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Spring 2016 The CenterPeace INSIDE THIS ISSUE • Volunteer Opportunities Donation Needs page 1 • Carol’s Message “Til It Happens To You” page 2 • The Ducks are Coming! page 3 • The Effects of Violence on Children under 5 page 4 • Sexual Assault Awareness Month pages 5-6 • Center News pages 7-8 • Friends of The Center pages 9-10 • Contributions pages 11-14 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TIL IT HAPPENS TO YOU Volunteers The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and The Oscars create one of the largest We have many volunteer opportunities coming up this Spring and Summer. Spring is busy with a variety television audiences during the course of the year. This year, almost 35 million viewers were of cleaning and landscaping projects. These projects are ideal for groups, such as businesses and wrapped up in the Hollywood-based competition; red carpets that seem a mile long, glitz, glamour churches. Summer kicks off our Annual Duck Race season with even more opportunities to help our and a colossal celebration of the entertainment industry. organization with duck sales and fundraising for our event. Up for Best Original Song this year was “Til It Happens To You,” written by Lady Gaga and Diane Warren; a rock ballad about the aftermath of trauma. The song was made for “The Hunting Medical Advocates Ground,” a documentary about campus sexual violence that was released last year. Vice Carol Merna We are looking for Medical Advocates to help on a monthly basis with an on-call rotation. Medical President Joe Biden introduced the performance by speaking about the “It’s On Us” campaign Executive Director Advocates provide 24-hour crisis intervention, advocacy, and referrals to victims of domestic violence and the importance of raising awareness for consent on college campuses and around the country. Lady Gaga took the stage to perform her nominated song. The 29-year-old entertainer, a and sexual assault/abuse in area hospitals. victim of sexual assault herself, sat at the piano and sang powerfully while surrounded by victims of rape and sexual abuse with arms linked in solidarity. The message was meaningful, impactful, and it was real. Though it Adult Protective Services Ombudsman did not ultimately win the gold statue, the song drew a standing-ovation and tears from some audience members and the The Ombudsman provides advocacy services to clients who reside in long-term care facilities as part of significance has echoed. the state-wide Ombudsman Program. The Volunteer Ombudsman will assist residents of long-term care Til it happens to you, you don't know facilities to resolve problems and grievances. How it feels, How it feels. Til it happens to you, you won't know It won't be real (how could you know?) No It won't be real (how could you know?) If you are interested in or have questions regarding volunteer opportunities at The Won't know how I feel Center, contact Kelly Schoonover at 309-691-0551 or Each year in Central Illinois, the Center for the Prevention of Abuse comes to the aid of thousands of women, men and [email protected]. children who want to live free from violence and abuse. Specific to sexual assault, last year alone,The Center cared for hundreds of survivors through medical advocacy and therapeutic services. The massive reach of the Oscars and the entertainment industry is undeniable. But, the message brought to us in less than five minutes during Lady Gaga’s performance was palpable. The need for awareness is clear. But, how will it DONATION NEEDS resonate? If it brings about attention and discussion to the issue of sexual assault, that is success. If it encourages those Shelter Donations who have been abused to find their voice and come forward, that is a great achievement. If this platform helps compel the We currently have a need for the following items in our shelter: toothpaste, full-size shampoo and political leaders in the State of Illinois to reinstate crucial funding for rape crisis centers and pass a FY2016 budget, that conditioner, deodorant (men’s and women’s), towels, bags of wrapped candy, bottled water, diapers, will be a tremendous victory. If it inspires good folks to support The Center for the Prevention of Abuse and other service organizations like our own, that will be outstanding. wipes, baby monitors, twin sized bed linens, blankets and comforters. We are also in need of perishable foods, such as fruits, vegetables and meats, to help our clients eat a balanced diet while they are here. Thank you for being a partner in peace. Let’s all apply tangible effort toward the common good, and use the tools given to us through this opportunity to work toward a safe and peaceful community. If you are interested in donating or have questions regarding donations to The Center, contact Kelly Schoonover at 309-691-0551 or [email protected]. In Peace, To see the Oscar performance of “Til It Happens To You,” visit The Center’s Facebook page or our website at www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org 1 2 The Effects of Violence The 28th Annual Every year in the United States, over five million children are directly exposed to the traumatic on Children Under 5 effects of violence. A child’s THERE IS HOPE exposure to violence can occur as a result of witnessing domestic Regardless of the type of violence, young children are remarkably violence, being a victim of abuse, neglect or maltreatment, resilient and parents can help by making their environment positive Duck Race witnessing or being a direct victim of community, school, or even and violence free. It is important that parents practice the following Follow the Duck Race #DuckRacePeoria media violence. The most common type of violence takes place in in their homes to help children begin to feel safe and free to August 27, 2016 the home in the form of physical abuse or domestic violence. express their feelings: CHILD’S RESPONSE TO TRAUMA • Be patient Children often use dissociation and hypervigilance as defenses • Communicate – tell your child that the violence is never their fault in response to trauma. They feel fear, confusion, guilt, anger, • Listen to your child and show them you understand that things are frustration, and worry. They worry about their own safety and feel hard, scary, or frustrating for him/her Proudly Presented by responsible for the violence because they perceive everything • Let your child cry and be sad if they need to in the world is related to them. Young children may often try to • Talk with your child about ways of showing feelings, especially hide or keep very quiet watching television or playing computer safe ways of showing anger We are making preparations for games in an effort to escape their experiences and as a means of • Reassure your child that it is okay to be angry; it’s just not okay to survival. They try to please the perpetrator or watch them carefully hurt anyone the 28th Annual Duck Race and are to anticipate violence. It is common for children exposed to • Don’t feel you have to always hide your own feelings, but let your excited to get our teams lined up for violence to take on adult responsibilities very early. Whatever their child know that whatever you are feeling you will be okay response, it is clear that they know what is happening around them. • Use toys and play type scenarios as ways for your child to name this specQUACKular celebration! their feelings; playing together is very important Research has demonstrated that a child’s brain development is • Give your child lots of affection (hugs, cuddles, kisses) Duck Race teams are made up of friends, families and significantly impacted by traumatic experiences. Even when a child • Give simple and truthful explanations and responses that suit co-workers who band together to help raise awareness is too young to speak and understand what is happening, they your child’s age and funds for The Center for Prevention of Abuse. are impacted by the noise and tension. Parents who are in violent • Safety, security, and stability are more important than finding them Perhaps, consider forming a team in memory or honor relationships are often emotionally unable to care for their young same sex role models of someone that has been affected by violence. Join children. This can lead to poor parent/child attachment which can have serious consequences later in life. us as a Team Captain and help us make this the best Duck Race yet. Regardless of the size of your team, EFFECTS OF EARLY EXPOSURE everyone agrees — it’s more fun to sell ducks together! • Temper tantrums and impulsivity Lead the way and recruit your friends, family and co- • Anxious, whining or nervous behavior Are you or your family in need? workers to join you... to help Stop Abuse in Central • Depression Illinois. • Nightmares and difficulty sleeping If you are concerned about what your child has seen, • Bedwetting heard or felt, Heart of Illinois Safe From the Start is You can have as large or as small of a team as you • Withdrawn behavior here to help. We can provide information and referrals would like. Sales teams and individual sales volunteers • Behavioral problems to services in the Tri-County area. We can provide • Poor concentration receive their own webpage on which they can opportunities to learn more about age-appropriate personalize and set their own goals. There will also be • Low self esteem • Insecurity behaviors, discipline and other helpful parenting skills. incentives for top performing sales teams. To start your team, visit www.duckracepeoria.com and • General developmental delays We can provide assessments to identify the effects click on the “Start a Team” button.

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