dvcc 2009 annual report - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

DVCC 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR MISSION
PULL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUT OF THE SHADOWS
AND UNITE THE COMMUNITY.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL
We are the only organization in Douglas County that
brings people together to end domestic violence, making
our community a safer place to live.
We advocate for system change through education and
training and by partnering with agencies that make victims
safer and hold offenders accountable.
402-398-9928
1905 Harney St. , Suite 530
Omaha, NE 68102
www.dvccomaha.org
Quotes throughout the annual report are from Clients of the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, Washington
(2009)
DVCC 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

2009 DVCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DON KLEINE Chairperson
ADI POUR Vice Chairperson
MARY ANN BORGESON Treasurer
RON BROICH Secretary
TIM DUNNING Past Chairperson
ELLEN FREEMAN WAKEFIELD - Executive Officer
GAIL BRAUN Executive Officer
KAREN HADLEY Executive Director
2009 DVCC GOVERNING BOARD
C. TIMOTHY DICKEL
DAVE PANTOS
ALEX HAYES
FRANCES HAUPTMAN
KATHY GONZALEZ
NATALIA PEART
FRANKLIN THOMPSON
MARTIN BILEK
MARTY CONBOY
MARY ANN BORGESON
RON BROICH
JIM SUTTLE
DVCC STAFF
KAREN HADLEY, MS
DVCC Executive Director
SUE MICHALKSI, RN, MS
DVCC Training & Education Director
MONICA MORA, LCSW, MPA
Family Justice Center Coordinator
SISTER ROSALEE BURKE
DVCC Volunteer Coordinator
JANE SHINN
DVCC Outreach Specialist
ASHLEY HADLEY
DVCC Administrative Assistant
JENNIFER REYNOLDS, RN
DVCC Office Manager
DUANE McCLAIN
DVCC Crime Mapping Specialist
SPECIAL THANKS TO
FORMER 2009 STAFF
LYNNE HOLMQUIST
DINAH GOMEZ
SHEENA DANSIE
ROSEMARY LANE
“Thank you for taking the time to make a bad situation where I was confused about actions to take in this matter, less
confusing in so many ways. Confirming that what I’m doing is the right thing to do, and removing the guilt I feel.”
Sue – 2009
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LEADERS
Don Kleine 2008-2009 Chair
Today our community will join over 58 others across the country that provide victims
of domestic violence with a single location to access services from agency partners.
Opening the doors of the Family Justice Center of the Midlands is just the first step.
Over the coming year, we will build awareness of the Center, and the issue of domestic
violence, through a public service campaign and partnership with the Operation for
Hope Foundation and the American Advertising Federation Omaha.
Even with the work of so many community leaders, partners and supporters, domestic violence continues
to grow in our community. In 2009, while the number of calls to 911 decreased, the percentage related to
Domestic Violence went up. There were also three domestic violence related homicides in Douglas County
in 2009. While we can be thankful that the number is not in the double digits, consider that each loss of life
represents thousands of victims.
Now, with the new Family Justice Center of Midlands, our goal is to provide victims with resources and
beneficial life options. Thanks to the efforts of the DVCC Board, staff and community partners, we will be able
to provide victims with the resources they need to change their lives, while reversing the growth of domestic
violence incidents in our community.
Adi Pour 2008-2009 Vice Chair
Finding the right location for the Family Justice Center of the Midlands was a challenge.
Our requirements included being on a Metro Area Transit bus line; near the Douglas
County Courthouse; near medical/emergency room services; with ample parking; and
a safe, secure location to house all the agency partners. After an exhaustive search,
we chose the Grain Exchange building, at 19th and Harney, downtown Omaha. Thanks
to the tireless efforts of the DVCC board, staff, agency partners and contributors, the
Family Justice Center of the Midlands is a reality.
In addition to getting the Family Justice Center up and running, the 2010 initiative also includes building
awareness about domestic violence and addressing the issues of Elder Abuse.
On-going extensive training for medical professionals and medical students teaches appropriate identification,
assessment, treatment and intervention for victims of domestic violence. As first responders and community
partners, this training strengthens our community as a whole.
We are proud of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and their partners for this vision.
“I was so worried, afraid and desperate when I came in. I had tried to find the right forms on line to do this myself, but
could not figure out what was right. I feel so grateful to have help in keeping myself and my son safe from my husband
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Karen Hadley Executive Director
LEADERS
In 1995, the Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha commissioned a study that asked
the question “Can we stop the violence in Omaha?” To achieve this goal, the study
recommended the formation of a multi-disciplinary, community based task force to help
coordinate all agencies and entities involved with victims and perpetrators of domestic
violence. This provided the impetus for the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
Since its inception in 1996, the DVCC has raised over 7 million dollars. Over the last
decade alone, the DVCC has brought in over 2 million dollars in critical funding through federal grants, the
majority of which pays for partner agency positions and builds awareness in our community. The DVCC has
also provided over 75,000 thousand educational trainings, materials and community outreach. In 2009, the
DVCC and its partners accomplished planning, coordination and implementation in the opening of the Family
Justice Center of the Midlands. The FJCM will be the 58th justice center of its kind in the nation.
Domestic violence and abuse has been a hidden crime for many years. Increasingly there is recognition that
it affects a wide range of individuals from many backgrounds. There is growing awareness of the physical and
psychological damage caused to individuals who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic violence.
However, the social and financial costs to society are far more wide reaching and significant than many
of us realize.
Now in 2010, domestic violence in Omaha has not stopped, but through the tireless efforts of community
leaders and partner agencies, we have reached another milestone — a safe, secure location where victims of
domestic violence can receive the help they need to start a new life.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS.
(quote continued from page 3
who is very angry with me for filing for divorce. The former restraining order expired and did not protect me from my
husband’s harassment and demands on me and my child. Thank you for helping me in so many ways, in one place.”
Shannon - 2009
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FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
AT A STRESSFUL TIME, ONE STOP FOR NEEDED SERVICES
She had to escape her abusive husband, but Jennifer Reynolds had little time to get everything done.
“I had only four hours to pick up my children and to get down to the courthouse,” Reynolds
recalled, “It takes about an hour and a half to maybe two hours to fill out the request for the
protection order.”
As she completed the paperwork, Reynolds kept nervously looking at her watch. She remembers thinking, ‘“Oh
my God, I only have this much time left.’”
Fortunately for her, mother was there to watch her two small children, and an advocate from the YWCA
helped her fill out the forms and accompanied her to the courthouse, where she was granted the
protection order.
“It was just perfect timing, thank God,” said Reynolds, who months before had started talking with people
about had started talking with people about fleeing the emotional and psychological abuse.
People trying to escape abusive relationships soon will have a little less to worry about when the Family Justice
Center of the Midlands opens in the Grain Exchange Building at 19th and Harney Streets. The center, which has its
ribbon-cutting March 30, will put law enforcement agencies and social service providers together on
one floor.
The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Greater Omaha started planning for the center in 2006 after
the council’s executive director, Karen Hadley, visited one such center in San Diego.
“I started to how people were really excited about it and how much more efficient and effective (the centers)
are in terms of addressing the needs of victims up front, immediately, in one place,” Hadley said.
Organizers hoped to open the center by late 2009, but it took time to find the right location. The center had to be on
a Metro Area Transit bus line; 20 minutes at most from the Douglas County Courthouse; near medical/emergency
room services; east of 90th Street; and a safe and secure facility with 3,000 to 5,000 square feet of space and
ample parking.
“We looked at so many different spaces,” Hadley said. “Over the last couple of years, I’d say probably somewhere
between 30 and 40.”
The Grain Exchange Building, which is across the street from the courthouse, fit those requirements. Sealing
the deal: The Omaha Police Department’s domestic violence unit and the Douglas County victim assistance
unit already were in the building.
Others at the center, besides the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, are the YWCA Omaha; Legal Aid
of Nebraska; chaplains; representatives from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Nebraska Attorney
General’s Office and the Nebraska State Probation Office. Several other organizations are set to serve
as off-site partners.
The coordinating council is funded through donations, foundation money, federal grants and city and
county money. The annual budget had been about $600,000, but will increase to $700,000, allowing for
additional staff and expanding into the downtown space. Many organizations helping with the center
are donating their services, and Verizon Wireless provided $15,000 for the center, Hadley said.
In addition to connecting victims with the right people and services in one location, Hadley said,
the goal of the center is to help people feel safe and comfortable. “It won’t feel, necessarily, like an
office building.” she said. There will be security features and offices, of course, but also a kitchen and
a room for children.
Reynolds and other domestic abuse survivors on an advisory council were consulted on the center’s
features. One of their suggestions was to have volunteers available to watch children who come into the center
with their parents.
Eight years after she filled out the protection-order application and went into hiding for three months, Reynolds
is remarried and works for the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
“For me, that was the scariest day of my life,” she said. “With having everything right under one roof
— if I would have had that — maybe it wouldn’t have been so scary.
BY BOB GLISSMANN, OMAHA WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
“I am so happy to find a service like this. People had the time to explain and help me. I was having a very frustrating
time until I came here and got help.”
Gloria – 2009
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STARTING IN MID-APRIL, THE FAMILY
JUSTICE CENTER OF THE MIDLANDS AT
1905 HARNEY ST. WILL BE OPEN FROM
8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. MONDAYTHROUGH
FRIDAY. THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED
ON HOLIDAYS WHEN THE CITY-COUNTY
BUILDING IS CLOSED. FOR MORE
INFORMATION OR TO DONATE
GO TO WWW.DVCCOMAHA.ORG
TO GET HELP:
POLICE: 911
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING
COUNCIL: 402.398.9929
YWCA HOT LINE: 402.345.7273
BOYS TOWN: NATIONAL HOT
LINE: 800.448.3000
HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE
CRISIS HOT LINE:
800.523.3666
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
CRISIS LINE (COUNCIL
BLUFFS): 712.328.0266
NEBRASKA DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE SEXUAL
ASSAULT COALITION
REFERRAL LINE: 800.876.62.38
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES,
NEBRASKA CHILD AND ADULT
ABUSE HOT LINE: 800.652.1999
DVCC 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER
“I thought I was coming to a business to fight my way through horrible experiences. I want to say thank you for reminding
me there are kind people in this world that help you and have hope and energy when you think you have none.”
Maria - 2009
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2009 ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
JUDY CULLEN and SHAUNA STANZEL Guest Speakers
“I thought I was coming to a business to fight my way through horrible experiences. I want to say thank you for reminding
me there are kind people in this world that help you and have hope and energy when you think you have none.”
Maria - 2009
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CORPORATE SERVICE AWARD
QUALITY RESOURCE GROUP, INC
ADAM HALL
This annual award honors a business or organization (large or small) that has:
• Rendered outstanding domestic violence related service to the community,
• Demonstrated a strong giving spirit in the community to
domestic violence related issues, and
• Provided time, talent, and /or resources to support the mission of the DVCC.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2008 The Merrill Company
2007 Hauptman O’Brien Wolf & Lathrop; Tim O’Brien, Partner
President and Chairman
2006 John F. Kotouc, American National Bank
NON-PROFIT CORPORATE AWARD
LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2008 The Original Charity Cars
2007 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 2 ; Dr. Patricia Newman, President/Chairman
2006 Ellie Archer, Woman’s Fund of Greater Omaha
PROGRAM AWARD
CINDY HAMILTON
METRO OMAHA MEDICAL SOCIETY (M.O. M. S.)
This annual award honors a community based domestic violence entitiy that has:
• Demonstrated outstanding direct service to domestic violence victims,
• Rendered extraordinary quality of service,
• Delivered special quality as exemplified by outstanding reputation,
• Documented positive community impact.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2008 Mark Foxall, Ph. D., Barb Glaser
Douglas County Corrections Programming
2007 Sheriff Timothy Dunning
Douglas County Sherriff’s Department
2006 Ellen Freeman-Wakefield
Heartland Family Service
LEADERSHIP AWARD
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
2009 AWARDS
C. TIMOTHY DICKEL, ED. D., NCC
This annual award honors the DVCC Council or Committee member whose
attitude, sprit and excellence in service:
• Is currently a Council or Committee member
(Executive Committee and staff excluded),
• Demonstrates extraordinary service related to domestic violence issues,
• Provides dedication toward community betterment and
recognition by community for their reputation, and,
• Delivers outstanding service and commitment to domestic violence issues.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2008 Mary Visek
Nebraska State Probation
2007 Sgt. Kimberly Retzlaff
Omaha Police Department
2006 Anne Hindery Camp
Alegent Healthy Systems
PURPLE RIBBON AWARD
JUDY CULLEN, GROUP HOPE ADVISORY COUNCIL
This annual award honors an individual from the community that:
• Redndered outstanding domestic violence related services to the community,
• Acted as the voice of compassion for victims and their rights, and
• Exemplifies ongoing devotion to abolishing domestic violence.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2008 Sakura Yodogawa
Campbell
2007 Maureen Rohlfig
Victim Specialist, NE State Probation
2006 Frances Hauptman
Catholic Charities
MATT KUHSE, JD,
DOUGLAS COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
This annual award honors a community based domestic violence entitiy that has:
• Committed his/her time and talents toward the abolishment of
domestic violence,
• Rendered outstnading service to the community and to domestic
violence related issues, and
• Demonstrated a strong caring spirit and leadership qualities.
PAST AWARD WINNERS
2008 Jackie Thielen RN
SANE SART Program
2007 Sue Withey, Advocate
YWCA Omaha
2006 Doug German
Legal Aid of Nebraska
“This is the first time that someone really helped me for go forward. I really thank you for all the services I received.”
Tammy - 2009
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DONORS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND CONTINUED SUPPORT
PATRON
American National Bank
Bellevue Universiy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
Business Network International,
Omaha Chapter
Catholic Charities
City of Omaha
Creighton University
Douglas County
Commissioner Office
Edwards and Linda Robinson
Charitable Trust
Heartland Family Service
Charles Lakin Charitable Foundation
Ms. Sandy Lozier Fund ( In honor of
Allen and Diane Lozier)
The Lozier Foundation
Mammel Family Foundation
Nebraska Claims Association
of Omaha
Omaha Community Foundation
Edward and Lisa Robinson
Charitable Trust
William and Ruth Scott
Family Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation
University of Nebraska Foundation
University of Nebraska, Omaha
Verizon Wireless
Woman’s Fund of Greater Omaha
World Book Inc.
PROVIDER
Douglas County Sheriff’s Dept.
Robert Lindemeire
Murray H & Sharon C. Newman
Foundation, Inc.
Susanne Shore and Pete Ricketts
ADVOCATE
Carol Gendler
Cynthis S. Peacock
Darren and Dana Blakely
D. Tim and Gail Dickel
Tim and Gail Dickel
Timothy Dunning
M. G. Heaney
Legal Aid of Nebraska
Mary Ann Borgeson
Media Services
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
Jessica Reinert
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 2
Susanne Shore
The Daily Record
YWCA of Omaha
MEMBER
Alegent Health
Attorney General’s Office
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Benefit Professionals
Ron and Eileen Broich
Patrica Callone
Church of the Living
Christine M. Jeffrey God
Cathy Circo-Gossett
Mary Cupps
Vicki Currier
The Daily Record
John J. Ferguson
Robert J. Fonda
Greg Gonzalez
The Harry A. Koch Co.
Ms. Mary Helms
Dana Holmquist
Chris Jeffrey
Jewish Federation of
Omaha Foundation
Donald W. Kleine
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew M. Kuhse
R. I. Kully
John and Carol Lehotyak
Dr. Michael G. Levine
Nancy Livingston
Jay L. Martin
McAuley Ministry Fund,
Sisters of Mercy
Vakara M. Meyer
Roger and Susan Michalski
Methodist Hospital
Metro Omaha Magazine
Mary Newman
Richard and Renee O’Brien
Omaha Community Foundation
Audrey and Paul Paulman
Peaches Plaza, Inc.
Adi Pour
Jim and Nancy Thompson
United Way of the Midlands
Women of St. Marks
Lutheran Church
Mary Ellen Wychullis
SUPPORTER
Toni Ahrendt
Deb Anderson
Ellen Archer
Mel and Mary Ann Beckman
Kathy Belcastro
Mary Moylan Bensalah
Ken Bovasso
Gail Braun
Ronald Broich
Peggy A. and Bryan K. Brown
Sandi and Bill Bruns
Joyce Cadwell
Sandra Carson
Amy Chrisholm
Denise Cunningham-Frey
Elizabeth O. Draper
Beverly Fellman
Kay Ferrell
Pitman Foxall
Polly Goecke
Cynthia Hadsell
Gary V. Javitch
Sally Jochens
Kaslow Charitable Trust
Katskee, Henatsch and Suing
Susan Kiesters
Bob Kully
Lorie K. Lewis
Patricia Little
Market Basket
Diane McKee
Deb Minardi
Bob and Diane Muelleman
Patricia M. Newman
Notre Dame Sisters
Pam Perry
Kathleen Piper
Adi Pour
Lorray Smith
Judy Safranek
Robin Spindler
St. Pius X Church
Shauna Stanzel
Mary Sweaney
Gary and Karen Thompson
Mary Visek
Anne M. Weitz
Catherine Whittinghill
WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY ACCIDENTAL OMISSIONS OR ERRORS
TO VIEW OUR ANNUAL DONOR LIST GO TO WWW.DVCC.ORG
HELPER
Cindy and Shahab Abdessalam
Jacqueline Anderegg
Kathy Anthes
Jamie Baker
Cindi Barr
George W. Barger
Diane Battiato
Dawn Baxter
Lissa Bebee
Bmel and Mary Ann Beckman
Benefit Professionals, INC.
Kathleen M. Brock
Kathleen Brook
Joy Buroli
Bevery Byrd.
Dan Carlson
Mary C. Chatfield
Charlie Cogar
Martin J. Conboy
Tori and Barry Conley
Justin Cooper
Antonia Correa
Linda Czarnecki
Berry DeJong
Doris Edland
Steve Eisenberg
November Eisenberg
Hites Enterprises
Paul Falkowski
Celeste Felix
Ellen Freeman-Wakefield
Gloria Gehrt
Katherine Grandsaert
Beth Griffith
Hannah Hadley
R. J Hadley
Sonia Handy
Marilyn Hansen
Barb Hansen
Frances Hauptman
Morgan Hecht
Folasade Hinson
Lynne Holmquist
Norma Holtmeier
Matthew Huss
Julianne Hutchcraft
Todd Hutchcraft
Mary Jackson
Cheri Jenkins
Justice for our Neighbors
Katskee, Henatch and
Suing Attorney at Law
Lori Keating
Patricia Kies
Marsha Labs
Richard Legge
Pat Lenaghan
James Lundberg
Lynda Mirvist Benefits
Anna Rose Mahoney
Rita Marina
Elmorine McKiernan
Courtney Mertes
Kim and Dave Minino
Dian Moore
Cindy Mooss
Maggie Mundy
Hilda Newell
Murray Newman
Leslie Norman
Margaret Nusser
Loren and Ruth Parks
Bill Perry
Bob and Janet Pesicka
Phoenix House
Allan Potash
Joy Prichard
Annette Princole
Paul Rearick
Jessica Robinson
Anita Rodriguez
Donna Ross
Danielle Ruffin
Carol Russell
Beth Ryan
St. Mark Lutheran Church
Sydney Sale
Sally and Kevin Sapikoski
Mick Schoeniap
Julie Sevener
Steve Shanahan
Kay Shienost
Jeanette Sidzyik
Gregory Snyder
Stephanie S. Spelic
Marian Standeven
Paul Stebbins
Barb Sturm
Erin M. Sullivan
Diana Summers
Mark Sundermier
Mary Sweany
Pat Sweeney-Pakiz
Franklin Thompson
Nancy and Jim Thompson
Scott Thralls
Charlie Venditte
Maureen and James Waldron
Ann Walters
Denise Walton
Patty Werth
West Maple Dental Specialists
C. Thomas White
Kathy White
Melinda White
Nancy Wilson
Scott Winkler
Sharri Wirth
Eric S. Woods
Justin Woods
Sara Woods
Donna Wright
Mary Sue Wydeven
Ziad Zawaideu
Rober and Dorothy Zink
SPECIAL THANKS
DVCC Staff, Executive
Committee, Governing
Board, Full Council, FJC and
other dedicated
committee members
Allan and Dianne Lozier
All of our anonymous donors
American National Bank
Business Network
International
City of Omaha
Douglas County
Omaha Community
Foundation
Piccolos Florist
Verizon Wireless
Women’s Fund of Greater
Omaha
World Books
Tresa McDonald
IN HONOR OF
Ms. Sandy Lozier in honor of
Allan and Dianne Lozier
“For me this was scary step for a very long time-my welcome here was such that I was compelled to make this
move- finally. I’m so glad I have and the staff was very cool!!! I love the calm, peaceful feeling I get from being here.
(quote continued on page 8)
DVCC 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

INCOME AND EXPENSES
Total Income & Expense Summary
ACTUAL BUDGET
Last fiscal year ending ‘08 Current fiscal year ‘09
Income $ 517,419 $ 605,00
Expenses $539,427 $ 601,515
Net ($22,008) $ 3,485
GRANT AWARDS
GRANT PURPOSE TOTAL AMOUNT PERCENT
NAME & DATE OF AWARD GRANT AWARD TO DVCC TO DVCC
Federal Grant, Gants to
Encourage Arrest Policies 9 Implement and operate the FJC $750,000 $159,407 4.7%
October 1, 2009 - July 20, 2011
Federal Grant Violence Aganist
Women Act (STOP) Cordinated Community Response $204,796 $15,000 13.65%
July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Federal Grant Violence Against
Women Act (ARRA) Coordinated Community Response $388,363 $166,965 3.32%
Januray 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Countryside Community Church
United Church of Chirst Artwork for Childrens room, FJCM $5,000 $5,000 100%
Board of Christian Outreach (BOCO)
Federal Grant (City GEAP 8) Coordinated Community
October 1, 2007 to Response - Grants to $660,700 $142,338 21%
September 30, 2009 Encourage Arrest Policy
Federal Grant (VAWA STOP)
(07-VW-710) July 1, 2008 to Coordinated Community $243,326 $25,000 10%
June 30, 2009 Response Responseˆ
Women’s Fund “The Silence Stops Here”
of Greater Omaha Campaign Bi-lingual $20,947 $20,947 100%
August 2008 - September 2009 Documentary Project
Federal Grant (Legal Aid) Coordinated Community $322,318 $4,000 1%
LAV 2009 Response
(quote continued from page 9)
Everyone was very helpful and kind to me. The FJC is very beautifully furnished and has such a calm atmosphere.”
Karen - 2009
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2009 DOUGLAS COUNTY STATISTICS
Number of Domestic Violence related murders in Metro Area in 2009 ..........................3
Total number of 911 calls received in Omaha/ Douglas County .......................... 336,705
Total number of domestic violence 911 calls .......................................... 10,502
Total Number of Domestic Violence hot line calls ........................................5,847
Number of Domestic Violence victims Through the YWCA Omaha and Catholic Charities ...... 5,630
Number of Domestic Violence cases investigated by OPD/DVIS. .......................Felony: 569
Misdemeanor: 3,951
Number of Children Present at DV incidents investigated by OPD ...........................979
Number of domestic violence custodial arrests by OPD. ................................. 1,254
Number of domestic violence referrals by OPD to the YWCA ............................ 1,186
Number of domestic violence warrants applied for by OPD DVIS ......................Felony: 157
Misdemeanor: 1,080
Number of civil protection orders granted ............................................ 1,740
Number of civil protection orders assisted by the YWCA ................................ 1,109
Number of civil protection orders served by Douglas County Sheriff ....................... 2,681
Number of police reports reviewed by the DVPU ..................................Felony: 342
Misdemeanor: 1,960
Number of cases filed by the DVPU ..............................................Felony: 233
Misdemeanor: 1,874
Number of cases dismissed by DVPU ...................................................574
Number of domestic violence misdemeanor guilty pleas. ................................. 1,087
Number of misdemeanor domestic violence trials held. .....................................23
Number of misdemeanor domestic violence guilty verdicts ..................................19
Number of misdemeanor domestic violence cases closed by DVPU. ........................ 1,874
Number of unduplicated domestic violence victims served by the Victim Witness unit .......... 4,239
Average number of domestic violence offenders on probation at any one time. .................318
Number of court ordered domestic violence pre-sentenced investigations ......................75
Number of domestic violence offenders sentenced to probation .............................312
Percent of domestic violence offenders sentenced to a batterer’s intervention program ......... 44%
Number of victims contacted by DV probation victims specialist ........................... 1,804
Number of arrest by DV probation. .....................................................48
Number of Probation Revocation request by DV probation ..................................95
Source: Douglas Country 911 Communications Center, Douglas County Attorney’s Office, District Court Protection Order’s Office,
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Omaha Police Department, Nebraska State Probation in Douglas County and the YWCA of Omaha.
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POWER AND CONTROL WHEEL
The Power & Control Wheel is a
particularly helpful tool in understanding
abusive and violent behaviors used by a
batterer to establish and maintain control
over an intimate partner. Tactics of
abuse create a firmly established pattern
through intimidation and fear.
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NATIONAL CENTER ON DOMESTIC SEXUAL
VIOLENCE
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4512 Shoal Creek Blvd. • Austin, Texas 78756
512.407.9020 (phone and fax) • www.ncdsv.org
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCIL ............402.398.9928
OMAHA POLICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT .................402.444.5825
DOUGLAS COUNTY ATTORNEY ............................402.444.3808
HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE (24 HOURS) ....................800.523.3666
LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA ..................................402.348.1060
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY ..............................402.444.7800
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE ..................................402.294.7886
PHOENIX HOUSE SHELTER - COUNCIL BLUFFS (24 HOURS) ....402.328.0266
PROJECT HARMONY. ......................................402.595.1326
THE SHELTER - OMAHA (24 HOURS) .........................402.558.5700
VICTIM/ASSISTANCE UNIT (OMAHA/DOUGLAS). ..............402.444.4597
VICTIM/ASSISTANCE UNIT (SARPY COUNTY) .................402.593.2201
YWCA OMAHA HOTLINE (24 HOURS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402.345.7273
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OMAHA/DOUGLAS COUNTY
VERIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED HOMICIDES
DATE DAY LOCATION VICTIM OFFENDER METHOD
11-FEB-97 Tuesday 6706 S. 38th St. Hech, Gerald Kratzsch, Mary Ann Shot
03-April-97 Thursday 3739 N. 40th St. Byrd, Annie Byrd, Michael Strangled
22-April-97 Tuesday 11836 Cryer Ave. Schon, Frances Schon, Dennis (Suicide) Shot
23-July-97 Wednesday 1005 S. 31st St. Alexander, Tammara Alexander, Terrance Stabbed
12-August-97 Tuesday 3741 Crowne Point Elliot, Harry Elliot, Gertrude Shot
02-September-97 Tuesday 5410 Whitmore St. Estes-Torres, Marcella McLemore, Michael Stabbed
11-September-97 Thursday 3058 Parker St. Brown, Ray Plunkett, Tracle Stabbed
24-August-98 Monday 6319 Lafayette Ledwith, Susan Ausdmore, Leonard (Suicide) Shot
06-September-98 Sunday 418 N. 39th St. Peratta, Deborah Canbaz, Necdet Shot
07-September-98 Monday 3489 Ruggles St. Dalton, Shannon Dalton, John Shot
26-September-98 Saturday 3420 Dodge St. Sherman, John Price, Susan Stabbed
21-October-98 Wednesday 3632 Grand Ave. Ely, David Ely, Denise Stabbed
09-November-98 Friday 9565 S. Plaza Cox, Kimberly Kratchovil, Kenneth Shot
08-June-99 Tuesday 4501 S. 36th St. Hernandez-Martinez, Anna Hernandez, Rosendo (Suicide) Shot
15-August-99 Sunday 8206 S. 48th St. Byars, Garyanna Redford, Charles Suffocated
16-August-98 Monday 4221 S. 21st St. Ross, Kimberly McDermott, James Bludgeoned
17-October-99 Sunday 6553 Ames Ave. Johnson, Shameka Lott, Andre Shot
29-November-99 Monday 1609 N. 33rd St. Huffman, Victoria Blair, Michael Stabbed
29-November-99 Monday 1609 N. 33rd St. Huffman, Joshua* Blair, Michael Stabbed
28-June-00 Wednesday 3411 N. 106th St. Granholm, Crystal Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Shot
28-June-00 Wednesday 3411 N. 106ty St. Jensen, Austin * Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Shot
28-June-00 Wednesday 3411 N. 106ty St. Jensen, Christian * Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Shot
17-November-00 Friday 521 N. 33rd St. Chandler, Tramar* Gales, Arthur Lee Bludgeoned
17-November-00 Friday 521 N. 33rd St. Chandler, Latara* Gales, Arthur Lee Bludgeoned
25-January-01 Thursday 4013 Saratoga St. Haynle, Dana Crittenden, Pamela Stabbed
13-March-01 Tuesday 5808 S. 53rd St. Jones, Gail Jones, Richard (Suicide) Shot
29-June-01 Friday 3517 N. 40th St. Gaines, Joseph Gaines, Rochelle Stabbed
19-November-01 Monday 3634 Ohio St. Ades, Melinda K. Flores, Juan Stabbed
15-January-02 Tuesday 5900 NW Radial Hwy. Lasovich, Gary Wortman, Michele Bludgeoned
12-February-02 Tuesday 8205 Wilson Dr. #3 Rowe, Jodi Nuzum, Marty Strangled/Stabbed
03-July-02 Wednesday 433 N. 161st Str. Selter, Peggy Lou Hurd, James Shot
27-August-02 Tuesday 2521 S. 32nd Ave. #3 Fortune, Victoria Stark, Dennis Bludgeoned
25-September-02 Wednesday 3136 Chicago St. Ladd, Marilyn Bissell, Lonnie Stabbed
06-November-02 Wednesday 4073 Valley St. Moss, Larry Owen, Sheena Stabbed
10-November-02 Sunday 4329 Fowler Ave. Braaten, Amy Ware, Mark Shot
17-November-02 Sunday 4221 N. 60th St. Tangeman, Michael Tangeman, Tami Stabbed
25-March-03 Monday 2445 N. 33rd Ave. Crockett, Christine Nesbitt, Steve, Jr. Shot
26-May-03 Monday 3112 S. 21st St. Canteraro, Adelina Omelas-Perez, Albino Strangled
15-August-03 Friday 2732 S. 12th St. Campbell, Donald Keith Stevens, Annette Stabbed
02-October-03 Thursday 3031 Burt St. #316 Hill, Theresa Dixon, John Strangled
07-October-03 Tuesday 3206 Maple St. Davis, Destiny Floyd, William C. Jr. Shot
03-November-03 Sunday 2017 Fowler Ave. Williams, Tina Williams, Wesley Stabbed
23-November-04 Tuesday 5823 Hascall St. Cox, Danette Newberry, Terry (Suicide) Shot
04-May-06 Thursday 336 Beverly Drive Bandur, Laura Bandur, Eric (Suicide) Shot
10-May-06 Saturday 2546 N. 130th St. O’Grady, Jessica Edwards, Christopher Stabbed
30-May-06 Tuesday 624 N. 43rd St. Morre, Edith Ann Dragon, James Shot
10-June-07 Sunday 4135 N. 150th St. Miller, Lori Miller, Charles, (Suicide) Strangled
24-December-07 Monday 4213 N. 21st St. Brown, Renota Hands, Fabian Stabbed
24-December-07 Monday 4213 N. 21st St. Brown, Saundra Hands, Fabian Stabbed
24-December-07 Monday I-80 and Sprague St. Kor, Luny* Kor, Changkouth Motor Vehicle
18-June-08 Wednesday 3055 Hanscom Blvd. Piacek, Patricia Spenceri, Michael Undetermined
30-June-08 Monday 11837 Cryer Ave. Espinoza-Lucero, Sonia Rix, Johnny Pending
03-November-08 Monday 4705 111 Circle Hollister, Ellie Hollister, Robert Pending
30-Mar-09 Monday 112 S 50th St Karla Anderson Robert Anderson Shot
09-Sept-09 Sunday 45th Miami Yolanda Escalona-Trejo Juan Melgoza-Ramirez Undetermined
20-Dec-09 Wednesday 3118 State St Evelyn Cain Patrick Cain Bludgeoned
*denotes victim under age 13 1997 to current Compiled by DVCC January 2010
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“This is the most wonderful safe place anyone could imagine to be in a time of crisis.”
Estella – 2009
DVCC 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

2009 EVENTS
1st ANNUAL DVCC GOLF TOURNAMENT
AUGUST 13, 2009
14th ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Special Thanks to:
• Catholic Charities
• Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
• YWCA Omaha
• Ponca Tribe of Nebraska
• Jerry’s Mobile Karoke and DJ Service
• The Young Generation Drum Group
• Judy Surivor
• Gina Melton, KXKTV’s Morning Show
• Madra S. Kora
• Julie Haase
• Kelly Roberts
• Heartland Family Service
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