7th Annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes

Open Arms proudly presents the 7th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®, sponsored by The Union Bank Company.  The event will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Riverside Park.  Hancock County men, women and boys will walk one mile in women’s high heeled shoes to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence and sexual assault.   

We are seeking event sponsors, individual walkers, business & organization teams and volunteers for the event.  Sign up is available online at www.openarmsfindlay.org.  We also have the option to become a Virtual Walker!  Registration for the event begins at 10:30am, with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m.   

This is a family-friendly event with a free Kids Zone.  The Kids Zone will feature face painting, arts and crafts tables, an inflatable bounce house and Spongebob himself will be there!  Food vendors, massage stations and sponsor areas will be set up throughout Riverside Park.  Fantastic prizes and awards will be given during the Awards Ceremony immediately following the walk.

To register as a walker, virtual walker, team or volunteer, visit www.openarmsfindlay.org or call Jodi DeVore at Open Arms, 419.420.9261.

NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH

Presidential Proclamation -- National Stalking Awareness Month, 2015

NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH, 2015

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

In every State across our Nation, stalking is a crime. It is unacceptable behavior that violates the most basic principles of respect and decency, infringing on our fundamental right to feel safe and secure. At some point in their lives, 1 in 6 American women will be stalked. This abuse creates distress and takes a profound toll on its victims and our communities. This month, we extend our support to all those who have experienced stalking, and we renew our commitment to shine a light on this injustice.

Stalking is a pattern of unwanted contact -- which can include text messages, emails, and phone calls -- that causes an individual to fear for their safety or the safety of loved ones. While young women are disproportionately at risk, anyone can be a victim, including children and men. Individuals who are stalked often know the perpetrator, but stalkers can also be acquaintances or strangers. Stalking is a serious offense with significant consequences. It is often detrimental to the physical and emotional well-being of the victim, and some are forced to move or change jobs. This behavior often escalates over time, and is sometimes followed by sexual assault or homicide.

Addressing this hidden crime is part of my Administration's comprehensive strategy to combat violence against women, and stalking is one of the four areas addressed by the Violence Against Women Act. When I proudly signed the reauthorization of this historic law, we bolstered many of its provisions, including expanding safeguards against cyberstalking and protections for immigrants who have been victims of stalking. Across the Federal Government, we are building strong partnerships with those working to break the cycle of this abuse, and we remain dedicated to ending violence against women and men in all its forms.

Our homes, schools, offices, and neighborhoods should be places where Americans feel secure and confident. During National Stalking Awareness Month, we join with the advocates, families, professionals, and survivors to amplify their refrain: If you are a victim of stalking, you are not alone. Together, let us continue to raise awareness of this violence and recommit to being part of the solution.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2015 as National Stalking Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to recognize the signs of stalking, acknowledge stalking as a serious crime, and urge those affected not to be afraid to speak out or ask for help. Let us also resolve to support victims and survivors, and to create communities that are secure and supportive for all Americans.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand thisthirty-first day of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.

BARACK OBAMA

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

The Open Arms Staff and Board of Directors would like to wish our clients, volunteers and community a safe and happy holiday season!  

Subaru "Share the Love" Program to Benefit Open Arms

 

The Subaru "Share the Love" program, running November 20, 2014 - January 2, 2015 at LaRiche Toyota-Subaru, was established by Subaru of America, Inc. as a way to bring Subaru owners together to make a difference in the community while showcasing Subaru’s vehicles.

 

This year, in a continued effort to support the charities involved in the “Share the Love” program, Subaru will increase the donation from $10 million to $15 million, which will bring the total donations over the past seven years of the “Share the Love” program to $50 million.

 Subaru of America, Inc. donates $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 20, 2014 – January 2, 2015 to one of the following selected charities:

o ASPCA®

o Make-A-Wish ®

o Meals on Wheels Association of America®

o National Park Foundation

o Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services

 In 2013, Subaru introduced a “Hometown Charity” program to the campaign, which allows each retailer to select a local charity within their community to be added to the list of organizations that customers can select to receive a donation.

Subaru “Share the Love” takes place nationwide and all 622 Subaru retailers have participated to make a real impact through the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

House Passes Eight Bills to Combat Human Trafficking

	OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN Robert E. Latta FIFTH DISTRICT OF OHIO 2448 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-6405
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2014		Contact: Sarah Criser Office: (202) 225-6405

House Passes Eight Bills to Combat Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage this week of eight bills to combat human trafficking.

“Human sex trafficking is a $9.8 billion illicit industry, which is especially prevalent in Ohio, as Toledo has some of the highest human trafficking rates in the country and more than 1,000 people are victims of sex trafficking in the state each year,” said Latta. “This week, I was proud to join my colleagues in passing eight pieces of legislation that will help combat this growing epidemic, save lives and give hope to human trafficking victims around the world. I will also continue to work to defend our most vulnerable citizens, so we may end this horrific exploitation and abuse once and for all.”

H.R. 5111, to improve the response to victims of child sex trafficking, would update federal law to make clear that child prostitution is a form of child sex trafficking and should be reported to the CyberTipline at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

H.R. 5081, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act, would improve practices within state child welfare systems to identify and document sex trafficking victims. 

H.R. 5076, the Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act, would improve support provided specifically to runaway and homeless youth who are victims of sex trafficking.

H.R. 4980, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, includes numerous provisions that would encourage states to reduce the incidence of sex trafficking among youth in foster care, empower and promote normalcy for foster youth, quickly move more children from foster care into adoptive homes or the homes of relatives, and increase the amount of child support provided to families in which one parent is outside of the United States. 

H.R. 5135, the Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery Act, would direct the U.S. State Department’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking to conduct a review and issue a report on the best strategies for preventing children from becoming victims of trafficking.

H.R. 5116, the Human Trafficking Detection Act, would direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a program that would train Department of Homeland Security personnel how to effectively deter, detect, disrupt and prevent human trafficking during the course of their primary roles and responsibilities.

H.R. 4449, the Human Trafficking Prevention Act, would require certain State Department personnel to undergo training to identify victims of human trafficking around the world.

H.R 2283, the Human Trafficking Prioritization Act, would elevate the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons to a Bureau within the State Department to better prioritize the fight against human trafficking without increasing the size of the federal government.

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2014 Charity Golf Classic Coming in September!

6th Annual Walk a Mile In Her Shoes

Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services proudly presents the 6th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®, sponsored by The Union Bank Company.  The event will be held on Saturday, April 26 at Riverside Park.  Hancock County men, women and boys will walk one mile in women’s high heeled shoes to raise awareness and educate the community about domestic violence and sexual assault.   

We are seeking individual walkers, business & organization teams and volunteers for the event.  Sign up is available online at www.openarmsfindlay.org.  We also have the option to become a Virtual Walker!  Registration for the event begins at 10:30am, with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m.   

This is a family-friendly event with a free Kids Zone.  The Kids Zone will feature face painting, arts and crafts tables, an inflatable bounce house and Spongebob himself will be there!  Food vendors, massage stations and sponsor areas will be set up throughout Riverside Park.  Fantastic prizes and awards will be given during the Awards Ceremony immediately following the walk.

To register as a walker, virtual walker, team or volunteer, visit www.openarmsfindlay.org or call Jodi DeVore at Open Arms, 419.420.9261.

5,000,000 Steps To End Violence

This April, Chase Noller and Brent Kidd begin their six month Appalachian Trail journey.  Support their adventure, while also serving those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault.  70% of donations benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services.

Attorney General DeWine Awards Nearly $1 Million in Rape Crisis Program Grant Funding

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced today that he has awarded 25 rape crisis centers in Ohio with a total of nearly $1 million in new grant funding.  

"This is the first time that money from Ohio's new Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund is being used, so these are additional resources that can now go towards helping survivors of sexual assault," said Attorney General DeWine.  "The funds will help strengthen and expand upon the services and support these agencies currently provide, which are essential in the recovery process after a traumatic assault."

The following 23 agencies, which meet all core services as defined by the Core Standards for Rape Crisis Programs in Ohio, will each receive a grant $36,789 to be used to help sexual assault survivors: 

• Women Helping Women, Cincinnati       
• Ohio University, Athens
• Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Ashland
• YWCA of Northwest Ohio, Toledo
• Liberty Center Connections/Every Woman's House, Wooster
• Tri-County Help Center, St. Clairsville
• The SAAFE Center/Behavioral Connections, Bowling Green
• Council on Domestic Violence/Open Arms, Findlay
• The Rape Crisis Center of Medina & Summit Counties, Akron
• Crime Victim Services, Lima
• Townhall II, Kent
• Project Woman, Springfield
• OhioHealth Research Institute/SARNCO, Columbus
• The Nord Center/Lorain County Rape Crisis Center, Lorain
• Lake County Prosecutor, Painesville
• HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Delaware
• Haven of Hope, Cambridge
• EVE Incorporated, Marietta
• The Domestic Violence Shelter, Mansfield
• COMPASS, New Philadelphia
• Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Cleveland
• American Red Cross, Canton
• Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County, Lebanon

One program, which meets some, but not all of the core services, will receive an expansion grant in the amount of $8,842 to assist with implementing new services:

• Erie County Prosecutor, Sandusky

In addition, one statewide training grant, which is available only to agencies that are federally-recognized statewide sexual assault coalitions, was awarded in the amount of $95,000:

• Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Cleveland 

Ohio's Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund was established as part of House Bill 108, which was sponsored by state representatives Nan Baker (R-Westlake) and Kirk Schuring (R-Canton).  The bill was amended into Ohio's 2014-2015 operating budget.  The Ohio Attorney General's Office administers the fund. 

Febraury 14 is V-Day: A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls Worldwide

Join the V-Day movement on February 14 to end violence against women and girls worldwide.  For more information visit http://www.vday.org or http://onebillionrising.org

February: Teen Dating Violence & Prevention Month

During the month of February, the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS), a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is recognizing National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.  

 

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month brings national focus to the issue of teen dating violence, highlights the need to educate youth about healthy relationships, raises awareness among those who care for them and provides communities with a critical opportunity to work together to prevent this devastating cycle of abuse.

The Ohio Family Violence Prevention Center (FVPC), housed at OCJS, serves as an information clearinghouse for public and private organizations as they provide assistance to victims and offers a variety of services such as providing victim advocacy/assistance, organizing workshops, giving presentations and conducting research on family violence and its impact on communities.  The Ohio Family Violence Prevention Advisory Council, a part of the Center, is where Ohio’s top experts in domestic and family violence prevention come together to consider and recommend improvements in the state.  Most recently, the Council, along with other lead agencies in the state, provided guidance and assistance for HB 19, the Tina Croucher Act, which requires schools to adopt policies to prevent and address abusive relationships.

               
The Purpose
The repercussions of teen dating violence are impossible to ignore - the issue affects not just youth but their families, schools and communities as well. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) brings national focus to the issue of teen dating violence, highlights the need to educate our youth about healthy relationships, raises awareness among those who care for them and provides communities with a critical opportunity to work together to prevent this devastating cycle of abuse.

 

The History of TDVAM
The Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Initiative was spearheaded by teenagers across the nation who chose to take a stand and put a stop to teen dating violence. In 2005, the importance of addressing teen dating violence was highlighted by its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

Now supported by dozens of national, state and local organizations, the call to end teen dating violence was formally recognized by Congress in 2006. At that time, both Houses of Congress declared the first full week in February "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week."

For the third consecutive year, our leaders in Congress are dedicating an entire month to teen dating violence awareness and prevention. To celebrate, we are calling upon government representatives and agencies, public officials, advocates, service providers, schools, parents and youth to take part in programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month

January is National Stalking Awareness Month.  Check out the Stalking Resource Center's website for information about criminal and civil stalking laws by state, as well as federal stalking laws, tribal codes, and the uniform code of military justice.

 http://www.victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-laws

 

 

Presidential Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release September 30, 2013

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, 2013

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) nearly 20 years ago, our Nation's response to domestic violence has greatly improved. What was too often seen as a private matter best hidden behind closed doors is now an established issue of national concern. We have changed our laws, transformed our culture, and improved support services for survivors. We have seen a significant drop in domestic violence homicides and improved training for police, prosecutors, and advocates. Yet we must do more to provide protection and justice for survivors and to prevent violence from occurring. During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we stand with domestic abuse survivors, celebrate our Nation's progress in combatting these despicable crimes, and resolve to carry on until domestic violence is no more.

Although we have made substantial progress in reducing domestic violence, one in four women and one in seven men in the United States still suffer serious physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner at least once during their lifetimes. Every day, three women lose their lives in this country as a result of domestic violence. Millions of Americans live in daily, silent fear within their own homes.

My Administration remains devoted to halting this devastating violence. To lead by example, last year I directed Federal agencies to develop policies to assist victims of domestic violence in the Federal workforce. Earlier this year, Vice President Biden announced new grants for initiatives that aim to reduce domestic violence homicides across our country.

This past spring, I signed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. The Act provides law enforcement with better resources to investigate cases of rape, gives colleges more tools to educate students about dating violence and sexual assault, and empowers tribal courts to prosecute those who commit domestic violence on tribal lands, regardless of whether the aggressor is a member of the tribe. In addition, VAWA will continue to allow relief for immigrant victims of domestic violence, and LGBT victims will receive care and assistance.

Thanks to the landmark Affordable Care Act, insurance companies will be prohibited from denying coverage because of pre-existing conditions, and new health plans must cover domestic violence screening and counseling with no copayments or cost sharing. Millions will have the chance to sign up for affordable care through the new Health Insurance Marketplace by visiting www.HealthCare.gov beginning October 1.

Ending violence in the home is a national imperative that requires vigilance and dedication from every sector of our society. We must continue to stand alongside advocates, victim service providers, law enforcement, and our criminal justice system as they hold offenders accountable and provide care and support to survivors. But our efforts must extend beyond the criminal justice system to include housing and economic advocacy for survivors. We must work with young people to stop violence before it starts. We must also reach out to friends and loved ones who have suffered from domestic violence, and we must tell them they are not alone. I encourage victims, their loved ones, and concerned citizens to learn more by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE, or by visiting www.TheHotline.org.

This October, let us honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by promoting peace in our own families, homes, and communities. Let us renew our commitment to end domestic violence -- in every city, every town, and every corner of America.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2013 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I call on all Americans to speak out against domestic violence and support local efforts to assist victims of these crimes in finding the help and healing they need.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

BARACK OBAMA

Charity Golf Classic to Benefit Open Arms

Bodie Electric, Inc. and LaRiche Toyota-Subaru have announced plans for the 2013 Charity Golf Classic, scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2013.  This year’s event will be held at Red Hawk Run Golf Club in Findlay.  Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 AM with a shotgun start scheduled for 9:00 AM.  Proceeds from the annual golf outing will benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services. 

Team registration is currently taking place and will be limited to 27 foursomes.  Registration costs include breakfast, green fees, cart, lunch and door prizes.  The LaRiche Family of Dealerships is offering two Hole in One contests, featuring a $15,000 prize in cash or credit toward a new car.  Deadline for registration is August 30.  Opportunities are available for Hole Sponsorships and the donation of raffle prizes for the event.  To register a team or for more information regarding becoming an event sponsor, please contact Bodie Electric, Inc. at 419.435.3672.

Ohio Makes Strides with House Bill 108

For the first time in Ohio's history a $1 million appropriation for rape crisis centers has  been included in Ohio's state budget for fiscal years 2014 and 2015.  

High profile cases in Ohio and across the nation have shown the critical need for rape crisis centers that  provide compassionate support for survivors of sexual violence and work to prevent sexual assault before it happens.  

HB 108 includes:

Adding a rape crisis representative to the State Victims Assistance Advisory Council.

• Requires each person who registers as a sex offender or child-victim offender to pay a one-time $100 fee, and authorizes an additional fine for the commission of a sexually oriented or child-victim oriented offense.
• Creates a General Revenue Fund appropriation line item for Rape Crisis Centers, with an appropriation of $1 million in each fiscal year.

In 2012, Open Arms served 513 individuals through our rape crisis program including emergency room accompaniment, legal assistance, individual support, crisis calls, and prevention presentations in the community.

Ohio House Approves Human Trafficking Legislation

Columbus (AP) - Ohio lawmakers have approved a measure that increases penalties for human trafficking offenders and adds protections for victims.

The Ohio House unanimously endorsed the legislation Wednesday. 

The bill says minors or developmentally disabled people should be considered victims of human trafficking if they're recruited or held captive to engage in sexual activities.

House Speaker William Batchelder says that legislation gives authorities the tools they need to crack down on traffickers.

Among several other provisions, it requires offenders convicted of solicitation to register as sex offenders if the people they tried to lure are under 18 years old.

The crime of soliciting a minor who is younger than 18 or is developmentally disabled would increase from a misdemeanor to a felony offense.

The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration.

6/27/13; THE COURIER, Findlay, Ohio

GOLFING FOR A CAUSE

NWO Health Partners and Hitchings Insurance Agency present the 4th Annual Charity Golf Outing.  The event will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Sycamore Springs golf course, 11492 T.R. 25, Arlington.  Proceeds from the event will benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services.

Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m.  The event includes 18 holes with cart, a scramble format, beverages, snacks and contests.  An awards ceremony and lunch will take place following golf. 

For information on forming a team or sponsoring the event, contact Andy Noel at 419-427-3105 or anoel@nwoortho.com.

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT AT UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY

On March 21^st and 22^nd, the Phi Alpha Honor Society and Social Work Club of the University of Findlay will be hosting a “Take Back the Night Event” on campus. “Take Back the Night” began in 1976 as a rally to bring attention to sexual/domestic violence against women and has expanded across the U. S. and internationally.  The event will be a first for the UF campus to host.

TBTN at University of Findlay will encompass two days beginning with Thursday the 21^st. There will be the Survivor Silhouettes from BGSU on display in the AMU, along with the Clothesline Project from Open Arms Domestic Violence Shelter. There will be informational tables set up in the AMU for both days from Open Arms, Cosiano Health Center, and others. Phi Alpha and Social Work Club will also provide t-shirts for survivors of rape/domestic violence to make their own Clothesline Project for display.

On Thursday night, at 7pm, there will be an event in the Virginia Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion, with a speaker, testimonials, and a march around campus. This event is one of the highlights of Take Back the Night events across the country.

The events are open to students, faculty, and the public. This event is important to bring attention to the ongoing and increasing problem of violence against women. Take Back the Night rallies provide a supportive environment for survivors, their families, and education to the public.

Open Arms Receives Donation from Monsanto Fund

Robert and Debra Christy of Alvada have been selected as winners in America's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to their favorite local charity. The Christy's selected Open Arms to receive a $2,500 donation. Pictured are a Monsanto Fund Representative, Robert and Debra Christy, and Ashley Ritz-Executive Director of Open Arms.

V-DAY: A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women

ONE BILLION RISING in the Media TONIGHT: - Wednesday, 13 Feb: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – Anne Hathaway - Wednesday, 13 Feb: Piers Morgan Tonight – Jane Fonda - Wednesday, 13 Feb: The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell – Rosario Dawson TOMORROW: - Thursday, 14 Feb: Democracy Now – Eve Ensler Calling In Live From Congo - Thursday, 14 Feb: CNN International – Thandie Newton Live from London WATCH: - Katie Couric Rises Up for “One Billion Rising” on Katie! > - V-Board Member Thandie Newton with Jon Snow on Channel 4 > - V-Board Member Kerry Washington on Katie! > Your One Billion Rising Event Check-List RISERS are you ready? We know there are a lot of details to remember so we wanted to send you a quick One Billion Rising Check-List to help you make sure you have your bases covered! ONE BILLION RISING Check List: LOCATION: Make sure your Rising is on the Map so people can find it and attend VOLUNTEERS: Do you have a great group of volunteers to help you? PERMITS: Do you have permits from venue and police, if needed? AUDIO/VISUAL: Do you have a sound system? Device to play “Break The Chain”? Equipment to project video? Download the videos & music PROMOTION: Do you have banners and flyers and picket posters? PERFORMANCE: Have you asked someone to read Eve Ensler's newest Monologue "Rising"? Download PLEDGE: Have you taken the One Billion Rising Pledge & found a way to make sure everyone at your event does too? SHOW THE WORLD: We want you to document this historic day! Ensure you have people in the crowd videoing, photographing, recording your event.  Then post on facebook, twitter, youtube, instagram and Google+ so that the world can see what you are doing to end violence against women! LIVE STREAM: We’ve got a simple "How to"  that will give you all the details to get your event is seen round the world! #1BillionRising: Get #1BillionRising Trending! Join our #1BillionRising online flash mob on Thunderclap! And please ask your friends and followers to join us too MEDIA: Have you reached out to engage the Media? Follow these easy Media Tips ATTIRE: Have you told your crowds to wear Red & Black? Dress in One Billion Rising colors to let people know you are part of a movement!!  STRIKE: Moment of Solidarity! Choose a time during the day to take a moment, join together with your colleagues, fellow students, family members, and friends, and leave your workplaces, schools, and homes and be together as one V-MEN: Have you made every effort to get men involved! Invite them to the event, to dance and stand in solidarity.  Spread the word with the The Man Prayer, Jarvis Green Interview, and multiple ‘I Am Rising’ videos from men across the planet   unsubscribe