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It's inevitable that I get all excited about a cause from time to time, in addition to the primary cause to which I've dedicated my life. For example, right now, I think a lot about battered women. Their pain and suffering break my heart and make me want to reach out to help. I seriously doubt there are any shelters here in Ocotlan to which women and children can flee for safety. It certainly merits investigation. I need to know where to send people. If one doesn't exist, I want to do my part in founding one or helping someone else do so.
It's a thankless and often misunderstood endeavor. It's frustrating because of the statistics that prove most women return to abusive situations and the violence only gets worse. It's also very controversial, since there are still a lot of idiots out there who think that other people should stay out of the marriage problems of others. I agree, until those problems begin to endanger the mental and physical health of the defenseless women and children.
From a theological point of view, the law was instituted by God who authorizes the government to legislate and execute justice for the victims. In this particular scenario, the police have every right to arrest and detain anyone who causes physical or mental harm to others, even if the violence is intrafamilial.
I will continue to stand by the side of the victims, in spite of the unwritten cultural code here in Mexico that allows and ignores this phenomenon. Fortunately, in recent years new laws have addressed this issue and the government has launched a huge media campaign telling women everywhere to no be silent.
In addition, I've spoken with several people and it appears that the social acceptance is waning and this crime is being punished with efficiency and severity. I say it's centuries too late.

posted on Sept 5, 2010 1:54 PM ()

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Some day we'll come out of the "dark ages", but it takes caring individuals and leaders to break the old traditions. Good luck.
comment by solitaire on Sept 8, 2010 4:48 PM ()
comment by jondude on Sept 6, 2010 6:24 AM ()
This is a wonderful cause. When I worked with battered women I heard countless stories of violence and physical and mental abuse. Battered
women need to stash and hide money and clothing and have some sort of
plan to get away from the abuser. There may be a safe house and if not
perhaps there is a philanthropic organization to sponsor one. The one in
Oklahoma City is connected with the YWCA or the YMCA.
comment by elderjane on Sept 6, 2010 6:19 AM ()
I like that you want to be proactive. Warms the heart.
comment by kristilyn3 on Sept 5, 2010 8:41 PM ()
There is no good reason spousal abuse, no matter who the person is being abused..husband or wife. If a situation cannot be discussed in a calm, rational fashion without it getting physical then somebody needs to walk away. I know that is easier said then done, but there is more help out there for battered spouses then there was 10 years ago. All the person needs to do is accept it.
comment by redwolftimes on Sept 5, 2010 3:11 PM ()
It sounds like you would be doing a lot if you developed a safe house and organization to operate it. You're a good person, Jeremy, with a good cause.
comment by troutbend on Sept 5, 2010 2:02 PM ()

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