Angels That Care On The Web
Angels That Care Dispense Tender Loving Care, and More
Victims of domestic violence* gained needed support when concerned individuals formed the Internet organization, Caring Angels. Former nursing administrator Marcia Duning took over in 2001, and Angels That Care [ATC] was born. ATC offers opportunities to help ease the pain, humiliation and sense of helplessness domestic abuse causes. It encourages open and frequent communication. It encourages taking advantage of resources. It encourages education. But most of all, it encourages victims to stop being victims. To seek help and take action! (In the case of children, to refuse to let a n y o n e harm them, period.) Domestic abuse in all forms is increasing, and the price is horrendous. ATC members realize that sharing knowledge, tips and resources is vital. Tender Loving Care is the specialty of the house. Members quickly learn that domestic abuse is an equal opportunity attacker. A n y o n e can fall prey to abuse by someone they love and trust. The number of people who suffer in this way is staggering. Every hour, the number goes up. It is up to all of us to do what we can to stop it. ATC provides easy and affordable ways to make a difference. It is that simple.
As of May, 2004, there are in the neighborhood of fifty-eight ATC members. Many more people write for help or leave helpful messages. Duning emphasizes that the door is always open, and always will be. A warm welcome awaits you if you decide to join. Personal or professional, knowledge and experience are greatly treasured, and it shows. But one need not be knowledgeable o r experienced. All that is important is willingness to learn, share, try to help and accept help as needed.
Duning sees that ATC is updated on at least thirty search engines bi-monthly. Other out-reaches include messages in countless guestbooks. ATC also offers a feature called Angels That Care. Free For All Links (FFA's). It has greatly increased awareness of the issues that are involved, as well as important resources.
Angel That Cares features
Numerous resources for and about domestic violence [including child abuse] and missing and exploited children.
Appropriate and well-maintained forums, petitions and polls.
An interactive mailing list to encourage regular communication.
A personalized plaque to be displayed on members’ Web sites.
An inter-connective Webring.
An electronic newsletter.
A chance to compete in a competition called Topsite.
In conclusion, the author would like to say that to her, what sets Angels That Care apart is the personal touch that Marcia Duning {aka “The Boss”} insists upon. Never do you feel as if you are a cog in a wheel. In today’s world, that is special, indeed.
Phyllis Jean Green
*The numbers vary, the horror does not. Statistics indicate that in 2001, nearly 600,000 women were assaulted by domestic partners. Women fall victim most often, but men are subject to this brand of maltreatment. Not a few victims die. ‘Intimate’ violence probably accounts for 20% of violent crime against women in 2001. As many as 324,000 pregnant women are assaulted by partners and ex’s every year. Women of all ethnic and religious groups are vulnerable, and wealth is no insurance. Between 1993 and 1995, l8/32 states reported increases of 20% and up. E v e r y d a y, more than three women are murdered by husbands and boyfriends. In 2000, 1,247 women and 440 men died at the hands of the very people who had sworn to cherish and protect therm. [Sources available on request.]
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