sexual assault
South Lake Tahoe Teens Signing Pledges to Not Drink or Drive With Drinkers on Prom Night
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 10:32pm
The facts are startling, and, for lack of a better work, sobering. Studies show that 11% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is done so by youth aged 11 to 20, below the legal drinking age.
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs according to the Center for Disease Control, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth.
The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days:
39% drank some amount of alcohol.
22% binge drank.
Live Violence Free and Escobar Training Grounds Deliver Self-Defense Success
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 9:00am
April was a jam packed month at Live Violence Free. In honor of Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Prevention Month, we partnered with multiple community agencies, businesses, and volunteers to bring our community prevention education and awareness about the effects of sexual assault and child abuse.
Child Abuse Prevention Month: No Child Deserves to be Hurt or Neglected
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/25/2014 - 11:47pm
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and in honor of raising awareness, it is time we discuss this silent tragedy present on a daily basis in our community. The simple truth is that no child deserves to be hurt.
Unfortunately, the reason I have a job is due to the overwhelming presence of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence in society. I stand strongly behind my job and the importance of raising awareness of the impact that child abuse has on our community and providing people with the tools to stop the violence.
Live Violence Free to Raise Community-Wide Awareness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 8:12pm
April is a big month for Live Violence Free. It is national Child Abuse Prevention, as well as, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The entire month is dedicated to honoring victims and survivors of both child abuse and sexual assault. With 80 percent of sexual assault victims being under the age of 30 and a report of child abuse made every ten seconds, it is vital we stand up against the dangers of the abuse. As two of our primary focuses at LVF, we are illuminating the truths and celebrating the efforts to combat the violence directly impacting our community.
Live Violence Free Holiday Givings
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/02/2013 - 11:26am
Event Date:
December 11, 2013 - 4:00pm With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are beginning to think about warm meals with loved ones and the joys of exchanging gifts. However, many local families with few resources are struggling to rebuild their lives after experiencing violence. They are solely focused on how they will pay rent and provide food and warm clothing for their families. For the thirteenth year in a row, Live Violence Free is organizing an opportunity for community members and businesses to come together to provide happier holidays for local survivors of violence.
Live Violence Free’s 14th Annual Sunset Gala
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 10:54pm
Event Date:
September 27, 2013 - 6:00pm
Join Live Violence Free for their 14th Annual Sunset Gala at Harvey's Top of the Wheel on Friday, September 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and provides funds for all of their programs and services offered to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
The night is used to celebrate the strength of survivors and focus their efforts to provide them with the much needed resources they deserve on their journey towards healing.
More information:
www.liveviolencefree.org/14th_annual_sunset_gala.html
info@liveviolencefree.org
2 Santa Cruz, Calif., police officers shot dead
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 8:28pmSANTA CRUZ, Calif. - Two Santa Cruz police officers were shot and killed Tuesday while investigating a sexual assault, and a suspect was also fatally shot, authorities said.The officers were shot a...
Douglas County authorities capture Yuba County fugitive; man convicted of sexual assault on a minor
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/17/2012 - 6:35pm
Douglas County authorities have arrested a California fugitive from justice who was convicted of sexual assault on a minor.
Rick David Oliver, 47, of Yuba County, Calif., was captured by Douglas County Sheriff's authorities and the FBI on Friday afternoon after he was located in the 1100 block of Linda Anne Court in the east valley area of Gardnerville, said Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell.
The law agencies learned that Oliver was at the location, recently having fled California to avoid sentencing and capture from law enforcement, Howell said.
Gardnerville man wanted in connection with
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 1:45amDouglas County sheriff's deputies are looking for 28-year-old Victor Manuel Mora Jr. A felony arrest warrant was issued for Mora in December as a result of an investigation into a sexual assault o...
UPDATE: Douglas County fugitive found at Carson City motel
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 1:13pm
UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County Investigator Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his whereabouts.
Mora Jr. is currently in custody at the DCSO Minden Jail, booked on an arrest warrant for lewdness with a minor.
Bail is set at $50,000.
Chrzanowski expresses her appreciation for assistance received from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in assisting in the arrest.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Practice sexual assault awareness all year round
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 10:32amI am a football fan. I watch the NFL and college ball regularly. For those of us that watched any game this past month, it is impossible to miss the top news story - Penn State. Every day the South...
Women's Domestic Violence Support Group
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/20/2011 - 10:23pm
The recently re-named Live Violence Free organization (formerly South Lake Tahoe Women's Center) has weekly support groups on Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 1:30 pm - for those with domestic violence issues or concerns. Childcare is available.
Douglas authorities arrest man on abduction, attempted sexual assault charges on a child
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 2:38pm
By Sgt. Jim Halsey
Deputies of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 21-year-old Jacob Wilcher on charges of kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. At approximately 11:40 am on Sunday, Douglas County deputies were dispatched to a call of an attempted child abduction at the Lifepoint Church, in Minden.
