February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! In keeping with Chicago Alumnae Chapter’s Domestic Violence Awareness Initiative and to highlight issues of domestic and sexual violence among teens, the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a symposium entitled “Deltas Bringing Chicago Together Safely: A Health Symposium for Teens and…
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chicago Alumnae Chapter A Public Service Sorority Since 1913 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Faune Neal-Evans 312-415-3031 DVI Contact: Dana London 443-622-5630 Domestic Violence and Teens Sorority hosts a symposium on Sexual violence awareness for youth and adults. CHICAGO — The Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta…
Read MoreOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to commemorate the occasion, the Chicago Alumnae Chapter’s Domestic Violence Committee will host an evening of prayer and a candlelight vigil in honor of survivors and to respect those lives lost because of domestic violence. What: Prayer and Candlelight vigil, Light refreshments will be served When:…
Read MoreAnyone Can Be a Victim! Victims can be of any age, sex, race, culture, religion, education, employment or marital status. Although both men and women can be abused, most victims are women. Children in homes where there is domestic violence are more likely to be abused and/or neglected. Most children in these homes know…
Read MoreWhat is the definition of Domestic Abuse? Domestic violence and emotional abuse are behaviors used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Partners may or may not be married. They can be heterosexual, gay or lesbian, living together, separated or dating or divorced. What are some examples of domestic abuse? …
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