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In memory of Samantha Leath Gutierrez

LEXINGTON — A 44-year-old woman faces murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a woman she lived with.
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office said Samantha Leath Gutierrez, 35, was fatally shot Monday afternoon at her home at 367 Avenue K.
Deputies later arrested Tammy Starlette Miller West, who lives at the same address. West was charged with first degree murder and remains in the Davidson County jail without bond. Her first court appearance is scheduled for later today.
According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the home in the Southmont community of Davidson County. They found Gutierrez's body on the floor of the home. West, who was present when deputies arrived, was not injured.
Deputies did not give a motive for the shooting.

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People around the world from different cultures, beliefs and different sexual preferences all experience abuse.
They are survivors, victims & advocates for this cause.
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On that final day of capture while in a violent, drunken rage he threatened..." You or the police will not take this baby from me, I'm taking him"book due to be released September, 2010 Written by: Melissa

"God's Work must truly be our own"
Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You speech Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy - January 20th 1961My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

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Family watch Dog sex offender web site
A great web site that will email you with any new sex offenders that move in your area!http://www.familywatchdog.us/

One in Three Teenage girls are victims
One in Three Teenage girls are victims. They are being abused by their teen boyfriends! In order to stop domestic violence we need to teach our children to say no to violence! These teen boyfriends one day become fathers!!! STOP THE CYCLE ...EACH OF US can Help end domestic violenceEveryone can do there part by speaking to their children & other adults...Open your eyes & ears ONE VOICE, ONE CAUSE TOGETHER WE END THISFor one teen, one child, one woman, one man at a time STOP THE VIOLENCE

Books Regarding Domestic Violence
Reading is knowledge, empowerment!Gay men and childhood sexual TraumaIntegrating the shattered selfJames CasseseWhy does he do that? Inside the mind of angry and controlling manLundy BancroftWhat parents need to know about teen dating violence:Advice and support for helping your teenBarrie Levy and Patricia Occhiuzzo GiggansThe batterer as parentLundy Bancroft and Jay SilvermanSurviving domestic violencevoices of women who broke freeElaine WeissManaging teen anger and violence:A pathways to peace programWilliam FreemanThe emotionally abused womanBeverly Engel, M.F.C.C.Encouragement For The Emotionally Abused WomanBeverly Engel, M.F.C.C.The Domestic Violence SourcebookDawn Bradley Berry, J. D.Ditch That JerkPamela Jayne, M.A.From the inside out:A look into teen violence and rebellionLarry L. StevensonFree myself from an abusive relationshipAndrea Lissette, M.A. & Richard Krause, PHD.

One in Three teenage victims
One in Three teenage girls are victimsThey suffer physical/sexual abuse caused by their teenage boyfriendWe have to continue to help our teens with this growing problemWe are now teaching generation after generation to end the violenceIf we do not end violence it follows these teens to the next generationThese teen victims one day become mothers.It is a cycle that never ends unless we try to end it.This is our country, our men, women & children our peopleTogether we can be one voice one force for this causeEnd domestic violence

NO MORE HIDING... No more abuse!
Abusers hide...They have no face, it is hidden... no sympathy, no morals, no shameNo more hiding!Bring them out of hiding let your voice be heard!A message from Melissa:As a victim, I felt ashamed of the abuse.I was embarrassed to report my abusers violence.I was wrong to feel that shame.Shame, is not something for a victim to carry with them.The abuser needs to know that they are the one at fault."SHAME ON YOU!"(abusers not the victims!)

Always writing
"Violence should never be taught in the form of a mother or a father"Book due to be released September 2010written by : MelissaDon't teach children to be violent

Child victims develop disorders
80% of young adults who had been abused met the diagnostic criteria for at least 1 psychiatric disorder at the age of 21 (including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, & post-traumatic stress disorder)Abused children are 25% more likely to experience teen pregnancyAbused teens are 3 times less likely to practice safe sex, putting them at greater risk for STDsThese statistics are from the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse & Neglect Information. Long-term Consequences of Child Abuse & Neglect 2005Child Help: http://www.childhelp.org/resources/learning-center/statistics

How to recognize symptoms of domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as spousal abuse, battering or child abuse, can take many forms. Abuse can be physical, verbal, sexual or mental. It's not always easy to recognize symptoms of domestic abuse, but there are a few cues that may alert friends or other family members that someone in a household is being abused.Learning to recognize the basic signs of domestic abuse may lead friends or family members to record instances of abuse, for use by law enforcement personnel or court systems to help prosecute those who abuse others.Domestic abuse may occur to any individual regardless of age or gender, though female adults are the most often abused.Taken From:http://www.ehow.com/how_4707000_recognize-symptoms-domestic-violence.html

Teenage Violence Linked To Later Domestic Violence
Adolescents who engaged in violent behavior at a relatively steady rate through their teenage years and those whose violence began in their mid teens and increased over the years are significantly more likely to engage in domestic violence in their mid 20s than other young adults, according to a new University of Washington study."Most people think youth violence and domestic violence are separate problems, but this study shows that they are intertwined," said Todd Herrenkohl, lead author of the study and a UW associate professor of social work.The study also found no independent link between an individual's use of alcohol or drugs and committing domestic violence. In addition it showed that nearly twice as many women as men said they perpetrated domestic violence in the past year including kicking, biting or punching their partner, threatening to hit or throw something at their partner, and pushing, grabbing or shoving their partner.Data from the study came from the on-going Seattle Social Development Project which has been tracing youth development and the social and antisocial behavior of more than 800 participants. It began when they were in the fifth grade and continues to follow them into adulthood.That project earlier showed four patterns of youth violence taken by teens between the ages of 13 and 18. Taken from : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/06/070625111433.htm

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms
Information taken from: http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/articles/behavior/ptsd_4/Psychiatric Symptoms Associated with Childhood Abuse PTSDNightmaresFlashbacksMemory and concentration problemsHyperarousalHypervigilanceIntrusive memoriesAvoidanceAbnormal startle reponsesFeeling worse when reminded of trauma DissociativeOut-of-body experiencesDerealizationAmnesiaFragmented sense of self and identity AnxietyPanic attacksClaustrophobia

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered against violence

In memory of Samantha Leath Gutierrez
LEXINGTON — A 44-year-old woman faces murder charges in connection with the shooting death of a woman she lived with.The Davidson County Sheriff's Office said Samantha Leath Gutierrez, 35, was fatally shot Monday afternoon at her home at 367 Avenue K.Deputies later arrested Tammy Starlette Miller West, who lives at the same address. West was charged with first degree murder and remains in the Davidson County jail without bond. Her first court appearance is scheduled for later today.According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the home in the Southmont community of Davidson County. They found Gutierrez's body on the floor of the home. West, who was present when deputies arrived, was not injured.Deputies did not give a motive for the shooting.
Gays, Bisexual and transgendered against violencePeople around the world from different cultures, beliefs and different sexual preferences all experience abuse.They are survivors, victims & advocates for this cause.They are in my heartOne cause, one force to end this together!http://www.lambda.org/http://www.rainbowdomesticviolence.itgo.com/

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/

Rape, Abuse & Incest national network
RAINN: The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization.One of “America’s 100 Best Charities" —Worth magazine http://www.rainn.org/

Our cause
Thanks to law enforcement all across the country for helping this cause We need to work togetherIf we do not work together we work against one another Together we are empowered This blog is dedicated to men and women around the world who believe in the fight to end Domestic Violence. With education, we grow stronger Together we stop the violence, the abuse When we report abuse we are the victors no longer the victims...We need victims to report violence the first time it happens.We need to listen and learn from each other.We need to learn from survivors & victims They need to know that there voice is important.We are in this together One force, one cause! Law enforcement are not against the victims but both parties need to communicate in order to stop violence...REPORT ABUSE...End DOMESTIC VIOLENCE...

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On average 7 times is the amount of times a women escapes & returns to an abuser. A huge reason for this is the affordability factor. She worries she can't make it on her own or support her children.Concerns are: Food, shelter, protection, employment issues, medical issues (regarding insurance and the disorders that women have due to abuse) Usually a victim that stays is isolated, she has no family or friends close by. Culture now plays a huge role in the united states since there are so many illegal immigrants. These victims, without documents fear that they will be sent back to their country. These women do not have a drivers license, ss card, checking accounts, credit cards or anything that allows them to get the assistance that is so badly needed. In a country that can not yet end violence for american citizens how do we protect the immigrants? Law enforcement make a huge difference but we need more rights and more awareness. Little by little our cause is heard.Slowly, we still bring the women out of abuse. Leaving for good has to be sooner than the average number. (which is Seven times returning to abuse) Until then, keep bringing the Sevens. We must continue to work towards educating and counselling victims, law enforcement, attorneys, judges, school teachers and more advocates. Together we will get there one man, one woman , one child, one teen at a time.

Eleanor Roosevelt once said:Learn by Living You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." You must do the thing you think you cannot do.No matter what it takes walk through the door! Freedom is worth fighting for. End Domestic Violence!

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