Local school districts using program to inform students of teenager dating violence
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) A school program aimed at teen dating violence is proving knowledge isn t only power it saves lives. We may not have had good relationships modeled for us, says Marjaree Mason Center Executive Director Nicole Linder. We don t get to pick what we re born into. We do have the opportunity to learn and make better choices.
Know More a program now in five Fresno County school districts opens the dialogue surrounding relationships and healthy boundaries. The Domestic Violence Education and Prevention Program offers students resources and a forum to discuss the seriousness of abuse with their peers.
Lawmakers push to strengthen domestic violence restraining orders
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) The murder of a Madera County woman shielding her children from gunfire could bring new laws to protect domestic violence victims.
Calley Garay, 32, was shot to death outside of a health clinic in Madera a place investigators say her estranged husband was able to track her whereabouts. Getting the courage to leave is huge but then to stay gone and continue the battle is a whole other thing, Calley s cousin Sarah Rodriguez said.
She says she wants people to remember Calley for that courage. We helped her escape in May. I can t even imagine what she went through. Just listening to her story was horrific.
Marjaree Mason Center facing new challenges during pandemic
The non-profit has seen a 13% increase in cases this year while facing funding gaps.
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If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
The Marjaree Mason Center has seen a 13% increase in cases this year while facing funding gaps.
The non-profit has also had to find other options for safe shelter since it can no longer house several people together in one place.