[Dot Hammer, DPWC Ways & Means Vice President; Nancy Booker, DWPC President; Gary King "The Sax Man"; Joan Marie Kerr, DPWC Parliamentarian] Through a series of events, the Woman’s Club will raise money, collect donations, and build awareness for Laura’s … Continue reading →

The event, commemorating 17 years of serving victims of domestic violence in Southern California, will take place on Saturday, October 1 Ladera Ranch, Calif., Aug. 19, 2011 – More than 300 supporters of Laura’s House are expected to gather at … Continue reading →

He “threatened me,” “strangled me with a PlayStation cord,” “lunged at me with a pocketknife.” A horror movie? No, real life for far too many young women, an exclusive new Glamour survey reveals. Why is relationship violence still so frighteningly … Continue reading →

The theory of the cycle of violence was developed by Dr. Lenore Walker. It has three distinct phases which are generally present in a violent relationship: Tension Building Phase Violent Episode Phase Kind and Loving Phase

Upscale violence, a term coined by Dr. Susan Weitzman, is applied to women who have endured/ are enduring multiple or continued episodes of emotional and/or physical abuse within their marriage/relationship and also have met/meet at least three of following criteria: … Continue reading →