Domestic violence is physical, mental, sexual or emotional abuse in a relationship. It is when one person tries to gain control of another.
Mission:
The mission of the Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force is to significantly reduce domestic violence in Marion County, Alabama. In order to accomplish this mission, the Task Force shall: (1) Protect and support victims, and hold batterers accountable; (2) Educate the public, and those who work with victims of family violence, to recognize and respond to domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse and its consequences, and inform them of available resources relating to domestic violence including intimate relationships, child abuse, elder abuse, dating violence and sexual assault and (3) Improve coordination and consistency among agencies, departments, the courts and members of the community in matters of family and relationship violence.
Current Officers:
Co-chairs: Dotty Lyons and Judy Miller
Secretary: Ellen Gregg
Treasurer: Teena Nix
Email address: mcdvtf@yahoo.com
Meeting schedule: every 4th Thursday of the month, at noon at Oh Bryan's in Hamilton and at 6PM at Cedar Landing in Winfield.
Safeplace Wish List: (Safeplace families need the following items on a continuing basis)
• Children’s Rewards (McDonald’s ArchCards, movie passes, hand-held activities/games)
• Gift Cards (gas, phone, groceries)
• Multi-Colored Copy Paper (light blue)
We have many Safeplace families that need sponsors for Christmas. If you are interested in providing Christmas for any of our precious families, please call us at 256-767-3076.
The Marion County Domestic Violence Task Force again used a supply drive for Safeplace as a means to both bring awareness to the problem of domestic violence and provide much needed items for the women and children in the shelter. More items were collected this year than in either of the two previous years. Volunteers all over the county were involved in the effort that included decorating boxes, dropping off and picking up boxes and donations, advertising the event, and storing and transporting the items. 125 pounds of donations came all the way from St. Mary Catholic Church in Wisconsin!
Volunteers loaded up three vehicles full of donated items on November 14th and transported them to the shelter. Many of those in the photo are members of the Northwest Alabama Rebel Cruisers Car Club, who brought their truck bed full of donations to the culmination of the event along with several cars and motorcycles.
This served to bring even more awareness to the event. While we will inevitably leave someone out, we want to thank everyone who was involved with this great project. The Safeplace staff and residents send their gratitude as well. Following is a partial list of groups who made this year’s supply drive such a huge success: Super Valu, Northwest Alabama Mental Health, Northwest Alabama Rebel Cruisers Car Club, Winfield Weight Watchers, Breeden’s Automotive, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Winfield City Hall, Winfield Public Library, Winfield Middle School, Shepherd’s Field Church, Frosty Front, Jane Transportation, Marion Regional Medical Center, Bevill State Community College, WMTY, Marion County Courthouse, Winfield Mid-Day Kiwanis, Full Life Ministries, Kemp Church, Detroit Church of God, Hackleburg Civitans, Hackleburg High School, and Winfield First United Methodist Church. Since we know that domestic violence affects everyone, it was heartwarming to see people from all walks of life collaborate in this effort!
