[DV_listserv] FW: Saving Grace: Make Strangulation a Felony

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From: news at saving-grace.org [mailto:news at saving-grace.org] 
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 1:24 PM
To: Greenawald Erin S
Subject: Saving Grace: Make Strangulation a Felony


  
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State Attorney General Supports Strangulation Bill: 


Oregon's Attorney General John Kroger is supporting House Bill 2940,
which would change the crime of strangulation from a misdemeanor to a
felony offense. 

A recent article in the Mail Tribune out of Medford points out the
importance in passing this legislation. According to the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, strangulation is one of the top
five risk factors in domestic violence homicides. 

"Smothering, choking, strangulation-- call it what you will. It is past
time Oregon law recognize this crime as a felony act," said Kroger as he
asked for support of the bill he helped write. 

Kroger is asking for help in getting HB 2940 passed, by voicing your
support to our local representatives.

Studies show 57% of domestic violence murder victims had been strangled,
said Kroger in the article found in the Mail Tribune. 


Ways You Can Support Saving Grace!

Giving It Up During Lent for Saving Grace!
We are thankful for our various faith-based partnerships within our
community. Zion Lutheran Church in Redmond, which volunteers John and
Alice Meyer attend, is pledging to give Saving Grace the "offering"
received at Wednesday evening Lent services. 

Winterfest Wrap Up- Thank you to everyone who volunteered at Winterfest.
A $10,000 donation is being made to Saving Grace from ticket sales and a
generous donation from OnPoint Community Credit Union.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month:
The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Saving
Grace has various events happening all around Central Oregon.

 To kick off the month Madras will be hosting a "Hands Around the
Courthouse" event on Friday, April 1st at noon. The goal is to make a
circle of unity around the Jefferson County Courthouse.

 
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Also, April 1st from 6pm-8pm join us for "A Walk in Our Shoes" art
exhibit in downtown Bend. As part of First Friday Art Walk at TBD Loft
over 40 shoes will be on display. The shoes have been modified as forms
of art, reflecting on sexual assault and the community's personal
experiences. 

 Stay Tuned for More Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events!
   


PS You're Invited: May 11th:  Please join us for our free, one hour
presentation Inside Saving Grace on Tuesday, May 11th from 6-7:30 pm.
Learn about Saving Grace's efforts in the community and give us your
feedback about our programs and servic es. Everyone is welcome. You will
not be asked for a donation. Please RSVP to paula at saving-grace.org or
call 541-382-9227 for location and parking information.






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