs a safety plan. Shelters and crisis counselors have been urging safety plans for years, and police departments, victim services, hospitals, and courts have adopted this strategy. Safety plans should be individualized — for example, taking account of age, marital status, whether children are involved, geographic location, and resourcesContinue reading “What is a Safety Plan?”