All posts tagged: Advocates

Spotlight on Time’s Up! Blog: Searching for Solutions (SOS)

Time’s Up! SOS For Victims, Their Families and Communities Everyday news media outlets shout the headlines of the latest horrendous crime. Whether it be a murder, suicide, missing person, or just a spree of evil laid out upon the world, the news and the court systems are full of crime of every kind. The general public sits on their comfy sofas and recliners in the living rooms of America taking it all in, sometimes shedding a tear for that poor family that has endured a newsworthy tragedy. Then, the lights go dim, the televisions and computers of America are turned off, and the sleepy public goes to bed comforted by the thoughts that there is no evil pervading their lives. No other thought is given to what they saw today because tomorrow brings a whole new barrage of crime and along with it people and families that have been devastated. Whether a victim of assault, domestic violence, burglary, murder, or any myriad of crimes that affect the whole core of your life, you will be …

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Shattered Lives: How Families of the Missing are Affected and How They Give Back

Published by ImaginePublicity

SHATTERED LIVES with Donna R. Gore, “LadyJustice” Examining the effects of those who have survived violent crime and how it has impacted their lives. Real people, real tragedy, real help. Saturdays at 5pm ET Listen LIVE: CLICK HERE Shattered Lives welcomes missing persons advocates Maureen Reinjtes and Founder of Finders Hope, Christy Davis In the blink of an eye a family’s dynamic can change drastically when a loved one goes missing. Despite the circumstances, they are instantly thrust into a chaos they usually are not equipped to handle. Where to turn for information and instruction is crucial, just as it seems that time is running off the clock to find their loved one. What better place to get assistance than from those who have already been there, done that, or are continuing in their search for their loved one. Maureen Reinjtes’ husband, Jon, was missing for four years when he suddenly reappeared. Maureen is an activist for families of the missing through her association with NamUs, as Administrator for Peace4 the Missing, and several organizations in which she participates. Christy Davis …

Crime Wire Investigates! Hope for the Holidays

Published by ImaginePublicity

You can hear Crime Wire Investigates beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern. Also, please visit our Crime Wire Website. Together we can make a difference. LISTEN LIVE: http://blogtalkradio.com/crimewire Putting aside the tragedies and crimes in the headlines, the Crime Wire Team takes a look at HOPE. Where does hope spring from in light of the never ending negativity that seems to surround our world? Where do we find hope and how can we get it? The guests will share their experiences of finding hope while facing adversity, as well as where everyone can tap into it’s source! Donna R. Gore, M.A. What can you learn about overcoming the status of crime victim? Donna Gore learned the lessons starting in 1981 when her father was murdered. After waiting 6 long years for justice, the journey she was on turned into a passion for helping others in similar situations. Donna was able to transform a negative situation into a positive approach to life through gathering with other victims and aiding them through their own traumas. Donna Gore, affectionately known as “LadyJustice,” is …