The Violence Prevention Coalition believes it can better serve victims of violence by joining together concerned parties and other partners in Jackson County to strengthen what services are available, by identifying service gaps and working together to meet those needs. The Violence Prevention Coalition is the result of several Jackson County organizations joining together to fight violence as one. While each organization retains its own identity and agenda, the coalition allows those groups to work together to fight violence Current coalition partners include the Jackson County CARe Initiative (Communities Against Rape), Jackson County Domestic Violence Task Force, Kids First-Child Abuse Prevention Council, Turining Point Domestic Violence Services, Host Homes/Safe Place, Healthy Communities/Healthy Youth, Girls, Inc., and Healthy Families of Jackson County. The coalition is always interested in adding new partners.

Coalition Resources on www.seymour.org Jackson County CARe (Communities Against Rape) Child Abuse Prevention Council (Kids First Council) Turning Point Domestic Violence Services Girls, Inc. Violence Response Hotlines available 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. CARe Rape Hotline: 521-8200 Numero de Telefono de ayuda: 521-8200 En caso de un asalto sexual o violacion Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-CHILDREN (1-800-244-5373) Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-221-6311 Police Emergency: dial 911

Some Important Facts About Violent Crime In Indiana 1,928 rapes were reported by Indiana adults in 1997. The actual number could be 10,000 or more, due to under-reporting by victims. In 1996, only 178 cases resulted in arrest. 3,421 cases of child sexual abuse were substantiated in 1997. Every 15 seconds a woman is battered. Batterers believe they have the right to control their partners, while victims feel it is their fault they are being abused. Children are often caught in the middle, torn between their desire for a family and their need for safety. Four Types of Child Abuse and Neglect Include: Physical Abuse - Infliction of physical injury. Neglect - Chronic failure to meet basic needs of a child for food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education or supervision. Sexual Abuse - Utilization of a child for sexual gratification. Emotional Neglect - Chronic failure by the caregiver to provide support and affection necessary to develop a sound and healthy personality.

Violence Prevention Coalition Contact Information The Violence Prevention Coalition maintains an Open-Door Policy and encourages the public to attend its meetings. If you or your organization is interested in preventing violence, and you would like more information, please write or call the Coordinator to be placed on our E-mail notification list. Violence Prevention Coalition c/o Step Ahead Council PO Box 1262 Seymour, IN 47274 523-5041 Thomas E. Rothring Coordinator Back to the Community Network