Domestic Abuse

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Green Dot and ROTC to offer personal protection class Northern Iowan 119:48, p.1	04/06/2023	Green Dot and ROTC are partnering to provide ROTC cadets with a free personal protection class on April 17, 2023; photo.
2	Amplifying Afghan voices Northern Iowan 119:19, p.1	10/31/2022	The "Our Stories: Women in Afghanistan" panel, organized largely by the UNI Women's and Gender Studies program, took place on October 27th in Lang Hall Auditorium. Five women traveled from various parts of the U.S. to share their stories and insight on the women's rights issues in Afghanistan. The five women in the panel were Hakima Afzaly, Hasina Jalal, Zamira Saidi, Zuhal Salim, and Roquiya Sayeq; photo.
3	White passing: A blessing and a curse Northern Iowan 118:41, p.7	03/10/2022	Caleb Brothers describes his journey of self-discovery as a mixed person; photo.
4	Cultural competency should be required Northern Iowan 118:41, p.10	03/10/2022	Melissa Hoffman states their opinion that cultural competency should be required for all Iowans. Multiple Iowa programs are given as examples; photo.
5	UNI clothesline project Northern Iowan 118:16, p.4	10/21/2021	Photos of the Clothesline Project table in front of Chats, hosted by the Women and Gender Studies program to promote awareness of violence against women; photos.
6	The breakdown on police brutality Northern Iowan 117:51, p.3	04/19/2021	In the author's opinion, a decrease in police violence is a structural impossibility until capitalism is replaced. Rawwas points to capitalism, with its associated emphasis on property and fear of the stranger, for the dehumanization that results in crime and police brutality; photo.
7	Student hosts pop-up thrift sale Northern Iowan 116:36, p.1	02/17/2020	Student Reagan Brown discusses how she developed The College Rack, a pop-up clothing business to make thrifting and secondhand clothes shopping more accessible to UNI students; photos.
8	Take Back the Night honors victims Northern Iowan 115:51, p.2	04/22/2019	Take Back the Night was held at Maucker Union on April 18, sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program and the Northern Iowa Feminists. The rally honors the survivors of sexual violence; photo.
9	Projects educates on violence, assault, abuse Northern Iowan 115:18, p.5	10/25/2018	The Clothesline Project will return to campus for its fifth year on October 26. Organized by the Women and Gender Studies department, the project is a national campaign addressing violence against women; photos.
10	Spanking is traumatic and ineffective Northern Iowan 114:32, p.3	01/29/2018	Columnist Abbi Cobb expresses her opinion on spanking children; photo.
11	Clothesline Project brings awareness Northern Iowan 114:15, p.2	10/16/2017	UNI's Women and Gender Studies (WGS) Program hosted the Clothesline Project to raise awareness of violence against women as a part of the Relationship Violence Awareness Month. People who have been effected by violence could write anonymous messages on the t-shirts that would be hung up around the Union; photo.
12	UNI Masters in Public Policy to host fundraiser to combat domestic violence Public Relations News Release 2014:37, p.1	09/09/2014	UNI's Masters in Public Policy program will host a dinner reception and fundraiser to benefit the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence on October 10, in the Commons Slife Ballroom. Tickets cost $50, and guests should RSVP by September 15.
13	Bullying and violence prevention summit to be held in Sioux City Public Relations News Release 2013:231, p.1	04/01/2014	UNI's Center for Violence Prevention and College of Education are sponsors for the upcoming Mentors in Violence Prevention Student Leadership Summit. The summit will take place in Sioux City. Two hundred high school kids will participate in the event.
14	Feminism is important for men, too Northern Iowan 110:33, p.4	02/03/2014	Says men need to step up and take an active role in feminist issues. If a person wants to combat and mitigate everyday sexism, he or she should start right away. Says the beginning of social change lies in the beliefs and attitudes of individuals.
15	UNI students rise up against domestic abuse Northern Iowan 110:10, p.4	10/01/2013	October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Women's and Gender Studies program will be hosting various events throughout the month. They hope that students will get involved; photo.
16	Bonnie Campbell speaks on Violence Against Women Act Northern Iowan 109:52, p.1	04/26/2013	Bonnie Campbell, the Iowa Attorney General, came to UNI to speak about domestic violence, sexual abuse, and the Violence Against Women Act; photo.
17	UNI to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month Public Relations News Release 2012:108, p.1	10/17/2012	Series of events honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month will take place at UNI. Event to include the Clothesline Project, Survivor panel, informational events, and donation drive.
18	Victims of our society Northern Iowan 108:15, p.4	10/18/2011	Domestic violence has been around since Biblical times. The rapist should be the one harassed, asked all the embarrassing questions, and have family and friends asked about his mental state.
19	UNI to host Victim Service Institute Public Relations News Release 2011:59, p.1	09/27/2011	UNI's Center for Violence Prevention will host a Victim Service Institute.
20	Seeds of Hope Clothing Drive provides support for abuse victims Northern Iowan 107:53, p.6	04/26/2011	Seeds of Hope, a non-profit organization, helps prevent domestic violence and provides support during transitional periods. Students are helping with a clothing drive.
21	'Cycle of Violence' lecture, two others at UNI Wednesday, Sept. 30 Public Relations News Release 2009:84, p.1	09/28/2009	David Lisak, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, will deliver the lecture, which is designed to offer cross disciplinary training to campus and community personnel who are working with student victims.
22	Planting awareness of domestic violence Northern Iowan 105:40, p.9	03/03/2009	"Seeds of Hope" has as its mission statement: to provide quality education and comprehensive services concerning domestic violence and sexual assault. A clothing drive is currently under way to aid victims; photo.
23	African women victims of abuse Northern Iowan 104:35, p.1	02/15/2008	Natasha Johnson-Lashley spoke on the complications that face African immigrant women in receiving legal assistance against abusive husbands; photo.
24	Phoenix center provides comfort for victims Northern Iowan 103:55, p.5	04/27/2007	Phoenix Center is a free service for victims of stalking and other offenses.
25	Cooper covers rape issues Northern Iowan 103:21, p.11	11/07/2006	Andrea Cooper travels the country telling the story of her daughter, who committed suicide following her rape in 1995; photo.
26	UNI professors address domestic violence issues through research Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/23/2006	The issues of women domestic violence cases are being researched for new ways to help the women.
27	Class plants "Seeds of Hope" Northern Iowan 102:50, p.10	04/11/2006	Seeds of Hope benefits from class project. Elaine Pfalzgraf's community organizations class is conducting charity drive for a group dedicated to aiding women dealing with domestic violence and sexual assault.
28	Stand up against violence toward women Northern Iowa Today 101:49, p.5	04/08/2005	Discusses the events of the upcoming White Ribbon Campaign.
29	UNI receives grant to study domestic, substance abuse Northern Iowan 101:28, p.1	12/10/2004	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence grants to be used for study on the correlation between domestic abuse toward women and those same women forming substance abuse problems.
30	UNI to assist with substance/domestic abuse programming Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	12/02/2004	Will research the overlap of women's experiences with domestic violence and the development of substance abuse programs.
31	Men and women against violence Northern Iowan 101:23, p.9	11/16/2004	Michael Kaufman, founder of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women, speaks on campus; photo.
32	No jokin' around for women's shelter Northern Iowan 100:16, p.1	10/24/2003	Scott Steele, radio deejay for Rock 108, is living in a box on top of Joker's to raise money for the women's shelter; photo.
33	Union workers go to shelter bearing gifts Northern Iowan 99:23, p.11	11/19/2002	Teddy Bear Drive will collect bears to give to the local Battered Women's Shelter.
34	UNI professor connects cause, effects of substance abuse in Iowa females Northern Iowan 99:3, p.1	09/10/2002	Social work professor William Downs discovered a correlation between substance abuse and domestic abuse in women.
35	A link between violence and abuse Public Relations News Release 2002:47, p.1	08/26/2002	William Downs will talk about recent research on women who suffer from domestic abuse and are substance abusers.
36	UNI hosts conference to discuss effects of domestic violence on children Public Relations News Release 2002:50, p.1	08/23/2002	Susan Schechter and Lundy Bancroft will speak on "The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children" on Sept. 21.
37	Violence prevention Public Relations News Release 2001:257, p.1	01/01/2002	Julie Thompson is directing a campus project to change men's thoughts about abuse and harassment, in order to decrease these occurrences.
38	"ER" sparks a change Public Relations News Release 2000:214, p.1	01/29/2001	Julie Thomspon will be working with a project that deals with changing men's abusive attitudes toward women.
39	Message of Silent Witness Project lives on Northern Iowan 97:27, p.9	12/05/2000	Thanks faculty and staff for their help with the Silent Witness Project.
40	Violence and abuse a major cause of women's health problems Public Relations News Release 2000:170, p.1	12/04/2000	William Downs discusses the importance and effect of abuse on women, and how to change the practice of abuse.
41	Silent witnesses take a stand Public Relations News Release 2000:170, p.1	12/04/2000	Phyllis Baker discusses the lives of battered women, according to interviews and observations at a shelter.
42	Violence and abuse: a major cause of women's health problems Public Relations News Release 2000:301, p.1	11/20/2000	In the fourth presentation of the Millennium Lecture Series, William R. Downs speaks of violence against women, the reactions, and the approaches to addressing it.
43	Silent Witnesses take a stand Public Relations News Release 2000:301, p.1	11/20/2000	Phyllis Baker comments on the domestic abuse of women, with facts from observations and interviews of women.
44	WRC to sponsor Silent Witness Project Northern Iowan 97:22, p.9	11/09/2000	The Silent Witness Project honors the eighty-six women killed in domestic abuse incidents since 1990.
45	National Domestic Abuse display comes to UNI campus Public Relations News Release 2000:155, p.1	11/09/2000	The Silent Witness National Initiative Display of victims of domestic abuse will be held in the Maucker Union Hemisphere Lounge; Phyllis Baker speaks on domestic abuse.
46	Silent Witness National Initiative display Campus News Network 11:8, p.2	11/06/2000	Wellness and Recreation Services is sponsoring the Silent Witness National Initiative Display November 13-16.
47	Advice on domestic abuse Northern Iowan 97:5, p.7	09/12/2000	Saddened that domestic abuse is such a prevalent issue in our society.
48	Professor conducts overseas domestic violence training program Northern Iowan 96:22, p.9	11/12/1999	Professor Thomas Capshew is involved with domestic violence projects; photo.
49	'Take Back the Night' will educate, give support Northern Iowan 95:52, p.1	04/20/1999	Gender Equality Association will host march, rally, and candlelight vigil to show unity against sexual assault, dating and domestic violence.
50	Untitled Northern Iowan 95:48, p.1	04/06/1999	Opening ceremony for "The Silent Witnesses" display will be Thursday; photo.