The Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse has received two grants to make small improvements at the Phoenix House.
Continue readingStarke County CADA Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Sign Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
The Starke County Commissioners unanimously approved their signatures on a document proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Starke County Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday naming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County.
Larry Harris representing the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse presented the proclamation for approval last week. The document stresses the need to address the issue as it’s a community problem where child abuse is preventable. Children in abusive situations often become involved in criminal and risky behavior, participate in substance abuse, and experience health problems.
Local Group Works to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local organization is working to raise awareness of the issue. Continue reading
October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
A proclamation by the Starke County Commissioners at the behest of the Coalition Against Domestic Abuse last year declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time for citizens all across America to come together in an effort to raise awareness of domestic violence and what can be done to help prevent it.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ruth Matsey, President of the Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA), was asked what the organization does to bring awareness to the community.
