Voices of Hope Lunch Buffet welcomes self defense expert Anny Jacoby of Realistic Female Self-Defense. She brings you the answers needed by victims of domestic violence on how to have fun more safely on Halloween Night. Calls are welcome live on the air at 718.506.1545 or may be emailed in advance to voicesofhope@hopeforhealing.org. This show was requested by one of our listeners. Be sure to listen in and tell others about this segment. Any victim of domestic violence who is considering going out on Halloween will want to listen to this important show. It happens at 12 Noon right here on Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio. Gayle D’Ambrosio-Crabtree is a founding member of the Holston Conference Domestic Violence Task Force of the United Methodist Church. She is an in demand speaker and trainer who equips clergy to better respond to victims of domestic violence within their congregations.  She is the Founder of the Hope For Healing Organization, “making hope happen for survivors every day.” Anny Jacoby is the Founder/President of the Realistic Female …

How To Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved – Workshop with Sandra L. Brown, M.A. What is a dangerous man? Most women would answer: one who is physically violent. But abusive behavior is often more insidious. Men who want mothers, not partners, who prey on lonely, passive women, who are mentally ill, addicted, or emotionally unavailable, or who won’t go away when asked to leave all fall into this dangerous category. In this workshop attendees will learn: How to take responsibility for their own safety How to choose men wisely How not to make the same mistake twice Red flags of a dangerous man Stories of women’s successes and failures Safe ways to get out of hazardous relationships Tools to cultivate positive and healthy relationships When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009; 9:30am-4:00pm Where: Durham Regional Hospital Auditorium, 3643 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27701 Seating is limited. Please register online at http://www.durhamcrisisresponse.org/ or call 919-403-9425 Ms. Brown holds a Masters Degree in Conseling. She has worked for 20 years in the field of Victimology …

“TIME’S UP!” This is a site you will want to read EVERY day.  Each day a different writer will bring the readers a new perspective on victim’s rights from their personal angle. Time’s Up! is a collection of bloggers who are champions for victims of crime. Through this group we hope to bring awareness to the injustices to victims and to search out solutions with an SOS to those in the capacity to make changes happen. Our writers are from all backgrounds including domestic violence, advocates and survivors, personal safety, murder, missing persons and cold cases. We also include those who are an inspiration to us through coaching, pastoring and uplifting. Time’s Up! for victims and their rights to be ignored. List of “Who’s Who” of “Time’s Up!” Jillian Maas Backman, Intuitive Life Coach, Radio Host Sandra L. Brown, MA, CEO of The Institute for Relational Harm Reduction Gaetane Borders, Psychologist, President/Peas In Their Pods Robert Carpenter, CEO New Birth Orlando, Inc. Pamela Chapman, Founder/iAscend Programs, Author Tad DiBiase, Former US Attorney, Prosecutor,”No Body Guy” …

Moving Out, Moving On:  The Book that Saves! In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,  Author and Expert Domestic Violence Strategist, Susan Murphy Milano, is offering her innovative book, Moving Out, Moving On at a discount to anyone who is in a violent relationship, or knows someone who needs to safely move away from abuse. This book is available in quantity for agencies, shelters, coalitions and any other organizations who deal with victims of abuse. For the month of October you can order a hard copy of the book which includes a CD of all of the important forms you will need to use.  The hard copy (for $15 including postage) can be ordered at the following email: contact@imaginepublicity.com Include your name, address and quantity and you will receive a quick response with further instruction. If you would like an instant EBook copy it can be ordered by going to this link: CLICK HERE The Ebook also includes samples of forms to use, as well. Moving Out, Moving On will not only save you thousands …