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The mission of Crisis Center
North is to empower victims
of domestic violence and
cultivate community attitudes
and behaviors that break
the cycle of violence.
CCN FEATURED IN NJ
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA
KITCHEN
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CCN IN 2 PUBLICATIONS
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CCN’S OUTREACH TO
DEAF COMMUNITY
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JEFFERSON AWARDEE
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WAYS TO HELP
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W H A T ’ S
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Day of Giving 2013
T
hursday, October 3, 2013, The
Pittsburgh Foundation will host the 5th
Annual Day of Giving. This year, The
Foundation has set aside over $750,000 to
match individual gifts made on the Day of
Giving.
This means that monetary donations up to
$1,000 per individual, made in the name of
Crisis Center North through the Foundation’s
online program within a 24-hour time
frame, will be matched at a prorated rate.
Last year, your contributions during the Day
of Giving, brought more than $7,100 to the
agency – $300 more than the year prior and
a 1,675% increase since year one.
Giving is simple
•Go to www.crisiscenternorth.org and click the GO button on the
homepage and follow the prompts, or
•Log onto www.pittsburghgives.org and select the Day of Giving
Option, which will be made available on October 3rd.
Rules: The matching period is October 3, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. to
October 3, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. Only credit card
(specifically MasterCard and Visa) donations will be
accepted on this day and matched for this event. Discover,
AMEX, checks, cash, and/or stock will not be accepted.
The minimum gift is $25 and the maximum gift per
individual, per organization is $10,000. However, the
Foundation will only match up to $1,000 of any
contribution made.
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Crisis Center North Featured at the “New Challenges/New
Solutions Conference” in Vineland New Jersey
T
his year, Crisis Center North (CCN)
staff celebrated Crime Victim Rights
Week as the featured guest at the 8th
Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Week, New
Challenges/New Solutions Conference in
Vineland, NJ. Jointly sponsored by The Cape
May County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim
Witness Advocacy and the Cumberland
County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim Witness
Advocacy, the conference was held at The
George P. Luciano Family Center at
Cumberland County Community College on
April 25, 2013.
Over 90 victim service professionals gathered
for the presentation, Victim Services: Is it
going to the Dogs? Utilizing Service and
Therapy Dogs to Fight Crime. The
presentation focused on the various
approaches of integrating canines into the
field of victim services, the fundamental
elements needed to develop a canine
program, and the physiological and
therapeutic benefits of such programs.
CCN’s Executive Director, Grace Coleman,
was joined by a panel of experts including:
internationally renowned Animal Assisted
Therapy (AAT) expert, Dr. Aubrey Fine;
canine trainer and Certified Veterinary
Technician, Cheri Herschell; and, canine
therapists, Penelope and Cali.
Dr. Fine, a licensed psychologist and
professor at California State Polytechnic
University, is the editor of the classic book,
The Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy,
as well as other published works in the
areas of parent/ child relationships, learning/
attention disorders, and sports psychology.
Herschell has worked in the field of
veterinary medicine for 12 years. Herschell
is a student of renowned dog behaviorist, Dr.
Ian Dunbar, and has extensive experience in
canine training and behavioral skills. She is
certified through the American Kennel Club
(AKC) to administer the Canine Good Citizen
and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training and testing.
Herschell is also a
volunteer at CCN and
has provided invaluable
technical assistance and
training guidance to the
agency since their
Animal Assisted Therapy
program began in 2010.
“Having Grace, Cheri,
Dr. Fine, Penny, and Cali
highlight our annual
2013 Crime Victims’
Rights Week event,
provided us great
resources and ideas to
explore the possibilities Canine Therapists, “Penny” and “Cali” present at the “New
of developing our own Challenges/New Solutions Conference” in honor of Crime Victim
program using canines Rights Week on April 25, 2013.
to help and assist our
was exciting to present to a group of victim
victims’ of crime. If we are successful in
service professionals who so enthusiastically
developing a program within the Prosecutor’s
embraced the call for new solutions to new
Office, we could ultimately be the first
challenges” in the field. For centuries,
prosecutor-based program within the State
canines have been providing these solutions
of New Jersey to implement such a program.
to their human counterparts, and it’s
Now that’s something to ‘howl’ about,” states
gratifying to see victim service agencies
Rita Carr-Volpe, Coordinator of Victim-Witness.
embracing their entry into the field.”
When Coleman was asked her thoughts on
the conference experience she states, “It
Harm Reduction
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s part of domestic violence
awareness month, Crisis Center
North’s Medical Advocacy Program
will partner with Magee Womens Hospital of
UPMC and our sister domestic violence
programs in Allegheny County to present a
forum on harm reduction. Harm reduction
is designed to decrease the likelihood a
victim may return to her offender and
instead, work to overcome obstacles to
leaving while staying safe.
The forum, open to the public, will take
place from 5pm – 7pm (registration begins
at 4:30) on Thursday, October 10 in the
auditorium at Magee Hospital. Any physician,
nurse, or other medical professional in
attendance is eligible to receive continuing
education credits. In addition, throughout
the day on the 10th, Allegheny County
domestic violence service providers will
staff information tables at the hospital.
Information will be available to anyone who
wishes to learn more about domestic violence
and the resources available to survivors and
their families.
For more information, please contact Erin
Varner at 412-364-6728.
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California Pizza Kitchen is CCN’s Newest Community Partner
G
eneral Manager Sarah McKenna and
her staff at the California Pizza
Kitchen (CPK) at the Ross Park Mall
have graciously partnered with CCN in
support of the Center’s mission to address
domestic violence. CCN invited Sarah to
brainstorm partnership ideas, and she
brought along her Community Brand
Ambassador, Megan Dick, and Regional
Director, Leslie Williams who made the trip
all the way from Maryland. These ladies
learned about the entire staff and CCN’s
mission as we gathered together over a
delicious CPK lunch.
We are so excited to announce that as a
result, CPK is serving as a drop-off point for
our Tangible Assistance program during the
month of October in honor of Domestic
Violence Awareness Month! To show
appreciation to everyone who brings in two
items from our Wish List (see box)
California Pizza Kitchen will take 20% off
their meal (excluding alcohol, tax and
gratuity – see coupon).
CPK is also hosting a CCN Volunteer
Appreciation event in October. All
volunteers are welcome, including Board
members, hotline workers, clerical
volunteers and those who supported the
golf outing. Volunteers watch your email for
grilled up and served sandwiches and
sodas, beer and hot dogs, and kept smiling
despite the torrential rains and mud.
Andrew Beckert, GM Sarah McKenna,
CCN’s Volunteer Coordinator Darla Barie,
with Bridgette Trent and Megan Dick.
your invitation – don’t miss this awesome
event!
Finally, CPK employees took time out of
their busy schedules and covered ten of
CCN’s volunteer shifts at the recent
Constellation Senior Players Classic at the
Fox Chapel Golf Club. Sarah and Megan
brought along other staff members who
WISH LIST
laundry soap / dryer sheets
deodorant
deminine supplies
bar soap / body wash
toothpaste / toothbrushes
house cleaning supplies
gas/grocery gift cards
shampoo / conditioner
toilet paper / kleenex / paper towels
It is through the support of many businesses
in our community that CCN continues to
assist victims of domestic violence. We are
so grateful to the California Pizza Kitchen at
Ross Park Mall for their generosity. We hope
you’ll treat yourself to a meal there soon
and thank Sarah and her team for their
support of CCN. We recommend the
Avocado Club Egg Rolls, the Four Cheese
Ravioli and the Thai Chicken Pizza!
Drop off at least
2 items for
Crisis Center North’s
Wish List
at California
Pizza Kitchen
Ross Park Mall
during the month of October and receive
20% off your meal*
*Bring coupon
Excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity
$5 minimum donation value please
Happy Belated Birthday
C
CN is wrapping up its 35th birthday. Please
help us celebrate this milestone. There is still
time to Donate on CCN’s “Causes” Page:
Go to crisiscenternorth.org
Click on the birthday cake on the home
page
Click the Causes link and Donate
Request that friends and family give the cost of buying
you a card or designate the Center as a beneficiary in
lieu of gifts. Simple acts can help CCN reach its
fundraising goal of $10,000!
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Crisis Center North Featured in Two Research
Publications on Domestic Violence
T
wo new collaborative research papers
between Penn State University (PSU)
and Crisis Center North (CCN) were
published in 2013. The articles highlight CCN’s
medical and prevention education programs.
which listening style is most knowledgeable
about domestic abuse screening and
confident in their ability to assist DV victims.
Who’s Listening to Victims? Nurses’
Listening Styles and Domestic Violence
Screening was published in the February 12,
2013, edition of the International Journal of
Listening. According to the article,
approximately 80% of female victims of
domestic violence are treated in hospital
emergency rooms; nearly three out of four
of these women are not identified as abuse
victims. This study emphasized that medical
professionals’ knowledge of domestic violence
is critically important, as a knowledgeable
and caring nurse may be all that stands
between a victim suffering in silence or being
connected with potentially life-saving services.
In addition, numerous previous studies have
found that empathetic patient-practitioner
relationships have a positive impact on
medical outcomes.
concerned for the other person’s feelings
The focus of the PSU / CCN research was on
the listening styles of nurses and nursing
students, and examining the impact of
nurses’ listening styles on effective screening
for domestic abuse. Specifically, PSU researchers
assessed listening styles of nurses (LPNs)
and nursing students (RNs continuing their
education) who had undergone domestic
violence training provided by CCN as part of
their professional development program.
Listening styles of nurses, nursing students,
and a control group of university students
were measured by the Listening Styles
Profiles-16 questionnaire that classifies
listening types into four categories: Peopleoriented; Content-oriented; Action-oriented,
or; Time-oriented. Participants were then
tested on their knowledge of domestic
violence misconceptions; hospital policies
and screening procedures for victims, and
confidence in their ability to screen for
domestic violence, in order to determine
PEOPLE Oriented Listeners
hospital policies than did action-oriented,
content-oriented, and time-oriented nurses.
People-oriented listening also yielded the
strongest relationship with
self-efficacy.
look for interests in common with the other person
likely to become engrossed in the other person’s problems
ACTION Oriented Listeners
want accurate, brief, concise statements
get impatient with disorganized communication
prone to finishing the thought of the other person
CONTENT Oriented Listeners
want to hear all the facts so can carefully make their own
judgments and form their own opinions
want complete facts, data and evidence so they can evaluate
them
like to solve complicated puzzles with complex pieces
The PSU researchers
concluded that study results
are good news for patients, as
people-oriented nurses tend
to be more knowledgeable
about domestic abuse, as
well as hospital policies and
procedures. People-oriented
nurses are also the most
confident about their ability
to identify and assist victims
of domestic abuse. Such
confidence, or self-efficacy,
is important in that nurses
who are more confident in
their ability to screen will do
so more effectively.
The second study published in
the June 30, 2013, edition of
The Journal of Educational
TIME Oriented Listeners
Research addressed dating
prefer short, speedy, swift interactions
and relationship violence
among adolescents. Dating
will often tell others how much time they have to meet
violence crosses racial,
if time feels pressing, or the other is taking too much time,
economic, and social lines
may interrupt or look at their watch
with most victims being
young women, who are at
greater risk of serious injury.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice,
Findings showed that nursing personnel
over 200,000 sexual assaults and rapes
(79%) and nursing students (73%) had
were reported in the United States in 2008.
more people-oriented listening styles than
The highest age cohort of victims was 16-19
did members of the control group (31%).
years old, followed by 12-15 years old and
Furthermore, researchers found that
20-24 years old.
people-oriented listening was correlated
with increased knowledge of DV screening;
To conduct the research study, Penn State
two of the three positive attitudes about
faculty administered questionnaires to
screening’s importance; feeling well-informed
middle school, high school and college age
about hospital DV screening policies and
students participating in CCN’s dating/
procedures; and believing the topic of
relationship violence prevention program.
domestic abuse is important for nurses’
The study tested seven hypotheses on the
training. People-oriented nurses tended to
relationships between Third Person
know more about domestic abuse and
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Perception (TPP) and optimistic bias,
increased dating relationship experiences,
knowledge of relationship violence, selfefficacy and self-esteem.
Key findings included:
1. Participants believed they were less
likely than others to be affected by
media depictions of dating/relationship
violence (TPP).
2. Respondents who believe they are less
influenced than others by media
depictions of dating/relationship
violence (TPP), also believe they are
less likely than others to be physically
or sexually assaulted by a boyfriend or
girlfriend (optimistic bias).
3. Over half of the adolescents (53%)
said they personally knew someone
who had been physically assaulted by a
boyfriend or girlfriend. Over one-third
(36%) said they personally know
someone who had been sexually
assaulted by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
4. Adolescents expressed confidence in
their ability to identify and assist
victims of dating/relationship violence.
In regard to media depictions of the
problem, the research investigator, Dr. John
Chapin, posits several practical implications
of the findings noting, “Realistic portrayals
of dating/relationship violence could
provide valuable information, point abused
adolescents toward available community
resources, or minimally stir the realization
in victims that they are not alone.”
Chapin furthers, “Overly dramatized portrayals
of dating/relationship violence depicting
victims who rise above their abusers by
retaliating with violence may lead to greater
feelings of helplessness in victims or thoughts
of violent retaliations of their own.”
Secondly, the study notes that following the
CCN training, adolescents are confident they
can identify and assist victims of dating/
relationship violence within their schools,
yet they overestimate the amount of violence
occurring and tend to remain passive
bystanders when faced with the signs of
abuse among peers. Programs such as
Jackson Katz’s Mentors in Violence Prevention
(MVP) encourage students to become more
active bystanders, voicing their disapproval
of peers’ attitudes about violence.
Thirdly, because TPP and optimistic bias
(the feeling that it won’t happen to me)
increase with age, the study suggests
antiviolence preventions programs should
begin with the 12-15 year-old cohort to
address attitudes and perceptions and
engage students in media literacy.
Finally, the author concludes that
introducing content experts at the middle
school and high school levels would educate
students about healthy relationships, allow
them to recognize the skewed depictions in
the media, and recognize the risks in their
own relationships.
Within the school, this could be done
through community partnerships with local
domestic violence and sexual assault centers
or through programs such as MVP, which
focus on sexist language and encourages
students to become active (rather than
passive) bystanders when confronted with
gender inequality, harassment, or abuse.
Students need to be aware of their elevated
risk of dating/relationship violence, be
knowledgeable of the warning signs, and
have access to community resources when
things go wrong. Community partnerships
between schools, women’s centers, and
universities bring a wealth of resources at
little to no cost, providing students with a
variety of tools to build healthy relationships
and the confidence to seek help if needed.
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CCN Begins Outreach
to Deaf Community
O
ne in two Deaf or hard-of-hearing
women and one in six Deaf men
are victims of domestic violence
across the U.S. (www.deafdawn.org).
There are currently no culturally
appropriate services for Deaf victims of
domestic violence in Pennsylvania. The
closest agencies that serve this specific
population are located in Rochester, NY,
Worthington, OH, and Washington, DC.
As a result, many victims in our area
either stay with their batterer, and/or
seek support among their friends, which
can only be successful if the batterer
doesn’t know where the friends/family
members live. In the small and collective
Deaf community, this likelihood is slim.
Additionally, the unemployment rate
among Deaf people is also high, which
can exacerbate an abusive situation.
CCN has begun some foundational work
to support Deaf victims of domestic
violence in our area. Our Volunteer
Coordinator, Darla Barie, has many
connections in the Deaf community and
is invited to present at the 127th Annual
PA Society for the Advancement of the
Deaf conference this Fall. She will
provide a workshop about the basics of
DV and conduct an interactive simulation
she wrote, called The PFA Journey, to
help members of the Deaf community
better understand the dynamics of
domestic violence.
In preparation for this conference and
the awareness it should raise, CCN has
established a small interpreter fund to
assist Deaf clients who seek services at
our office. The fund was seeded through
a small grant from the Sisters of Divine
Providence and through the Ohio State
University Alumni Association, who raffled
off an exclusive, hand-made blanket in
OSU colors, raising an additional $250.
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Another Successful C&C
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sincere Thank You to all who
supported Crisis Center North’s Sixth
Annual Cocktails and Cuisine
fundraising event! The outstanding support
of businesses, corporations, individual
donors, attendees, volunteers, and all who
were involved in the event was once again
beyond our expectations. It was an evening
of fabulous food, outstanding beverages,
lively music, beautiful weather, and most of
all, a remarkable gathering of guests who
had an opportunity to enjoy themselves
while supporting a worthwhile cause.
our youth about ways to stop
the violence, hopefully
before it starts.
Because of the generous support from our
community, we were able to raise over
$71,000 to help assist Crisis Center North.
These funds will allow the Center to
continue to deliver the necessary services to
victims of domestic violence in the Northern
and Western communities of Allegheny
County, in addition to providing educational
programs in area schools to better educate
The participating vendors in 2013 included:
Madison Avenue Specialty Cakes, Emilianos
Mexican Restaurant, Chef George Wertheimer,
John Marshall Catering, The Saucy Pig-Chef
Jake Crostin, Sweethouse Bake Shop, Panera
Bread, Ugandan Gold Premium Coffee,
Southern Wine and Spirits, Bee Delicious,
Fuhrer Distributors, The Chadwick, The
Wine Boss, Kru Vodka, Lola Bistro, Wexford
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American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters
can run $110 for a two-hour minimum, and
at that rate, our small fund will be depleted
in no time. Fortunately, CCN is contracting
with Hearing and Deaf Services (HDS), a
non-profit interpreting agency who partners
with our mission and will provide a rate that
will help extend our fund as far as possible.
We are so grateful for their collaborative
efforts to support members of the Deaf
community.
Due to the successful establishment of the
interpreting fund, Darla and her three
skilled ASL volunteers can begin attending
Deaf events and encourage members of the
Deaf community to seek services at CCN. We
hope these small efforts will create lasting
change for members of the Deaf community
in our region.
If you are interested in supporting our new
outreach to the Deaf community, please
note “Deaf Outreach” on your contribution.
A special note of gratitude to
our sponsors for their
support, including: the
Allegheny County District
Attorney’s Office, Diehl
Toyota of Butler, and UPMC
Health Plan, and media
sponsorship from North Hills Monthly
Magazine and Comcast.
Whole Foods, Café Notte,
Bonnie and Clydes, and
Walnut Grill.
Finally, the evening
celebrated individuals who
address domestic violence in
the community through the
presentation of the Center’s
Northern Star Awards. This
year’s recipients were: The
Montour School District; Verizon; and
Individual Winners, Erin Bell, Danielle
Danzuso, and Lea Guarino. Each entity has a
special relationship with the Center: the
Montour School District participates and
excels in the Center’s prevention programming;
Verizon assists with client need, promotes
domestic violence awareness, and supports
agency initiatives. Bell, Danzuso, and
Guarino recently organized and produced a
fundraising and awareness event for CCN,
called Bravery & Beauty.
Crisis Center North Volunteer Wins
Jefferson Award
I
t’s only been a little over a year since
Linda DuToit emailed to express her
interest in volunteering with Crisis
Center North (CCN). In that time she has
logged over 500 hours and served in
numerous capacities earning her the
Jefferson Award for volunteerism and the
respect and admiration of all of her
colleagues at CCN.
Sponsored by Highmark, BNY Mellon, The
Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz
Endowments and The Pittsburgh PostGazette, the award is known as the “Nobel
Prize of Volunteerism” and honors
commitment to public and community service.
In the short year that DuToit has served at
CCN, she has sought out every chance to
expand her role in the organization. She
began as a devoted hotline volunteer but
Linda
DuToit
when budget cut issues arose, she stepped up
using her extensive accounting experience
to assist CCN’s Executive Director, Grace
Coleman. Most recently, she served as Case
Manager through her internship at LaRoche –
all while continuing with her hotline work.
Darla Barie, Volunteer Coordinator,
nominated DuToit for the award. “Linda’s
passion to get involved with Crisis Center
North is exceptional. For several months,
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Two Tangible Ways to Help CCN Clients
A
client recently called and described, “He took everything –
my food stamp card, my cash assistance card and he emptied
my checking account.” She had two very young children to
take care of and no resources to get them through the next few
critical weeks until her benefits were replenished. In cases like this,
our Client Relief Fund ordinarily kicks in to attempt to meet
emergency needs. You can help assure that our Client Relief Fund is
available to meet urgent needs of our clients by contributing gift
cards. Although all gifts cards are appreciated, those that are most
helpful include: Giant Eagle, Kuhn’s, Wal-Mart, Target, McDonald’s,
and those for gas stations.
A second way to help is by supporting our new Tangible Products
Program. Food stamps can only be used for food. In an attempt to help
clients’ resources stretch a little farther each month, we have developed
a suggested schedule for donations of full-size items that clients
cannot purchase using their food stamps. Although donations of any
products are welcome year-round, the chart (at right) shows a list of
the types of items we are collecting and a suggested donation schedule.
Two local businesses have graciously agreed to be product drop-off
locations: Perry Perk (1012 Perry Highway) and Turo Family
Chiropractic (625 Lowries Run Road #100). Feel free to drop off
your much-appreciated contributions at either of these locations.
We hope to add more drop-off locations in the future and will be
sure to post these locations in future newsletters.
On behalf of our clients, thank you for your generosity, and thank
you for helping provide the resources which can help ease some of
the worries faced by those whose lives have been turned upside
down by domestic violence.
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PRODUCT DONATION SUGGESTIONS
January
Laundry detergent, softener & dryer sheets
February
Toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss
March
Feminine hygiene products (especially
tampons)
April
Household cleaners – Lysol spray cleaner,
toilet cleaner, glass cleaner, etc.
May
Shampoo, conditioner, hair brushes
June
Body wash, soap, hand soap
July
Toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss
August
Feminine hygiene products (especially
tampons)
September
Deodorant, shaving gel, disposable razors
October
Toilet paper, kleenex & paper towels
November
Shampoo, conditioner, hair brushes
December
Body wash, soap, hand soap
Year-Round
Gift Cards (From general food or merchandise
stores such as Wal-Mart, Giant Eagle, Target,
Kuhn’s, etc.)
drop off locations:
Perry Perk – 1012 Perry Highway
Turo Family Chiropractic – 625 Lowries Run Rd #100
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Linda took as many as 10 hotline shifts. The
patience and grace she shows our clients is
an example to all of us. It was a pleasure to
nominate Linda for this award, which she so
richly deserves,” Barie explains.
Along with her stellar volunteer commitment,
DuToit is also a mother to four adult
children and recently graduated from
LaRoche with a 4.0 GPA. When asked about
her motivation and commitment, Linda
shared, “I believe we are on this earth to
help one another, so that’s what I try to do.
Some situations in life can leave a person
feeling hopeless. I’ve known that feeling,
and I don’t want anyone to feel that way any
longer than necessary. So I just do what I
do, and hope to be of help. Having
witnessed the vital work accomplished by
Crisis Center North, when life changed and I
had time to volunteer, Crisis Center North
was the logical choice for me, and it’s been
a perfect fit. I think we can all make a
connection like that.”
Last fiscal year, volunteers contributed over
9,200 hours of service – equivalent to four
full-time and one part-time employee – to
Crisis Center North. In the past year, the
agency assisted over 1,600 victims through
a variety of counseling and advocacy
services and answered 4,600 hotline calls
for shelter, counseling, and case
management.
Volunteers for CCN answer hotline calls;
assist with clerical and professional services
such as fundraising, web design and
program research; provide counseling
services, legal advocacy accompaniment in
court, and speaking engagements and
trainings; and serve on the Board of
Directors. Those interested in volunteering
can contact Darla Barie at dbarie@
crisiscenternorth.org.
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Crisis Center North
Providing direction to victims of domestic violence
P.O. Box 101093
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
24-hour Hotline (412) 364-5556
CCN’S 35th
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Celebration
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you can
participate!
Board of Directors
Staff
Dr. Donna Imhoff . . . . . . . . . . . . President
Patty Hefner . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President
Detmer Shaffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
Lisa Wagner . . . . . . . . . . . Member at Large
Grace Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director
Dr. Ron Aikins, Ph.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fiscal Director
Stacy de las Alas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development Specialist
Crissy Brandtner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervisor of Counseling Services
Erin Varner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supervisor of Advocacy Services
Allison Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Advocate/Prevention Educator
Taylor Voss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Advocate
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