#Oregon :Vigil Held Last Night To Help End Domestic Violence

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Because nobody should have to die for love: Part 1

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

October 20, 2011

Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne starred in the movie What's Love Got to Do With It? The film portrayed Ike and Tina Turner's relationship, destroyed by domestic violence.

In the last year, 27 Oregonians have lost their lives to domestic violence. Three others killed themselves after killing their partners. To remember the victims, and to draw attention to these preventable tragedies, the Portland’s Women’s Crisis Line is holding a vigil from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Oct. 20, at Dawson Park in North Portland.

“It’s important that the community understands that we all play a role in ending domestic violence,” says Rebecca Nickels executive director of the nonprofit crisis line. “Often when we are talking about domestic violence people may feel overwhelmed and uncertain how they can make a difference.”

Rev. Lynn Smouse Lopez and domestic violence survivor, Anastacia Papadopulous will speak at the event along with family members and friends of slain teen Yashanee Vaughn.

The Crisis Line offered case management support to 350 people last year and fielded 23,000 calls, Nickels says.

“Some are from community members and professionals, but the vast majority are people experiencing domestic violence.”...read more

The Portland Women’s Crisis Line operates 24-hours a day at 503-235-5333.
http://www.theskanner.com/article/Vigil-to-Help-End-Domestic-Violence-Planned-for-Tonight-Oct-20-at-Dawson-Park-2011-10-20