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Tastings Event to Benefit JBWS was a Grand Success

Chatham High School's S.A.D.D. Club Raises Awareness of Teen Dating Abuse

Ad Campaigns Increase Awareness of Help for Victims

Tastings Event to Benefit JBWS was a Grand Success

MAY 2008 - Held at the beautiful Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, JBWS’ 14th annual “Grand Tastings” event raised money and awareness to help those hurting from domestic abuse. More than 300 guests sampled the savory dishes and toasted three honorees for their charitable contributions: Verizon Wireless, Brushfire Inc., and Walter Kneis.

The event marked the 30th Anniversary of the opening of the emergency safe home, Arbour House. A survivor of abuse, who sought services from JBWS more than two decades ago, shared her moving story with the audience and her success today.

Grand Chef Coordinator, Corey Heyer of The Bernards Inn displays his Cauliflower Mousse dish.

Lowell McAdams, President and CEO of Verizon Wireless accepts the Corporate Honoree Award

from Marcia Avedon, President of JBWS Board of Directors.

Brushfire, Inc.'s president and CEO John Leonardi receives the Community Partner Award and tells the audience, "Everyone at Brusfire is deeply honored to have been able to lend our support to the important effort of JBWS."

Walter Kneis, a principle with NK Architects of Morristown and a former JBWS Board member for six years, takes a moment to prepare his remarks before accepting his award for Distinquished Service.

Grand Tastings XV

For information about Grand Tastings 2009, contact Fran Libasic, Director of Development Ext. 123.

Press Contact: Regina Braham, Director of Community Relations. 973-267-7520 Ext. 124

Chatham High School's S.A.D.D. Club Raises Awareness of Teen Dating Abuse

(CHATHAM - Feb. 2008) Members of Chatham High School's Students Against Destructive Decision club helped to raise awareness of dating abuse during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week this past February. The group made morning announcements and encouraged other high school students to sign a pledge agreeing to not use abuse in their dating relationships and to help victims of abuse.

"The S.A.D.D. club got very excited about this project," says Sandra Smith, Student Assistance Coordinator for the School District of the Chathams. "At the first planning meeting, there was a larger than usual turnout. The students recognized this as an important issue."

Research supports the notion of teenage dating violence as a pervasive problem in our society. According to a 2006 survey conducted by Liz Claiborne Inc., one in three female teens in a dating relationship report fearing for their safety; one in two teens in a serious relationship has compromised their beliefs to please their partner; one in five teens in a serious relationship report having been hit, slapped or pushed by a partner; and 29 percent of girls in a relationship report having been pressured to have sex or engage in sex they did not want.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week was first initiated in 2004 by the American Bar Association and now is supported by dozens of national, state and local organizations which are calling for an end to teen dating violence. For the 2008 local observance, Jersey Battered Women's Service of Morris County provided area schools with an activity kit to plan the week's events.

"Teenage dating violence is just an early form of domestic violence," explains JBWS Executive Director Patricia Sly. "Our Dating Abuse Prevention Program was one of the first in the country and now educates 10,000 students and adults each year on the early warning signs of abuse and the counseling resources available through our agency."

Anyone interested in learning more about how they can prevent teenage dating violence in their school or community can call JBWS at 973-267-7520. A teenager or parent with a concern about dating abuse is encouraged to call the JBWS 24-hour helpline: 1-973-267-4763 or 1-877-R-U-ABUSED.

Ad Campaigns Increase Awareness of Help for Victims

JBWS partnered with Brushfire Inc, a marketing communications agency, to reach out to victims of domestic violence through outdoor advertising. Billboards and train platform posters could be seen throughout Morris County, NJ.

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A survivor of abuse, who sought services from JBWS more than two decades ago, shared her moving story with the audience and her success today. Grand Chef Coordinator, Corey Heyer of The Bernards Inn displays his Cauliflower Mousse dish. Lowell McAdams, President and CEO of Verizon Wireless accepts the Corporate Honoree Award from Marcia Avedon, President of JBWS Board of Directors. Brushfire, Inc.'s president and CEO John Leonardi receives the Community Partner Award and tells the audience, "Everyone at Brusfire is deeply honored to have been able to lend our support to the important effort of JBWS." Walter Kneis, a principle with NK Architects of Morristown and a former JBWS Board member for six years, takes a moment to prepare his remarks before accepting his award for Distinquished Service. Grand Tastings XV For information about Grand Tastings 2009, contact Fran Libasic, Director of Development Ext. 123. Press Contact: Regina Braham, Director of Community Relations. 973-267-7520 Ext. 124 Back to top Chatham High School's S.A.D.D. Club Raises Awareness of Teen Dating Abuse (CHATHAM - Feb. 2008) Members of Chatham High School's Students Against Destructive Decision club helped to raise awareness of dating abuse during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week this past February. The group made morning announcements and encouraged other high school students to sign a pledge agreeing to not use abuse in their dating relationships and to help victims of abuse. "The S.A.D.D. club got very excited about this project," says Sandra Smith, Student Assistance Coordinator for the School District of the Chathams. "At the first planning meeting, there was a larger than usual turnout. The students recognized this as an important issue." Research supports the notion of teenage dating violence as a pervasive problem in our society. According to a 2006 survey conducted by Liz Claiborne Inc., one in three female teens in a dating relationship report fearing for their safety; one in two teens in a serious relationship has compromised their beliefs to please their partner; one in five teens in a serious relationship report having been hit, slapped or pushed by a partner; and 29 percent of girls in a relationship report having been pressured to have sex or engage in sex they did not want. Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week was first initiated in 2004 by the American Bar Association and now is supported by dozens of national, state and local organizations which are calling for an end to teen dating violence. For the 2008 local observance, Jersey Battered Women's Service of Morris County provided area schools with an activity kit to plan the week's events. "Teenage dating violence is just an early form of domestic violence," explains JBWS Executive Director Patricia Sly. "Our Dating Abuse Prevention Program was one of the first in the country and now educates 10,000 students and adults each year on the early warning signs of abuse and the counseling resources available through our agency." Anyone interested in learning more about how they can prevent teenage dating violence in their school or community can call JBWS at 973-267-7520. A teenager or parent with a concern about dating abuse is encouraged to call the JBWS 24-hour helpline: 1-973-267-4763 or 1-877-R-U-ABUSED. Back to top Ad Campaigns Increase Awareness of Help for Victims JBWS partnered with Brushfire Inc, a marketing communications agency, to reach out to victims of domestic violence through outdoor advertising. Billboards and train platform posters could be seen throughout Morris County, NJ. Back to top	Safety Alert Do not use this Web site if you suspect your computer is being monitored. 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