Domestic Violence Retreat Slated
“There is no place for domestic abuse in our Jewish community.”
Shalom Bayit-NC and Jewish Family Services are hosting a mini-retreat on domestic violence in the Jewish community on June 25, 6-7 p.m., Shalom Park, foundation board room, 5007 Providence Rd.
Although over the past six years progress has been made in the community in the form of ensuring that everyone should be safe in their relationships and in their homes. Monthly publicity, brochures and posters, workshops and sermons, discreet information in restrooms, clergy and lay training, teen education, support groups and one-on-one volunteer friends have been made possible with the support and cooperation of many volunteers and Charlotte Jewish agencies.
“Yet, the number of people who have come forward for help has been small, despite statistics that prove one in four are suffering in an abusive relationship. That includes our teens,” Shalom Bayit-NC Chair Marsha Stickler said.
It is obvious that is a need for fresh ideas to develop novel and more successful approaches this coming year. Organizers are hoping that 15-20 creative, energetic, knowledgeable volunteers will join in a one-hour mini-retreat to look at past and present efforts and offer ideas for better ways of reaching, helping, and raising awareness in the Jewish community in the future.
Refreshments and some projects and concepts to begin the discussion will be provided. This will be informal discussion with no strings attached.
To RSVP, call Stickler at 704-756-9209 or email nfo@shalombayit-nc.org.
For more information on the work that Shalom Bayit NC does, visit shalombayit-nc.org.