[nfb-talk] Domestic violence Division?

[Sheri Wells-Jensen]

Hello, Folks,
If we mean domestic violence as it is usually defined (violence between 
intimate partners), it's certainly the case that women with any kind of 
disability are more vulnerable than general statistics might suggest.  I'm 
not sure if a division as such is what is needed, but it would be nice to 
know if the NFB has any kind of resources for women caught in such 
relationships.
Peace,

Sheri W-J



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Calhoun" <eric at pmpmail.com>
To: <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 1:18 PM
Subject: [nfb-talk] Domestic violence Division?


> Is there any interest in starting a Domestic Violence Division of the
> National Federation of the Blind?  Too many times we hear of blind people
> get accosted, either because they have had no self-defense training, or
> people feel that, "i won't _ever happen to me!"  Women are the most
> vulnerable for getting mugged.
>
> Earlier, Nfb of Florida members were horrified to learn that one of their
> leaders was being robbed and attacked.
>
> Any comments from the membership please?
>
> Eric
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