2008 Annual Report - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
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OUR MISSION:<br />
PULL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE<br />
OUT OF THE SHADOWS,<br />
UNITE THE COMMUNITY<br />
AGAINST IT,<br />
AND STOP THE VIOLENCE<br />
Stops Here<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> ANNUAL REPORT
We are the only organization<br />
in Douglas County<br />
that brings people together<br />
to end domestic violence,<br />
making our community<br />
a safer place to live.<br />
We advocate for system change<br />
through education and training<br />
and by partnering with agencies<br />
that make victims safer<br />
and hold offenders accountable.<br />
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Sta f f<br />
8990 W Dodge Rd. Suite 205<br />
Omaha, NE 68114<br />
402.398.9928<br />
www.dvccomaha.org<br />
OUR STAFF:<br />
(pictured from L to R)<br />
Sue Michalski, RN, MS,<br />
Training & Education Director<br />
Sheena Dansie<br />
Criminal Justice System Liaison<br />
Karen Hadley, MS,<br />
Executive Director<br />
Skye Hadley<br />
Administrative Assistant<br />
Lynne Holmquist<br />
Family Justice Center<br />
Committee Coordinator
Tim Du n n i n g • 2007/<strong>2008</strong> Ch a i r<br />
In my work as Chairperson, I have watched the <strong>Domestic</strong> <strong>Violence</strong> <strong>Coordinating</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> and their partner agencies make an ever increasing impact on our community.<br />
The DVCC continues to create plans and foster services that allow victims of domestic<br />
violence to seek immediate help and find the services they need to make positive<br />
changes in their lives. We continue to promote growing community awareness and<br />
create the means necessary to hold abusers more accountable.<br />
With the opening of The Family Justice Center in the summer of 2009, we will create<br />
an even stronger, more efficient means of protecting and assisting victims of domestic violence. Centrally<br />
located services will enhance communication and accessibility for both victims and providers thereby<br />
increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes for those in need.<br />
All too often, to those citizens who are thankfully not directly involved in domestic violence, domestic<br />
violence is a hidden social problem, rarely if ever considered. Therefore, as one of the most critical aspects<br />
of our mission, we must continue and enhance our efforts to make the local community aware that domestic<br />
violence does exist and that the impact it has is both costly and debilitating. It carries with it a fear and a<br />
stigma that makes it extremely difficult for those in need to speak out against their batterers. We must focus<br />
and build upon the programs necessary to eradicate that fear.<br />
It is through the collective work of the DVCC board members and their partnering agencies that these<br />
victims can find assistance and the possibility of a more hopeful future in the midst of a more aware and<br />
nurturing community.<br />
It has been an honor to work with the DVCC and their fine staff to move these efforts forward over the past<br />
two years.<br />
Do n Kl e i n e • 2007/<strong>2008</strong> ViC e Ch a i r<br />
It is an exciting and important time in the history of the DVCC to take on the role of<br />
Board Chair. In my job as County Attorney, I have seen firsthand the damage such<br />
violence has wrought on individuals and on our community as a whole.<br />
More than ever, the DVCC staff, board, council members, and partner agencies have<br />
worked as one to create improved services, social awareness and a greater capacity<br />
to improve the lives of those suffering from domestic violence. This needs to continue.<br />
The economic challenges we face today provide greater opportunity and indeed a<br />
need for us to increase our efficiency and effectiveness. Every dollar must buy more protection, more<br />
safety. We must continue our effective collaboration in order to provide easy access to this protection and<br />
the services needed by someone whose life is endangered by abuse. The incidence of domestic violence<br />
does not decrease due to an economic downturn; in fact quite the opposite occurs. It is only through<br />
increased social awareness and increased accountability of the perpetrators that we can look forward to<br />
a decrease in this crime and a safer community as a whole.<br />
In making the new Family Justice Center a reality and continuing to bring together different agencies<br />
and disciplines to effect improved circumstances for those suffering from domestic violence, the DVCC<br />
continues to be the catalyst for change in this area.<br />
I am honored to be a part of this work and look forward to a year of meaningful accomplishments.<br />
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le a D e r s
Ka r e n ha D l e y • ex e C u T iV e Di r eC T o r<br />
For domestic violence victims, the road to hope is not a straight or easy passage. Often<br />
victims do not report their batterers, not only out of fear, but because they don’t see<br />
a viable future for themselves outside of their current situation. The DVCC, together<br />
with our partner agencies, is strongly committed to providing victims with a plan and<br />
needed services to assist in paving the way to a more hopeful life. It is only through the<br />
combined efforts of many that such a plan can be put in motion. Nowhere is this more<br />
apparent than being able to award a 1999 Cadillac Seville to “Cristina”, a survivor<br />
of domestic violence and Group Hope member. Although the DVCC itself does not<br />
provide direct services, we serve the community as a catalyst and systems advocate.<br />
Through networking and collaborative efforts, the car was donated by the Original<br />
Charity Cars organization in partnership with Auto Value Parts Stores. For many of us, transportation is<br />
something we take for granted. For victims of domestic violence, many of whom are denied transportation,<br />
it is a sought after means of freedom. For Cristina it is a means of solidifying the new life she has created.<br />
Another result of our combined efforts is the Family Justice Center, which will open in the summer of 2009.<br />
The Family Justice Center will offer domestic violence victims, many of whom seek help at great personal<br />
risk, centrally located, streamlined services from partner agencies allowing them to get the help they need<br />
in a more efficient and effective manner.<br />
It is the tireless efforts of our staff, boards and partner agencies that allow us to continue creating new<br />
avenues for victims to find hope and a new life for themselves. Working as a team we will continue to<br />
create even more effective means of pulling domestic violence out of the shadows, uniting the community<br />
and stopping the violence.<br />
<strong>2008</strong> ExEcutivE coMMittEE<br />
Tim Dunning - Chairperson<br />
Don Kleine - Vice Chairperson<br />
John Lehotyak - Treasurer<br />
Adi Pour - Secretary<br />
Anne Hindery Camp - Past Chairperson<br />
Ellen Freeman - Wakefield - Executive Officer<br />
Gail Braun - Executive Officer<br />
Karen Hadley - Executive Director<br />
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le a D e r s<br />
ex e C u T iV e Co m m iT e e a n D go V e r n i n g Bo a r D<br />
<strong>2008</strong> govERNiNg boaRD<br />
C. Timothy Dickel<br />
Doug German<br />
Eric Buske<br />
Frances Hauptman<br />
Franklin Thompson<br />
Kathy Belcastro - Gonzalez<br />
Martin Bilek<br />
Marty Conboy<br />
Mary Ann Borgeson<br />
Mike Fahey<br />
Ron Broich
oNE<br />
Victim Murdered by an<br />
Abusive Partner<br />
$1,000,000<br />
oNE<br />
Doctors visit for a<br />
Victim with Minor Injuries<br />
$4,000<br />
oNE MoNtH<br />
Shelter Stay for a Victim<br />
& Two Children<br />
$10,000<br />
oNE MoNtH<br />
Providing Housing, Daycare<br />
& Job Training for a Victim<br />
$6,000<br />
Operating a Family Justice Center<br />
for One Year = $250,000<br />
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Wh y a<br />
Fa m i ly Ju s T iC e<br />
Ce n T e r?<br />
24 wEEKS<br />
Education Prevention Classes<br />
for Abusers<br />
$40,000<br />
oNE YEaR<br />
Public Prevention Efforts<br />
to Reduce Victimization<br />
$500,000<br />
oNE MoNtH<br />
Therapy Support<br />
for a Victim<br />
$2,000<br />
EstimatEd COst OF dOmEstiC viOlEnCE<br />
tO thE COmmunitY:<br />
$1,562,000
From a Survivor’S PerSPective<br />
The vision of one establishment, one location, one<br />
haven where the victims of domestic violence<br />
could accomplish the multitude of tasks necessary<br />
in order to achieve safety and peace is a vision of<br />
paradise in my eyes. Paradise may seem like an ill<br />
fitting analogy for such a circumstance, but for me,<br />
it would have been an oasis in the midst of a desert<br />
of hopelessness.<br />
The trauma that resulted from the physical and<br />
emotional abuse often left me in a state of confusion<br />
and indecision. My thought processes were affected<br />
and daily life seemed overwhelming. When I finally<br />
realized the severity of the danger my son and I<br />
were in, I tried to get out; I wanted to get out. My<br />
son’s father had tried to kill me, almost succeeded,<br />
and was threatening to do the same to our child.<br />
It was a difficult process that occurred over a long<br />
period of time and during that time the abuse<br />
continued. Summoning the mental and physical<br />
strength to visit with one department after another<br />
was a difficult and discouraging task. Many of these<br />
places were often downright scary and depressing.<br />
They reinforced the toxic notion that I was a bad<br />
person who did something terribly wrong. On several<br />
occasions, I immediately turned around and walked<br />
out after entering such an institution. I needed to feel<br />
safe and secure. I needed to feel empowered rather<br />
than discouraged.<br />
I wound up having to leave and moved halfway<br />
across the country in order to avoid becoming yet<br />
another domestic homicide statistic. Two months<br />
ago, I found myself back in the same boat when my<br />
ex was released from prison and promptly tracked us<br />
down. I was in full panic mode and it was difficult for<br />
me to even think straight so I reached out for help.<br />
The desire to flee was strong, but I did not want to<br />
uproot my son again. I began making phone calls<br />
while we stayed in a hotel. There was so much to<br />
do and it was confusing and overwhelming. I visited<br />
with Heartland Family Services, the YWCA, officials<br />
at my son’s school including the deputy assigned<br />
there, met with several attorneys, and attended<br />
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Fa m i ly<br />
Ju s T iC e Ce n T e r<br />
a few counseling sessions. These things took place<br />
over the period of a few weeks and it was mentally<br />
and physically exhausting. I almost gave in and just<br />
packed up and moved because I did not want to<br />
go through this again.<br />
in <strong>2008</strong>, there were 761 children<br />
present at domestic violence<br />
incidents investigated by the<br />
omaha Police Department...<br />
I have seen my own helplessness reflected in the<br />
eyes of those who are there to assist as they provide<br />
long lists of people and agencies that need to be<br />
contacted. Due to the constant state of anxiety and<br />
hyper vigilance, I barely had the strength to lift a<br />
forkful of food to my mouth no less drive around the<br />
city to various facilities on an almost daily basis. They<br />
know as well as I do that the process is a daunting<br />
one, but there is no other option. When I envision<br />
one building where so much can be accomplished,<br />
a building that is welcoming rather than intimidating,<br />
it brings tears to my eyes. When you consider the<br />
fact that so many victims are trying to overcome<br />
the trauma, deal with fear, anxiety, and shame and<br />
take care of children while holding down a job, an<br />
establishment such as a Family Justice Center can<br />
make all the difference in the world. The trauma and<br />
the pain cannot be erased, but a welcoming road<br />
to safety and recovery can be built.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Linda - A Survivor<br />
in 2009 in Douglas county Nebraska,<br />
there will be a Family Justice center<br />
for victims to become survivors<br />
like Linda...
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Fa m i ly<br />
Ju s T iC e Ce n T e r<br />
Opening in 2009!<br />
Here are just a few of our committed partners!
Guest Speaker - Victor Rivas Rivers<br />
Actor, Activist - Spokesperson for the NNEDV<br />
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<strong>2008</strong> an n u a l<br />
aW a r D s Ce r e m o n y
Patron<br />
American National Bank<br />
Bellevue University<br />
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska<br />
Business Network International,<br />
Omaha Chapter<br />
Catholic Charities<br />
City of Omaha<br />
Creighton University<br />
Douglas County<br />
Commissioners Office<br />
Douglas County Attorney’s Office<br />
Heartland Family Service<br />
Charles E Lakin<br />
Charitable Foundation<br />
Ms. Sandy Lozier Fund (In Honor of<br />
Allan and Dianne Lozier)<br />
The Lozier Foundation<br />
Mammel Foundation<br />
Nebraska Claims Association<br />
Of Omaha<br />
Omaha Community Foundation<br />
Edward & Lida Robinson<br />
Charitable Trust<br />
William & Ruth Scott<br />
Family Foundation<br />
The Sherwood Foundation<br />
University of Nebraska Foundation<br />
University of Nebraska, Omaha<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha<br />
World Book Inc.<br />
Provider<br />
Cornerstone Printing and Imaging<br />
Douglas County Sheriff’s Dept.<br />
Robert Lindemeire<br />
Murray H & Sharon C Newman<br />
Foundation, Inc.<br />
Susanne Shore and Pete Ricketts<br />
Tood Simon Foundation<br />
Woodmen of the World<br />
advocate<br />
Mary Ann Borgeson<br />
Darren and Dana Blakely<br />
Tim and Gail Dickel<br />
Micheal G. Fahey<br />
Timothy Dunning<br />
The Giving Tree<br />
M G Heaney<br />
Legal Aid of Nebraska<br />
Media Services<br />
Pasta Amore Fantasia<br />
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska<br />
Jessica Reinert<br />
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 2<br />
Season’s at Tower 5<br />
YWCA of Omaha<br />
member<br />
Alegent Health<br />
Attorney General’s Office<br />
Benefit Professionals<br />
Bistro 121<br />
Eric Buske<br />
Mary Caffey<br />
Ryan Callinan<br />
Patti Cameli<br />
Anne Hindery Camp<br />
CiCi’s Pizza<br />
Church of the Living God<br />
Cathy Circo-Gossett<br />
Mary Cupps<br />
Vicki Currier<br />
The Daily Record<br />
Robert J Fonda<br />
Greg Gonzalez<br />
The Harry A. Koch Co.<br />
Ms. Mary Helms<br />
Dana Holmquist<br />
Chris Jeffrey<br />
Jewish Federation<br />
of Omaha Foundation<br />
Katie’s Restaurant and Tavern<br />
Donald W. Kleine<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Mathew M Kuhse<br />
R.I. Kully<br />
John & Carol Lehotyak<br />
Dr. Michael Levine<br />
Le Voltaire Inc.<br />
Nancy Livingston<br />
Jay L Martin<br />
McAuley Ministry Fund.<br />
Sisters of Mercy<br />
Vakara M. Meyer<br />
Methodist Hospital<br />
Metro Omaha Magazine<br />
Roger and Susan Michalski<br />
Mary Newman<br />
Peaches Plaza, Inc.<br />
Pizza Shoppe<br />
Adi Pour<br />
Richard & Renee O’Brien<br />
Omaha Comminity Founation<br />
Maureen Rohlfing<br />
Spirit World<br />
Brenda Stewart<br />
T.E.A.M. Inc.<br />
Jim and Nancy Thompson<br />
United Way of the Midland<br />
Women of St. Marks<br />
Lutheran Church<br />
Mary Ellen Wychulis<br />
supporter<br />
Toni Ahrendt<br />
Deb Anderson<br />
Ellen Archer<br />
Kathy Belcastro<br />
Mary Moylan Bensalah<br />
Gail Braun<br />
Ronald Broich<br />
Peggy A. and Bryan K. Brown<br />
Joyce Caldwell<br />
Sandra Carson<br />
Amy Chisholm<br />
Denise Cunningham-Frey<br />
Elizabeth O. Draper<br />
Beverly Fellman<br />
Kay Ferrell<br />
Pitman Foxall<br />
Polly Goecke<br />
Katherine Gonzalez<br />
Cynthia Hadsell<br />
Gary V. Javitch<br />
Sally Jochens<br />
Kaslow Charitable Trust<br />
Katskee, Henatsch & Suing<br />
Susan Koesters<br />
Bob Kully<br />
Lorie K. Lewis<br />
Patricia Little<br />
Lisa’s Radial Café<br />
Market Basket<br />
Diane McKee<br />
Deb Minardi<br />
Bob & Diane Muelleman<br />
Patricia M Newman<br />
Notre Dame Sisters<br />
Pam Perry<br />
Kathleen Piper<br />
Lorray Smith<br />
Judy Safranek<br />
Lorray Smith<br />
Robin Spindler<br />
St. Pius X Church<br />
Shauna Stanzel<br />
Mary Sweaney<br />
Gary and Karen Thompson<br />
Mary Visek<br />
Anne M. Weitz<br />
Catherine Whittinghill<br />
helper<br />
Cindy and Shahab Abdessalam<br />
Jacqueline Anderegg<br />
Kathy Anthes<br />
Jamie Baker<br />
Cindi Barr<br />
George W Barger<br />
Dawn Baxter<br />
Lissa Bebee<br />
Bmel and Mary Ann Beckman<br />
Beneift Professionals, INC.<br />
Blimpies<br />
Kathleen M Brock<br />
Joy Buroil<br />
Beverly Byrd<br />
Dan Carlson<br />
Mary C. Chatfield<br />
Charlie Cogar<br />
Martin J. Conboy<br />
Tori & Barry Conley<br />
Justin Cooper<br />
Antonia Correa<br />
Linda Czarnecki<br />
Steve Eisenberg<br />
November Eisenberg<br />
Paul Falkowski<br />
Celeste Felix<br />
Ellen Freeman-Wakefield<br />
Gloria Gehrt<br />
Katherine Grandsaert<br />
Beth Griffith<br />
Hannah Hadley<br />
RJ Hadley<br />
Sonia Handy<br />
Marilyn Hansen<br />
Barb Hansen<br />
Frances Hauptman<br />
Morgan Hecht<br />
Folasade Hinson<br />
Lynne Holmquist<br />
Norma Holtmeier<br />
Matthew Huss<br />
Julianne Hutchcraft<br />
Todd Hutchcraft<br />
Mary Jackson<br />
Cheri Jenkins<br />
Justice For our Neighbors<br />
Lori Keating<br />
Patricia Kies<br />
Marsha Labs<br />
Richard Legge<br />
James Lundberg<br />
Anna Rose Mahoney<br />
Rita Mansfield<br />
Ann Marina<br />
Elmorine McKiernan<br />
Kim and Dave Minino<br />
Dian Moore<br />
Cindy Mooss<br />
Maggie Mundy<br />
Hilda Newell<br />
Murray Newman<br />
Loren and Ruth Parks<br />
Bill Perry<br />
Bob and Janet Pesicka<br />
Pheonix House<br />
Joy Prichard<br />
Annette Princole<br />
Paul Rearick<br />
Jessica Robinson<br />
Anita Rodriguez<br />
Donna Ross<br />
Danielle Ruffin<br />
Carol Russell<br />
Beth Ryan<br />
Sydney Sale<br />
Sally Sapikoski<br />
Mick Schoeniap<br />
Juile Sevener<br />
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Do n o r s<br />
Steve Shanahan<br />
Jeanette Sidzyik<br />
Gregory Snyder<br />
Stephanie S Spelic<br />
Marian Standeven<br />
Paul Stebbins<br />
Barb Sturm<br />
Erin M. Sullivan<br />
Diana Summers<br />
Mark Sundermier<br />
Pat Sweeney-Pakiz<br />
Franklin Thompson<br />
Scotti Thralls<br />
Charlie Venditte<br />
Maureen Vessla<br />
Gina Volenec<br />
Michael Volenec<br />
Maureen & James Waldron<br />
Ann Walters<br />
Denise Walton<br />
Patty Werth<br />
West Maple Dental Specialists<br />
C. Thomas White<br />
Kathy White<br />
Melinda White<br />
Nancy Wilson<br />
Scott Winkler<br />
Sharri Wirth<br />
Eric S. Woods<br />
Justin Woods<br />
Sara Woods<br />
Donna Wright<br />
Ziad Zawaideu<br />
special thanks to<br />
DVCC Staff, Executive Committee,<br />
Governing Board, Full <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
FJC and other dedicated<br />
committee members<br />
Allan and Dianne Lozier<br />
All of our anonymous donors<br />
American National Bank<br />
Business Network International<br />
City of Omaha<br />
Cornerstone Printing and Imaging<br />
Douglas County<br />
Omaha Community Foundation<br />
Piccolos Florist<br />
Verizon Wireless<br />
Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha<br />
World Books<br />
Bistro 121<br />
Blimpies<br />
CiCi’s Pizza<br />
Don Carmelos Pizzeria<br />
Dundee Deli<br />
Helados Santa Fe<br />
Katie’s Greek Resturant<br />
Le Voltaire<br />
Lisa’s Radial Café<br />
Market Basket<br />
McFoster’s Natural Kind Café<br />
Omaha Prime<br />
Passport Restaurant<br />
Pasta Amore<br />
Pizza Shoppe<br />
Quizno’s<br />
Scooter’s Coffeehouse<br />
- Downtown<br />
Seasons at Tower 5<br />
Spirit World<br />
Taxi’s<br />
Teresa McDonald<br />
in honor of<br />
Ms. Sandy Lozier in honor of<br />
Allan and Dianne Lozier<br />
*We apologies for any accidental<br />
omissions or errors
COrPOratE sErviCE award<br />
the Merrill company<br />
This award is made annually honoring a business or<br />
organization (large or small) that has:<br />
• Rendered outstanding domestic violence related<br />
service to the community.<br />
• Demonstrated a strong giving spirit in the community to<br />
domestic violence related issues, and<br />
• Provided time, talent, and/or resources to support the<br />
mission of the DVCC.<br />
PrOGram award<br />
Douglas county corrections Programming<br />
Mark Foxall, Ph.D., barb glaser<br />
This award is made annually to a community based<br />
domestic violence entity that has:<br />
• Demonstrated outstanding direct service to domestic<br />
violence victims,<br />
• Rendered extraordinary quality of service ,<br />
• Delivered special quality as exemplified by outstanding<br />
reputation,<br />
• Documented positive community impact.<br />
PAST AWARD WINNERS<br />
2007: Douglas County Sheriff’s Department;<br />
Sheriff Timothy Dunning<br />
2006: Ellen Freeman-Wakefield/Heartland Family Services<br />
2005: Omaha Police <strong>Domestic</strong> <strong>Violence</strong> Squad<br />
2004: John Lehotyak &<br />
Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit<br />
2003: Douglas County Attorney’s Office,<br />
Prosecution Unit, DVPU<br />
lEadErshiP award<br />
Mary visek, Nebraska State Probation<br />
This award is made annually to the DVCC <strong>Council</strong> or<br />
Committee member whose attitude, spirit and excellence in<br />
service:<br />
• Is currently a <strong>Council</strong> or Committee member (Executive<br />
Committee and staff excluded),<br />
• Demonstrates extraordinary service related to domestic<br />
violence issues,<br />
• Provides dedication toward community betterment and<br />
recognition by community for their reputation, and<br />
• Delivers outstanding service and commitment to the<br />
issues of domestic violence.<br />
PAST AWARD WINNERS<br />
2007: Sgt. Kimberly Retzlaff, Omaha Police Department<br />
2006: Anne Hindery Camp, Alegent Health Systems<br />
2005: Marty Conboy, Omaha City Prosecutor<br />
2004: Mary Ann Borgeson, Alegent Health Systems,<br />
Douglas County Board of Commissioners<br />
2003: Tricia Freeman, JD Sarpy County Deputy Attorney<br />
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aW a r D s<br />
nOn-PrOFit COrPOratE sErviCE award<br />
the original charity cars<br />
PAST AWARD WINNERS<br />
2007: Hauptman O’Brien Wolf & Lathrop; Tim O’Brien,<br />
RESPECT2; Dr. Patricia Newman, President/Chairman<br />
2006: John F. Kotouc, American National Bank<br />
Ellie Archer, Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha<br />
2005: Todd Simon, Omaha Steaks<br />
2004: Melanie Morrissey Clark & Today’s Omaha Women<br />
2003: Anne Hindery Camp &<br />
Omaha Community Foundation<br />
COmmunitY sErviCE award<br />
Jackie thielen RN, SaNE SaRt Program<br />
This award is made annually to a community based<br />
domestic violence entity that has:<br />
• Committed his/her time and talents toward the<br />
abolishment of domestic violence,<br />
• Rendered outstanding service to the community and to<br />
domestic violence related issues, and<br />
• Demonstrated a strong caring spirit and leadership<br />
qualities.<br />
PAST AWARD WINNERS<br />
2007: Sue Withey, Advocate; YWCA Omaha<br />
2006: Doug German, Legal Aid of Nebraska<br />
2005: Valley <strong>Domestic</strong> <strong>Violence</strong> Task Force<br />
2004: Dennis Edwards, Offutt Air Force Family Advocacy,<br />
Outreach Manager (Retired)<br />
2003: Gail Braun, City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor<br />
PurPlE riBBOn award<br />
Sakura Yodogawa campbell<br />
This award is made annually to an individual from the<br />
community that:<br />
• Rendered outstanding domestic violence related<br />
services to the community.<br />
• Acted as the voice of compassion for victims and their<br />
rights.<br />
• Exemplified and ongoing devotion to abolishing<br />
domestic violence.<br />
PAST AWARD WINNERS<br />
2007: Maureen Rohlfing, Victim Specialist;<br />
NE State Probation<br />
2006: Frances Hauptman, Catholic Charities<br />
2005: John Ewing, Deputy Police Chief<br />
2004: Sue Michalski, MS, RN<br />
2003: Charlie Venditte
Grant<br />
name & date<br />
* Federal Grant (City) GEAP 8<br />
October 1, 2007 to<br />
September 30, 2009<br />
* Federal Grant (City) RURAL<br />
August 1, 2006 thru<br />
July 31, <strong>2008</strong><br />
* Federal Grant VAWA STOP<br />
(07-VW-710) July 1, <strong>2008</strong> to<br />
June 30, 2009<br />
* Federal Grant VAWA STOP<br />
(06-VW-706) July 1, 2007 thru<br />
June 30, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Women’s Fund<br />
of Greater Omaha<br />
August <strong>2008</strong> - September 2009<br />
Omaha Community Foundation<br />
Funds for Omaha Grant<br />
December, 2007 thru<br />
May 31, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Omaha Community Foundation<br />
Funds for Omaha Grant<br />
May, <strong>2008</strong> thru<br />
December 31, <strong>2008</strong><br />
* Federal Grant (Legal Aid)<br />
LAV <strong>2008</strong><br />
Purpose<br />
of award<br />
Coordinated Community<br />
Response - Grants to<br />
Encourage Arrest Policy<br />
Coordinated Community<br />
Response<br />
Coordinated Community<br />
Response<br />
Coordinated Community<br />
Response<br />
“The Silence Stops Here”<br />
Campaign Bi-lingual<br />
Documentary Project<br />
Public Relations<br />
Family Justice Center<br />
Coordinated Community<br />
Response<br />
Coordinated Community<br />
Response<br />
*Awards through partnerships, DVCC may be Administrative Agent<br />
total income & Expense Summary<br />
total<br />
Grant award<br />
$660,700<br />
$500,000<br />
$243,326<br />
$248,948<br />
$20,947<br />
$12,000<br />
$12,000<br />
$322,318<br />
actuaL buDgEt<br />
Last fiscal year ending ‘07 Current fiscal year ‘08<br />
Income $ 693,420 $ 605,000<br />
Expenses $ 591,166 $ 601,515<br />
Net $ 102,254 $ 3,485<br />
DVCC <strong>2008</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> - 11<br />
gr a n T<br />
aW a r D s<br />
amount<br />
to dvCC<br />
$142,338<br />
$81,498<br />
$25,000<br />
$25,000<br />
$20,947<br />
$12,000<br />
$12,000<br />
$4,000<br />
Percent<br />
to dvCC<br />
21%<br />
16%<br />
10%<br />
10%<br />
100%<br />
100%<br />
100%<br />
1%<br />
in C o m e a n D<br />
ex p e n s e s
Number of domestic violence related murders in Omaha/ Douglas County in <strong>2008</strong>: ......................................3<br />
Total number of 911 calls received in Omaha/ Douglas County: .............................................................461,359<br />
Total number of domestic violence 911 calls: ...............................................................................................12,515<br />
Total number of domestic violence hotline calls: ...........................................................................................9,707<br />
Number of domestic violence victims served through the YWCA Omaha and Catholic Charities: ........4,617<br />
Number of domestic violence cases investigated by OPD/DVIS: .....................................................Felony: 688<br />
Misdemeanor: 4,066<br />
Number of children present at DV incidents investigated by OPD: ................................................................848<br />
Number of domestic violence custodial arrests by OPD: ..............................................................................1,201<br />
Number of domestic violence custodial arrests by OPD DVIS:.........................................................................843<br />
Number of domestic violence referrals by OPD to the YWCA: .....................................................................1,326<br />
Number of domestic violence warrents applied for by OPD DVIS: ....................................................Felony: 185<br />
Misdemeanor: 1,324<br />
Number of civil protection order requests filed: ..............................................................................................3,098<br />
Number of civil protection orders granted: .....................................................................................................2,527<br />
Number of civil protection orders assisted by the YWCA:.................................................................................887<br />
Number of civil protection orders served by Douglas County Sheriff: ..........................................................2,659<br />
Number of police reports reviewed by the DVPU: ................................................................................Felony: 398<br />
Misdemeanor: 2,121<br />
Number of cases filed by the DVPU: .......................................................................................................Felony: 320<br />
Misdemeanor: 1,902<br />
Number of cases dismissed by DVPU: .................................................................................................................750<br />
Number of domestic violence misdemeanor guilty pleas: ...............................................................................876<br />
Number of misdemeanor domestic violence trials held: ....................................................................................45<br />
Number of misdemeanor domestic violence guilty verdicts: .............................................................................29<br />
Number of misdemeanor domestic violence cases closed by DVPU: .........................................................1,752<br />
Number of unduplicated domesitc violence victims served by the Victim Witness Unit: ..........................4,623<br />
Average number of domestic violence offenders on probation at any one time: .......................................451<br />
Number of court ordered domestic violence pre-sentence investigations: ....................................................65<br />
Number of domestic violence offenders sentenced to probation: ................................................................254<br />
Percent of domestic violence offenders sentenced to a batterer’s intervention program: ....................... 60%<br />
Number of field visits by DV Probation: .............................................................................................................1433<br />
Number of victim contacts by DV Probation Victim Specialist: .......................................................................822<br />
Number of arrests by DV Probation: ......................................................................................................................24<br />
Number of probation revocation requests by DV Probation: ..........................................................................117<br />
Source: Douglas County 911 Communications Center, Douglas County Attorney’s Office,<br />
District Court Protection Order’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Omaha Police Department,<br />
Nebraska State Probation in Douglas County, and the YWCA of Omaha.<br />
DVCC <strong>2008</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> - 12<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
sTaT i s T i C s
Developed by:<br />
<strong>Domestic</strong> Abuse Intervention Project<br />
202 East Superior Street<br />
Duluth, MN 55802<br />
218.722.4134<br />
physical VIOLENCE sexual<br />
MALE PRIVILEGE:<br />
Treating her like a servant:<br />
making all the big decisions,<br />
acting like the “master of the<br />
castle,” being the one to define<br />
men’s and women’s roles.<br />
ECONOMIC ABUSE:<br />
Preventing her from getting or<br />
keeping a job. Making her ask<br />
for money. Giving her an<br />
allowance. Taking her money.<br />
Not letting her know about or<br />
have access to family income.<br />
COERCION AND THREATS:<br />
Making and/or carrying out<br />
threats to do something to hurt her.<br />
Threatening to leave her,<br />
commit suicide, or report to<br />
her welfare. Making her<br />
drop charges. Making<br />
her do illegal things.<br />
USING CHILDREN:<br />
Making her feel guilty<br />
about the children.<br />
Using the children to<br />
relay messages. Using<br />
visitation to harass her.<br />
Threatening to take the<br />
children away.<br />
INTIMIDATION:<br />
Making her afraid by using<br />
looks, actions, and gestures.<br />
Smashing things. Destroying<br />
her property. Abusing pets.<br />
Displaying Weapons.<br />
POWER<br />
AND<br />
CONTROL<br />
MINIMIZING,<br />
DENYING, AND<br />
BLAMING:<br />
Making light of the abuse and<br />
not taking her concerns about it<br />
seriously. Saying the abuse didn’t<br />
happen. Shifting responsibility<br />
for abusive behavior.<br />
Saying she caused it.<br />
physical VIOLENCE sexual<br />
DVCC <strong>2008</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> - 13<br />
po W e r a n D<br />
Co n T r o l Wh e e l<br />
EMOTIONAL ABUSE:<br />
Putting her down. Making her<br />
feel bad about herself. Calling<br />
her names. Making her think<br />
she’s crazy. Playing mind games.<br />
Humiliating her. Making her<br />
feel guilty.<br />
ISOLATION:<br />
Controlling what she does, who<br />
she sees and talks to, what she<br />
reads, and where she goes.<br />
Limiting her outside involvement.<br />
Using jealousy to justify actions.<br />
Produced and Distributed by:<br />
The Power & Control Wheel is a particularly helpful tool in understanding abusive and violent behaviors,<br />
used by a batterer to establish and maintain control over an intimate partner. Tactics of abuse create a<br />
firmly established pattern through intimidation and fear.
OMAHA/DOUGLAS COUNTY<br />
DATE DAY LOCATION VICTIM OFFENDER METHOD<br />
11-Feb-97 Tuesday 6706 S. 38th St. Heck, Gerald Kratzsch, Mary Ann Shot<br />
03-Apr-97 Thursday 3739 N. 40th St. Byrd, Annie Byrd, Michael Strangled<br />
22-Apr-97 Tuesday 11836 Cryer Ave. Schon, Frances Schon, Dennis (Suicide) Shot<br />
23-Jul-97 Wednesday 1005 S. 31st St. Alexander, Tammara Alexander, Terrance Stabbed<br />
12-Aug-97 Tuesday 3741 Crowne Point Elliott, Harry Elliott, Gertrude Shot<br />
02-Sept-97 Tuesday 5410 Whitmore St. Estes-Torres, Marcella McLemore, Michael Stabbed<br />
11-Sept-97 Thursday 3058 Parker St. Brown, Ray Plunkett, Tracie Stabbed<br />
24-Aug-98 Monday 6319 Lafayette Ledwith, Susan Ausdmore, Leonard (Suicide) Shot<br />
06-Sept-98 Sunday 418 N. 39th St. Peralta, Deborah Canbaz, Necdet Shot<br />
07-Sept-98 Monday 3489 Ruggles St. Dalton, Shannon Dalton, John Shot<br />
26-Sept-98 Saturday 3420 Dodge St. Sherman, John Price, Susan Stabbed<br />
21-Oct-98 Wednesday 3632 Grand Ave. Ely, David Ely, Denise Stabbed<br />
09-Nov-98 Friday 9565 S. Plaza Cox, Kimberly Kratchovil, Kenneth Shot<br />
08-Jun-99 Tuesday 4501 S. 36th St. Hernandez-Martinez, Anna Hernandez, Rosendo (Suicide) Shot<br />
15-Aug-99 Sunday 8206 S. 48th St. Byars, Garyanna Relford, Charles Suffocated<br />
16-Aug-99 Monday 4221 S. 21st St. Ross, Kimberly McDermott, James Bludgeoned<br />
17-Oct-99 Sunday 6553 Ames Ave. Johnson, Shameka Lott, Andre Shot<br />
29-Nov-99 Monday 1609 N. 33rd St. Huffman, Victoria Blair, Michael Stabbed<br />
29-Nov-99 Monday 1609 N. 33rd St. Huffman, Joshua* Blair, Michael<br />
Stabbed<br />
29-Nov-99 Monday 1609 N. 33rd St. Huffman, Matthew* Blair, Michael<br />
Stabbed<br />
28-Jun-00 Wednesday 3411 N. 106th St. Granholm, Crystal Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Shot<br />
28-Jun-00 Wednesday 3411 N. 106th St. Jensen, Austin* Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Shot<br />
28-Jun-00 Wednesday 3411 N. 106th St. Jensen, Christian* Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Shot<br />
17-Nov-00 Friday 521 N. 33rd St. Chandler, Tramar* Gales, Arthur Lee<br />
Bludgeoned<br />
17-Nov-00 Friday 521 N. 33rd St. Chandler, Latara* Gales, Arthur Lee Bludgeoned<br />
25-Jan-01 Thursday 4013 Saratoga St. Haynie, Dana Crittenden, Pamela Stabbed<br />
13-Mar-01 Tuesday 5808 S. 53rd St. Jones, Gail Jones, Richard (Suicide) Shot<br />
29-Jun-01 Friday 3517 N. 40th St. Gaines, Joseph Gaines, Rochelle Stabbed<br />
19-Nov-01 Monday 3634 Ohio St. Ades, Melinda K. Flores, Juan Stabbed<br />
15-Jan-02 Tuesday 5900 NW Radial Hwy. Lasovich, Gary Wortman, Michele Bludgeoned<br />
12-Feb-02 Tuesday 8205 Wilson Dr. #3 Rowe, Jodi Nuzum, Marty Strangled/Stabbed<br />
03-Jul-02 Wednesday 433 N. 161st St. Seiter, Peggy Lou Hurd, James Shot<br />
27-Aug-02 Tuesday 2521 S. 32nd Ave. #3 Fortune, Victoria Stark, Dennis Bludgeoned<br />
25-Sept-02 Wednesday 3136 Chicago St. Ladd, Marilyn Bissell, Lonnie Stabbed<br />
06-Nov-02 Wednesday 4073 Valley St. Moss, Larry Owen, Sheena Stabbed<br />
10-Nov-02 Sunday 4329 Fowler Ave. Braaten, Amy Ware, Mark Shot<br />
17-Nov-02 Sunday 4221 N. 60th St. Tangeman, Michael Tangeman, Tami Stabbed<br />
25-Mar-03 Monday 2445 N. 33rd Ave. Crockett, Christine Nesbitt, Steve, Jr. Shot<br />
26-May-03 Monday 3112 South 21st St. Canteraro, Adelina Ornelas-Perez, Albino Strangled<br />
15-Aug-03 Friday 2732 South 12th St. Campbell, Donald Keith Stevens, Annette Stabbed<br />
02-Oct-03 Thursday 3031 Burt St. #316 Hill, Theresa Dixon, John Strangled<br />
07-Oct-03 Tuesday 3206 Maple St. Davis, Destiny Floyd, William C. Jr. Shot<br />
03-Nov-03 Sunday 2017 Fowler Ave. Williams, Tina Williams, Wesley Stabbed<br />
23-Nov-04 Tuesday 5823 Hascall St. Cox, Danette Newberry, Terry (Suicide) Shot<br />
04-May-06 Thursday 336 Beverly Drive Bandur, Laura Bandur, Eric (Suicide) Shot<br />
10-May-06 Saturday 2546 N. 130th St. O’Grady, Jessica Edwards, Christopher Stabbed<br />
30-May-06 Tuesday 624 N. 43rd St. Moore, Edith Ann Dragon, James Shot<br />
10-June-07 Sunday 4135 N. 150th St. Miller, Lori Miller, Charles (Suicide) Strangled<br />
24-Dec-07 Monday 4213 North 21st Street Renota Brown Fabian Hands Stabbed<br />
24-Dec-07 Monday 4213 North 21st Street Saundra Brown Fabian Hands Stabbed<br />
24-Dec-07 Monday I-80 and Sprague Street Luny Kor* Changkouth Kor Motor Vehicle<br />
18-Jun-08 Wednesday 3055 Hanscom Blvd. Patricia Placek Michael Spenceri Undetermined<br />
30-Jun-08 Monday 11837 Cryer Avenue Sonia Espinoza-Lucero Johnny Rix Pending<br />
03-Nov-08 Monday 4705 N 111 Circle Ellie Hollister Robert Hollister Pending<br />
8990 W Dodge Rd. Suite 205<br />
Omaha, NE 68114<br />
402.398.9928<br />
www.dvccomaha.org<br />
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Ve r i F i e D Do m e s T iC Vi o l e nC e<br />
re l aT e D homiCiDes<br />
* Denotes victim under age 13<br />
1997 to Current<br />
Compiled by DVCC<br />
Updated January 2009
Auto Value Parts Stores partnered with area Auto Value Certified<br />
Services and The Original Charity Cars Organization<br />
to refurbish a donated vehicle, and the DVCC awarded it<br />
to a recipient who escaped domestic violence.<br />
<strong>Domestic</strong> <strong>Violence</strong> <strong>Coordinating</strong> <strong>Council</strong> 402.398.9928<br />
Omaha Police <strong>Domestic</strong> <strong>Violence</strong> Unit 402.444.5825<br />
Douglas County Attorney 402.444.3808<br />
Legal Aid of Nebraska 402.348.1060<br />
Nebraska Humane Society 402.444.7800<br />
Offutt Air Force Base 402.294.7886<br />
Phoenix House Shelter (24 Hours) (<strong>Council</strong> Bluffs) 402.328.0266<br />
Project Harmony 402.595.1326<br />
The Shelter - Omaha (24 Hours) 402.558.5700<br />
Victim/Assistance Unit (Omaha/Douglas) 402.444.4597<br />
Victim/Assistance Unit (Sarpy County) 402.593.2201<br />
YWCA Omaha Hot Line (24 Hours) 402.345.7273<br />
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<strong>2008</strong><br />
eV e n T s<br />
Sudanese Forums<br />
Co m m u n iT y<br />
re s o u r C e s
…by helping to develop comprehensive training and protocols<br />
for addressing domestic violence issues, by providing advocacy<br />
on behalf of the victims and networking to connect various<br />
disciplines working on these issues providing coordination within<br />
a fragmented system. The unifying and collaborative approach<br />
as well as taking the lead on this issue makes the DVCC different<br />
than any other agency– Layne P.<br />
… by focusing on the needs of the victim makes the<br />
DVCC unique from any other agency. – Jackie T.<br />
…by creating awareness and allowing victims to actively take<br />
part in events, which gives a persona sense of power in the<br />
fight against domestic violence. –Jessica C.<br />
…by serving as advocates for victims and educating the justice<br />
system in all aspects of domestic violence. The composition of the staff<br />
and board, the activities, the education pieces for and communication<br />
to the public as well as their commitment to victims make the DVCC<br />
different than any other agency.– Carolyn G.<br />
…by being the “core” organization in Douglas County that brings people together to end domestic<br />
violence, making our community a safer place to live. The DVCC continues to bring about change<br />
through its strong collaborative efforts working toward a Family Justice Center. The FJC will benefit<br />
victims by providing them with healing and hope; Service Providers by increasing the efficiency of<br />
their service-delivery; local businesses by reducing the costs associated with domestic violence; and<br />
giving residents in our community a new awareness of the problem and a means by which they can<br />
help fight domestic violence. –Katherine R.<br />
…by providing a voice for those that need<br />
to be heard. –Linda J.<br />
…by the sharing of wisdom and expertise of Training and Education Director Sue<br />
Michalski of the DVCC has made an impact on our community. Sue has presented at all<br />
of the Attorney General’s Office regional domestic violence and sexual assault conferences<br />
as well as the <strong>2008</strong> Fall NE County Attorneys Association Seminar—with outstanding<br />
response from conference attendees . Sue is also a fantastic resource to attorneys as she is<br />
an expert witness in the areas on domestic violence and strangulation.-Kimberly M.<br />
…by providing statistical reports, social marketing material and<br />
outreach information. Every year I Teach about violence as a public<br />
health problem and I situate intimate partner violence in that context.<br />
The DVCC provides me with materials that support my teaching. I<br />
always place a silent witness in front of the class to represent those<br />
who have fallen victim to these preventable tragedies. – Mary Sue W.<br />
… by increasing the awareness of domestic violence and its<br />
impact on the community and victims.– Sarah F.<br />
… by educating healthcare providers on how to identify and<br />
treat victims of domestic violence as well as gather resources<br />
and referrals for them. The DVCC has so educated law<br />
enforcement officers and advocated to have policies and<br />
procedures changed to assist victims in cases of domestic<br />
violence.- Terri P.<br />
gr o u p ho p e<br />
The DVCC Survivor Group is a voice for those who have been victimized by domestic violence. These individuals<br />
first came together in October 2006. They listen, support and rejoice in each others accomplishments and<br />
personal vision of hope. Under the guidance of the DVCC Executive Director and the support of the DVCC<br />
staff, this group is a focal point as we move to the goal of opening the Family Justice Center. They represent<br />
the voices of those who cannot speak up or against domestic violence. It is with great thanks for their<br />
resiliency and willingness to continue the work that we honor their words, their actions and their commitment<br />
to ending domestic violence and bringing about social change.
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