Zonta says NO! 16 Days of Activism against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
The Zonta Club of Lebanon has a serious message for those who commit crimes of domestic violence and sexual assault. Zonta Says NO! It will not be tolerated!
November 25th begins 16 Days of Activism for the elimination of domestic violence and sexual assault. Orange signs for the campaign “Zonta Says NO” will mark many streets, businesses and homes in Lebanon and Boone County. Orange pinwheels and pendants will cover the courthouse lawn in remembrance of the women and children affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in Boone County.
The statistics are staggering (www.zonta.org)
- 1 in every 3 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime.
- Nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.
- Approximately 15.5 million children in the U.S. are exposed to domestic violence every year.
- 1 in every 4 women will experience sexual assault in her lifetime.
- 30% of women report their first sexual experience was forced.
- 98% of sexually exploited victims of human trafficking are female migrants.
- When a family member is abused, it can have long-term damaging effects on the victim that also leave a mark on family, friends, and the community at large.
- Families are indispensable to a stable society, and they should be a place of support to instill responsibility and values in the next generation.
- Violence against women and children is a prevalent social ill due to the historical imbalance of power in gender and age; however, sexual and domestic violence are widespread and are devastating to society as a whole.
- The problems of sexual and domestic violence are not confined to any group or groups of people, but cross all economic, racial, gender, educational, religious, and societal barriers, and are sustained by societal indifference.
- The crimes of domestic and sexual violence violate an individual’s privacy, dignity, security, and humanity due to the systematic use of physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, and economic control and/or abuse.
- Victims should have help to find the compassion, comfort, and healing they need, and abusers should be punished to the full extent of the law.
- Victims of violence should have access to medical and legal services, counseling, emergency and transitional housing, and other supportive services so that they can safely escape the cycle of abuse.
- We encourage domestic and sexual violence victims and their families to seek assistance from appropriate victims’ services organizations.
- It is important to recognize the compassion and dedication of the individuals who provide services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and work to increase public understanding of this significant problem.
- Local programs, state coalitions, national organizations, and other agencies nationwide are committed to increasing public awareness of domestic and sexual violence and its prevalence, and to eliminating it through prevention and education.
- Important partnerships have been formed among criminal and juvenile justice agencies, healthcare providers, allied professionals, and victim services to assist victims of domestic and sexual violence and their families.
If you need help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
The Zonta Club of Lebanon (www.ZontaLebanon.org) urges citizens of Lebanon and Boone County to support efforts to end domestic violence and sexual assault and to eliminate the detrimental consequences that domestic violence and sexual assault have on the well-being of our community. Get more facts at https://zontasaysno.com/getthefacts/ and https://zontasaysno.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/get-the-facts.pdf.
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Zonta Says NO! Indiana clubs march at Frankfort!
On a cold blustery morning November 20, 2021, the Zonta clubs of Indiana met at the Frankfort, Indiana courthouse to march against domestic violence. Joining the Zonta Club of Frankfort were the clubs of Lebanon, Indianapolis and high school Z Clubs of Lebanon and Frankfort. This event kicks off 16 Days of Activism, that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day).
After a few warm-up exercises, Zonta Area 4 Director Jeni Royalty and Frankfort President, Stephanie Buntin kicked off the event, then introduced Frankfort mayor, Judy Sheets who welcomed the clubs and read a proclamation in support of “Zonta Says NO” to Domestic Violence Against Women. Next Frankfort Police Department Chief Scott Shoemaker spoke about the impacts of domestic violence on families and the hesitation out of fear to report the abuser. It is usually a neighbor or friend, but often the abuse goes unnoticed. Also, the Director of DVIPP (Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program) from the YWCA of Greater Lafayette, Meghann Dubea spoke of the programs that provide domestic violence intervention and prevention services. These support services are available to women in the surrounding counties of Lafayette. To talk to someone at the YCWA, call 765-742-0075 or find them on Facebook at http://www.ywcalafayette.org/.
On a cold blustery morning November 20, 2021, the Zonta clubs of Indiana met at the Frankfort, Indiana courthouse to march against domestic violence. Joining the Zonta Club of Frankfort were the clubs of Lebanon, Indianapolis and high school Z Clubs of Lebanon and Frankfort. This event kicks off 16 Days of Activism, that runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day).
After a few warm-up exercises, Zonta Area 4 Director Jeni Royalty and Frankfort President, Stephanie Buntin kicked off the event, then introduced Frankfort mayor, Judy Sheets who welcomed the clubs and read a proclamation in support of “Zonta Says NO” to Domestic Violence Against Women. Next Frankfort Police Department Chief Scott Shoemaker spoke about the impacts of domestic violence on families and the hesitation out of fear to report the abuser. It is usually a neighbor or friend, but often the abuse goes unnoticed. Also, the Director of DVIPP (Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program) from the YWCA of Greater Lafayette, Meghann Dubea spoke of the programs that provide domestic violence intervention and prevention services. These support services are available to women in the surrounding counties of Lafayette. To talk to someone at the YCWA, call 765-742-0075 or find them on Facebook at http://www.ywcalafayette.org/.
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Welcome to the Zonta Club of Lebanon
We are an international service organization dedicated to empowering women through service and advocacy. We are an affiliate of Zonta International (www.zonta.org) and have been active in the Lebanon Indiana area since 1956.
Our Vision
- Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.
- In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men.
- In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
One of Zonta's longest running campaigns is receiving more visibility. A club in our district partnered with a trucking company to wrap semis with this slogan. Here are District 6 members at the 2019 conference in Indianapolis. Say NO to Violence Against Women by joining the campaign at http://zontasaysno.com/.
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