Winter 2016
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Winter 2016
Serving: East Windsor, Enfield, Somers, Stafford, Suffield, Windsor Locks
Letter from the Chief Executive Officer
Happy New Year!! I would like to thank all of our funders, donors and sponsors for their commitments to The
Network and its mission. Your efforts allow The Network to provide critical services and education to our
community.
During this past year we were able to secure a number of grants through various foundations to help us support
our ongoing efforts to educate our students in the community about healthy relationships. We reached over
6,500 students this year. Our Community Youth Advocate’s calendar is already filling up for 2016. We are
excited that education/prevention teachings in all school grades, in multiple towns are recognized as added value
to the curriculum.
Our goals for 2016 are to continue to provide the highest level of service and expertise to our clients and
community. We are always attempting to reach out to educate area social service providers, police departments,
hospitals, doctors, nurses and community organizations about our services. Please contact us at
[email protected] if your group is interested.
2016 will be a challenging year for The Network. Though we have not seen a reduction in clients entering our
safe house the Department of Social Services has reduced our budget by 10%. We will work diligently to obtain
other funding resources to keep our current level of services intact. The Network has begun a monthly donation
campaign of NEW items the safe house is in need of. Also, if there are groups or individuals who wish to
conduct a donation drive on our behalf please feel free to contact Luci via email at:
[email protected] . These outreach endeavors will help us to supplement the safe house needs
and maintain costs.
This year we are excited to have new board members and look forward to their expertise. We will continue our
two major fundraisers, Annual Golf Tournament and The Purple Event. Dates are on our website and in this
newsletter. We have added an annual appeal campaign to help support our ongoing efforts in maintaining Julie’s
Safe House, court advocacy, community client support and community education.
On behalf of the board and staff we appreciate everything you do for us. Just talking about our agency raises
awareness and the community is our best advocate. Be safe!
Sincerely,
Kathy Barron, CEO
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W i n t e r 20 1 6
Save-the-Dates:
Network Annual Golf Tournament—July 18th at Twin Hills Country Club
Back to School Program June—August
Annual “Purple” Event Wine & Beer tasting November 4th at the Windsor Marriott
Would you like to sponsor or be a part of one or all of our events?
For more information call our office at 860.763.7430
Welcome new employee:
Hi! My name is Luci and I am the newest member of the Network Against Domestic Abuse team as an
Administrative Assistant. I was brought onboard to help streamline The Network’s database. In addition to
the donor database, I am also working on our continuous effort to reduce paper waste by increasing our email
distribution list. It would be my pleasure to add your name or business to the list. You can get in touch with
me by email at [email protected] or by phone Mondays and Fridays at 860.763.7430 ext. 300.
Signup is also available on our website at www.thenetworkct.org, just click on the sign up for our email
newsletter button.
Is there something you would like to see in the newsletter? We welcome any feedback you may have.
Comments or suggestions can be directed to me at [email protected].
With Winter in full swing, Julie’s Safe House is in need of the following:
Women’s Sweaters, Jackets and Boots
Children’s (ages 0-17) Sweaters, Jackets and Boots
(Due to health reasons we do not accept used clothing.)
Ice Melt
Ice Scrapers
Car Snow Brushes
Umbrellas
Galoshes
Check your email for the Network’s monthly wish list.
Our hope is to raise awareness of supplies that are
always needed at Julie’s Safe House. Give us a call at
860.763.7430 to set up a time to drop items off or
for more information on organizing a donation drive at
your establishment. And as always, thank you for your
continued support and generosity.
W i n t e r 20 1 6
2015 At A Glance
The Network provided
free services to 8,988
individuals
65 women and 63
children were sheltered
in a confidential
location
6,593 individuals were
educated about
domestic abuse
500 individuals
received counseling one
on one or in a group
Back to school
backpacks and clothing
was donated for 40
children
Holiday program
provided gifts to 35
children and 30 moms
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Immigrants & Refugees
Domestic violence is against the law in the United States. It doesn’t matter if the
abuse happened for the first time when you came to this country, or if it
happened before arriving and has continued. The fact is that domestic violence
can happen regardless of where you live, who you are, who you love, where you
come from, what your economic status is, what language you speak, or what
your citizenship status is.
If you believe you are a victim of abuse, please call The Network’s hotline at
860.763.4542.
In addition to general concerns and fears, being an immigrant or refugee can
also mean additional challenges to finding safety from abuse. For example:
 You may feel ashamed about the abuse or concerned about what your
community will think if they know about the abuse you are experiencing.
 You may feel dependent on your abuser economically or for your
immigration status.
 If you're undocumented, you may worry about whether it's safe to talk to
anyone about what's happening
 If you're undocumented, you may worry about whether you can use or trust
the court system to keep you safe. Additionally, turning to the police or other
authorities may seem unwise, if these were sources of danger or abuse in your
home country.
 Your abuser may lie to you about your rights, use your cultural background
against you, or use threats about child custody or deportation to frighten and
silence you.
 You may worry what will happen if your abuser is deported.
 You may worry about your family here or in your home country if you
choose to speak out about the abuse.
You may feel that you can't reach out for help if English is not your first
language.
Immigrant survivors of domestic violence, including those that are
undocumented, have the right to be safe and seek help just as any other victim
of family violence. The following information may be helpful for you or a loved
one.
Regardless of their immigration status, a survivor can obtain:
 Police assistance
 Emergency medical care
 Shelter
 Civil restraining and criminal protective orders

Divorce and/or custody of children
The laws and legal options for victims in Connecticut apply to all
individuals, regardless of your race, ethnicity or immigration status.
Do you think you or someone you know might be in an abusive relationship? Consider the following questions:
Do you ever feel like you’re walking on eggshells? Does your partner have a “Jekyll and Hyde personality? Do you
make excuses or “cover” for your partner’s behavior? Does your partner yell at you or call you names? Does your partner threaten, push and/or shove you? Does your partner use your children against you? Does your partner sometimes
throw and/or break things around the house? Do you have sex to avoid an argument?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in a domestic violence situation. Call The Network’s
24–hour hotline to learn more about domestic violence and find out what services are available in your area.
860.763.4542
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Thank you!
Adams & Adams Building Services * Kathleen Albano * Fern Alderman * Tim Anderson * Mabel B.
Avery Middle School * Frank & Jane Camerota * Michael & Jackie Camerota * Jack & Lynn Clarkin
* Ron & Bobbi Collyer * Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut * Cooperative Kids * Costco
Wholesale * Enfield Elks Association * Enterprise Holdings * Joseph Fallon * Joanne Fealy * Todd &
Deb Gish * Hartford Foundation for Public Giving * Cathy Hoggatt * Tanisha Inman * Connie
Knowles * Robert & Susan Lackenbach * Jeffrey Lafrance * Nick Lefakis * Helen Lessard * Denis &
Ghislaine Letourneau * Teresa Mastella * Deborah Matusko * Bobbi Mazurek * Fred Miclon, Jr. *
Norman & Cammy Miller * Paula Murphy * Linda Myers * Roger & Ruth Oltsch * Linda Redinger *
Esther Roper * Milton & Rita Rosenberg * Robert & Maureen Sampl * Nora Santos * Bill & Donna
Searle * Second Baptist Church * ShopRite * Nicholas & Jeanne Sinsigalli * Olga Sipolin Children’s
Fund * Trish Slocum * Larry & Michele Tracey * UL of Enfield * United Way of Central Connecticut
* Carmen Vance * David & Katie Weeks * Nancy Whalen * Women of the Moose Thompsonville *
Yoga Born
If we neglected to mention your name or organization we apologize!
Thank you everyone for your continued support!