Wednesday, October 1, 1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 3
Shelter takes no excuses for abuse
By Ryan Koerner
rkoerner@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
"There's no Excuse for Abuse" is the motto for the month.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Women's Transitional Care Services of Lawrence is encouraging the community to take responsibility for ending domestic violence with the "There's no Excuse for Abuse" campaign.
"This month, battered women's advocates in Lawrence and across the nation are working to focus public awareness on the epidemic of domestic violence," said Loretta Pyles, director of fund-raising and community affairs for WTCS, which is a safehouse for battered women and their children.
The month's focus is to encourage all Americans to become part of the solution.
"Here in Lawrence, over 300 women and
children seek emergency shelter." Pyles said. "Over 1,500 crisis and referral calls are taken each year."
Throughout the month, WTCS will help fight domestic violence by providing people with ideas for action and letting women who have been abused know they are not alone, Pyles said.
A schedule of local domestic-violence programs and activities sponsored by WTCS will be released soon.
Elizabeth Baptist, children's program director for WTCS, said community members could take action to help end domestic violence.
"If you see or suspect violence taking place, make the phone call and report it," Baptist said. "Reach out to the victim. Let her know you are here to support. Don't judge. Don't blame."
WTCS has been helping domestic-violence survivors since 1976.
In addition to the shelter, WTCS has a 24-
Domestic violence awareness month
Individuals who would like to help or participate in Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities should contact WTCS at 843-3333 for more information.
hour crisis line, legal and medical referrals and peer support groups.
"Battered women can stay here and be in a safer environment than what they have come from," Baptist said. "We empower them to make decisions for themselves and then support whatever decision they make."
Baptist said many of the services were supportive in nature.
"They need to know someone is in their corner." Baptist said.
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