[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2088-E2089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORGANIZATIONS

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 1, 1995

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, domestic violence is a crime that 
affects people 

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in all communities, transcending economic, geographic, and racial 
lines. In fact, domestic violence is the greatest cause of injury to 
women in the United States. Today, a woman is battered every 13 
seconds, compared to every 15 seconds a few years ago. Yet, the nature 
and seriousness of domestic violence as a crime is often ignored.
  To combat domestic violence, education is vital to helping battered 
women recognize the problem, and to changing society's attitude and 
perceptions. Only by raising the level of awareness and understanding 
about domestic violence can we overcome the shameful stigma and 
psychological barriers associated with this epidemic.
  As Chair of the Violence Against Women Task Force, I will cohost a 
reception with California State Senator Hilda Solis on November 3, 
1995, in Los Angeles, to highlight organizations and individuals that 
work tirelessly against domestic violence. In particular, this year's 
reception will honor organizations in Los Angeles County that provide 
sanctuary to victims of domestic violence. Shelters play a critical 
role in helping women and children break the cycle of violence, and 
make the transition from victim to survivor. The honorees are: The 
Angel Step Inn; Chicana Service Action Center/East Los Angeles Center/
Free Spirit; Didl Hirsh-Via Avanta; Dominquez Family Shelter; El Monte 
Youth; Every Woman's Shelter/Center for the Pacific Asian Family; 
Glendale YWCA Shelter; Good Shepherd Shelter; Haven Hills; Haven House; 
House of Ruth; Jenesse Center; Oshon Village; Rainbow Services, 
Ltd.Sojourn; Su Casa Family Crisis & Support; Tamar House; Valley 
Oasis; Wings [Women in need Growing Strong]; Women's & Children's 
Crisis Shelter; Womenshelter; and 1736 Family Crisis Center.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I urge my 
colleagues to join me and Senator Solis in recognizing and 
congratulating these organizations that provide life-saving services to 
victims of domestic violence and help educate our communities about 
this terrible crime.

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