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OUR MISSION: PULL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUT OF THE SHADOWS, UNITE THE COMMUNITY AGAINST IT, AND STOP THE VIOLENCE the Stops Here 2008 DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 1 AN NUAL REPORT Staff We are the only organization in Douglas County that brings people together to end domestic violence, 8990 W Dodge Rd. Suite 205 Omaha, NE 68114 making our community 402.398.9928 www.dvccomaha.org a safer place to live. OUR STAFF: (pictured from L to R) We advocate for system change through education and training and by partnering with agencies that make victims safer and hold offenders accountable. Sue Michalski, RN, MS, Training & Education Director Sheena Dansie Criminal Justice System Liaison Karen Hadley, MS, Executive Director Skye Hadley Administrative Assistant Lynne Holmquist Family Justice Center Committee Coordinator DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 2 Leaders Tim Dunning • 2007/2008 Chair In my work as Chairperson, I have watched the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and their partner agencies make an ever increasing impact on our community. The DVCC continues to create plans and foster services that allow victims of domestic violence to seek immediate help and find the services they need to make positive changes in their lives. We continue to promote growing community awareness and create the means necessary to hold abusers more accountable. With the opening of The Family Justice Center in the summer of 2009, we will create an even stronger, more efficient means of protecting and assisting victims of domestic violence. Centrally located services will enhance communication and accessibility for both victims and providers thereby increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes for those in need. All too often, to those citizens who are thankfully not directly involved in domestic violence, domestic violence is a hidden social problem, rarely if ever considered. Therefore, as one of the most critical aspects of our mission, we must continue and enhance our efforts to make the local community aware that domestic violence does exist and that the impact it has is both costly and debilitating. It carries with it a fear and a stigma that makes it extremely difficult for those in need to speak out against their batterers. We must focus and build upon the programs necessary to eradicate that fear. It is through the collective work of the DVCC board members and their partnering agencies that these victims can find assistance and the possibility of a more hopeful future in the midst of a more aware and nurturing community. It has been an honor to work with the DVCC and their fine staff to move these efforts forward over the past two years. Don Kleine • 2007/2008 Vice Chair It is an exciting and important time in the history of the DVCC to take on the role of Board Chair. In my job as County Attorney, I have seen firsthand the damage such violence has wrought on individuals and on our community as a whole. More than ever, the DVCC staff, board, council members, and partner agencies have worked as one to create improved services, social awareness and a greater capacity to improve the lives of those suffering from domestic violence. This needs to continue. The economic challenges we face today provide greater opportunity and indeed a need for us to increase our efficiency and effectiveness. Every dollar must buy more protection, more safety. We must continue our effective collaboration in order to provide easy access to this protection and the services needed by someone whose life is endangered by abuse. The incidence of domestic violence does not decrease due to an economic downturn; in fact quite the opposite occurs. It is only through increased social awareness and increased accountability of the perpetrators that we can look forward to a decrease in this crime and a safer community as a whole. In making the new Family Justice Center a reality and continuing to bring together different agencies and disciplines to effect improved circumstances for those suffering from domestic violence, the DVCC continues to be the catalyst for change in this area. I am honored to be a part of this work and look forward to a year of meaningful accomplishments. DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 3 Leaders Karen Hadley • Executive Director For domestic violence victims, the road to hope is not a straight or easy passage. Often victims do not report their batterers, not only out of fear, but because they don’t see a viable future for themselves outside of their current situation. The DVCC, together with our partner agencies, is strongly committed to providing victims with a plan and needed services to assist in paving the way to a more hopeful life. It is only through the combined efforts of many that such a plan can be put in motion. Nowhere is this more apparent than being able to award a 1999 Cadillac Seville to “Cristina”, a survivor of domestic violence and Group Hope member. Although the DVCC itself does not provide direct services, we serve the community as a catalyst and systems advocate. Through networking and collaborative efforts, the car was donated by the Original Charity Cars organization in partnership with Auto Value Parts Stores. For many of us, transportation is something we take for granted. For victims of domestic violence, many of whom are denied transportation, it is a sought after means of freedom. For Cristina it is a means of solidifying the new life she has created. Another result of our combined efforts is the Family Justice Center, which will open in the summer of 2009. The Family Justice Center will offer domestic violence victims, many of whom seek help at great personal risk, centrally located, streamlined services from partner agencies allowing them to get the help they need in a more efficient and effective manner. It is the tireless efforts of our staff, boards and partner agencies that allow us to continue creating new avenues for victims to find hope and a new life for themselves. Working as a team we will continue to create even more effective means of pulling domestic violence out of the shadows, uniting the community and stopping the violence. Executive Commitee and Governing Board 2008 Executive Committee 2008 governing board C. Timothy Dickel Tim Dunning - Chairperson Doug German Eric Buske Don Kleine - Vice Chairperson Frances Hauptman John Lehotyak - Treasurer Franklin Thompson Adi Pour - Secretary Kathy Belcastro - Gonzalez Anne Hindery Camp - Past Chairperson Martin Bilek Ellen Freeman - Wakefield - Executive Officer Gail Braun - Executive Officer Karen Hadley - Executive Director DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 4 Marty Conboy Mary Ann Borgeson Mike Fahey Ron Broich Why a Family Justice Center? One Victim Murdered by an Abusive Partner $1,000,000 24 weeks Education Prevention Classes for Abusers $40,000 One Doctors visit for a Victim with Minor Injuries $4,000 One Year Public Prevention Efforts to Reduce Victimization $500,000 One month Shelter Stay for a Victim & Two Children $10,000 One month Providing Housing, Daycare & Job Training for a Victim $6,000 One MONTH Therapy Support for a Victim $2,000 Estimated Cost of domestic violence to the community: $1,562,000 Operating a Family Justice Center for One Year = $250,000 DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 5 Family Justice Center From a Survivor’s Perspective The vision of one establishment, one location, one haven where the victims of domestic violence could accomplish the multitude of tasks necessary in order to achieve safety and peace is a vision of paradise in my eyes. Paradise may seem like an ill fitting analogy for such a circumstance, but for me, it would have been an oasis in the midst of a desert of hopelessness. The trauma that resulted from the physical and emotional abuse often left me in a state of confusion and indecision. My thought processes were affected and daily life seemed overwhelming. When I finally realized the severity of the danger my son and I were in, I tried to get out; I wanted to get out. My son’s father had tried to kill me, almost succeeded, and was threatening to do the same to our child. It was a difficult process that occurred over a long period of time and during that time the abuse continued. Summoning the mental and physical strength to visit with one department after another was a difficult and discouraging task. Many of these places were often downright scary and depressing. They reinforced the toxic notion that I was a bad person who did something terribly wrong. On several occasions, I immediately turned around and walked out after entering such an institution. I needed to feel safe and secure. I needed to feel empowered rather than discouraged. I wound up having to leave and moved halfway across the country in order to avoid becoming yet another domestic homicide statistic. Two months ago, I found myself back in the same boat when my ex was released from prison and promptly tracked us down. I was in full panic mode and it was difficult for me to even think straight so I reached out for help. The desire to flee was strong, but I did not want to uproot my son again. I began making phone calls while we stayed in a hotel. There was so much to do and it was confusing and overwhelming. I visited with Heartland Family Services, the YWCA, officials at my son’s school including the deputy assigned there, met with several attorneys, and attended a few counseling sessions. These things took place over the period of a few weeks and it was mentally and physically exhausting. I almost gave in and just packed up and moved because I did not want to go through this again. In 2008, there were 761 children present at domestic violence incidents investigated by the Omaha Police Department... I have seen my own helplessness reflected in the eyes of those who are there to assist as they provide long lists of people and agencies that need to be contacted. Due to the constant state of anxiety and hyper vigilance, I barely had the strength to lift a forkful of food to my mouth no less drive around the city to various facilities on an almost daily basis. They know as well as I do that the process is a daunting one, but there is no other option. When I envision one building where so much can be accomplished, a building that is welcoming rather than intimidating, it brings tears to my eyes. When you consider the fact that so many victims are trying to overcome the trauma, deal with fear, anxiety, and shame and take care of children while holding down a job, an establishment such as a Family Justice Center can make all the difference in the world. The trauma and the pain cannot be erased, but a welcoming road to safety and recovery can be built. Sincerely, Linda - A Survivor In 2009 in Douglas County Nebraska, there will be a Family Justice Center for victims to become survivors like Linda... DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 6 Family Justice Center Opening in 2009! Here are just a few of our committed partners! DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 7 2008 Annual Awards Ceremony Guest Speaker - Victor Rivas Rivers Actor, Activist - Spokesperson for the NNEDV DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 8 Donors Patron American National Bank Bellevue University Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Business Network International, Omaha Chapter Catholic Charities City of Omaha Creighton University Douglas County Commissioners Office Douglas County Attorney’s Office Heartland Family Service Charles E Lakin Charitable Foundation Ms. Sandy Lozier Fund (In Honor of Allan and Dianne Lozier) The Lozier Foundation Mammel Foundation Nebraska Claims Association Of Omaha Omaha Community Foundation Edward & Lida Robinson Charitable Trust William & Ruth Scott Family Foundation The Sherwood Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation University of Nebraska, Omaha Verizon Wireless Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha World Book Inc. Provider Cornerstone Printing and Imaging Douglas County Sheriff’s Dept. Robert Lindemeire Murray H & Sharon C Newman Foundation, Inc. Susanne Shore and Pete Ricketts Tood Simon Foundation Woodmen of the World Advocate Mary Ann Borgeson Darren and Dana Blakely Tim and Gail Dickel Micheal G. Fahey Timothy Dunning The Giving Tree M G Heaney Legal Aid of Nebraska Media Services Pasta Amore Fantasia Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Jessica Reinert R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 2 Season’s at Tower 5 YWCA of Omaha Member Alegent Health Attorney General’s Office Benefit Professionals Bistro 121 Eric Buske Mary Caffey Ryan Callinan Patti Cameli Anne Hindery Camp CiCi’s Pizza Church of the Living God Cathy Circo-Gossett Mary Cupps Vicki Currier The Daily Record Robert J Fonda Greg Gonzalez The Harry A. Koch Co. Ms. Mary Helms Dana Holmquist Chris Jeffrey Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation Katie’s Restaurant and Tavern Donald W. Kleine Mr. & Mrs. Mathew M Kuhse R.I. Kully John & Carol Lehotyak Dr. Michael Levine Le Voltaire Inc. Nancy Livingston Jay L Martin McAuley Ministry Fund. Sisters of Mercy Vakara M. Meyer Methodist Hospital Metro Omaha Magazine Roger and Susan Michalski Mary Newman Peaches Plaza, Inc. Pizza Shoppe Adi Pour Richard & Renee O’Brien Omaha Comminity Founation Maureen Rohlfing Spirit World Brenda Stewart T.E.A.M. Inc. Jim and Nancy Thompson United Way of the Midland Women of St. Marks Lutheran Church Mary Ellen Wychulis Supporter Toni Ahrendt Deb Anderson Ellen Archer Kathy Belcastro Mary Moylan Bensalah Gail Braun Ronald Broich Peggy A. and Bryan K. Brown Joyce Caldwell Sandra Carson Amy Chisholm Denise Cunningham-Frey Elizabeth O. Draper Beverly Fellman Kay Ferrell Pitman Foxall Polly Goecke Katherine Gonzalez Cynthia Hadsell Gary V. Javitch Sally Jochens Kaslow Charitable Trust Katskee, Henatsch & Suing Susan Koesters Bob Kully Lorie K. Lewis Patricia Little Lisa’s Radial Café Market Basket Diane McKee Deb Minardi Bob & Diane Muelleman Patricia M Newman Notre Dame Sisters Pam Perry Kathleen Piper Lorray Smith Judy Safranek Lorray Smith Robin Spindler St. Pius X Church Shauna Stanzel Mary Sweaney Gary and Karen Thompson Mary Visek Anne M. Weitz Catherine Whittinghill Helper Cindy and Shahab Abdessalam Jacqueline Anderegg Kathy Anthes Jamie Baker Cindi Barr George W Barger Dawn Baxter Lissa Bebee Bmel and Mary Ann Beckman Beneift Professionals, INC. Blimpies Kathleen M Brock Joy Buroil Beverly Byrd Dan Carlson Mary C. Chatfield Charlie Cogar Martin J. Conboy Tori & Barry Conley Justin Cooper Antonia Correa Linda Czarnecki Steve Eisenberg November Eisenberg Paul Falkowski Celeste Felix Ellen Freeman-Wakefield Gloria Gehrt Katherine Grandsaert Beth Griffith Hannah Hadley RJ Hadley Sonia Handy Marilyn Hansen Barb Hansen Frances Hauptman Morgan Hecht Folasade Hinson Lynne Holmquist Norma Holtmeier Matthew Huss Julianne Hutchcraft Todd Hutchcraft Mary Jackson Cheri Jenkins Justice For our Neighbors Lori Keating Patricia Kies Marsha Labs Richard Legge James Lundberg Anna Rose Mahoney Rita Mansfield Ann Marina Elmorine McKiernan Kim and Dave Minino Dian Moore Cindy Mooss Maggie Mundy Hilda Newell Murray Newman Loren and Ruth Parks Bill Perry Bob and Janet Pesicka Pheonix House Joy Prichard Annette Princole Paul Rearick Jessica Robinson Anita Rodriguez Donna Ross Danielle Ruffin Carol Russell Beth Ryan Sydney Sale Sally Sapikoski Mick Schoeniap Juile Sevener DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 9 Steve Shanahan Jeanette Sidzyik Gregory Snyder Stephanie S Spelic Marian Standeven Paul Stebbins Barb Sturm Erin M. Sullivan Diana Summers Mark Sundermier Pat Sweeney-Pakiz Franklin Thompson Scotti Thralls Charlie Venditte Maureen Vessla Gina Volenec Michael Volenec Maureen & James Waldron Ann Walters Denise Walton Patty Werth West Maple Dental Specialists C. Thomas White Kathy White Melinda White Nancy Wilson Scott Winkler Sharri Wirth Eric S. Woods Justin Woods Sara Woods Donna Wright Ziad Zawaideu Special Thanks To DVCC Staff, Executive Committee, Governing Board, Full Council, FJC and other dedicated committee members Allan and Dianne Lozier All of our anonymous donors American National Bank Business Network International City of Omaha Cornerstone Printing and Imaging Douglas County Omaha Community Foundation Piccolos Florist Verizon Wireless Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha World Books Bistro 121 Blimpies CiCi’s Pizza Don Carmelos Pizzeria Dundee Deli Helados Santa Fe Katie’s Greek Resturant Le Voltaire Lisa’s Radial Café Market Basket McFoster’s Natural Kind Café Omaha Prime Passport Restaurant Pasta Amore Pizza Shoppe Quizno’s Scooter’s Coffeehouse - Downtown Seasons at Tower 5 Spirit World Taxi’s Teresa McDonald In Honor of Ms. Sandy Lozier in honor of Allan and Dianne Lozier *We apologies for any accidental omissions or errors 2008 Awards Corporate service Award The Merrill Company This award is made annually honoring a business or organization (large or small) that has: • Rendered outstanding domestic violence related service to the community. • Demonstrated a strong giving spirit in the community to domestic violence related issues, and • Provided time, talent, and/or resources to support the mission of the DVCC. PROGRAM AWARD Douglas County Corrections Programming Mark Foxall, Ph.D., Barb Glaser This award is made annually to a community based domestic violence entity that has: • Demonstrated outstanding direct service to domestic violence victims, • Rendered extraordinary quality of service , • Delivered special quality as exemplified by outstanding reputation, • Documented positive community impact. PAST AWARD WINNERS 2007: Douglas County Sheriff’s Department; Sheriff Timothy Dunning 2006: Ellen Freeman-Wakefield/Heartland Family Services 2005: Omaha Police Domestic Violence Squad 2004: John Lehotyak & Omaha/Douglas County Victim Assistance Unit 2003: Douglas County Attorney’s Office, Prosecution Unit, DVPU non-profit Corporate service Award The Original Charity Cars PAST AWARD WINNERS 2007: Hauptman O’Brien Wolf & Lathrop; Tim O’Brien, RESPECT2; Dr. Patricia Newman, President/Chairman 2006: John F. Kotouc, American National Bank Ellie Archer, Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha 2005: Todd Simon, Omaha Steaks 2004: Melanie Morrissey Clark & Today’s Omaha Women 2003: Anne Hindery Camp & Omaha Community Foundation COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Jackie Thielen RN, SANE SART Program This award is made annually to a community based domestic violence entity that has: • Committed his/her time and talents toward the abolishment of domestic violence, • Rendered outstanding service to the community and to domestic violence related issues, and • Demonstrated a strong caring spirit and leadership qualities. PAST AWARD WINNERS 2007: Sue Withey, Advocate; YWCA Omaha 2006: Doug German, Legal Aid of Nebraska 2005: Valley Domestic Violence Task Force 2004: Dennis Edwards, Offutt Air Force Family Advocacy, Outreach Manager (Retired) 2003: Gail Braun, City of Omaha, Office of the Mayor PURPLE RIBBON AWARD LEADERSHIP AWARD Mary Visek, Nebraska State Probation This award is made annually to the DVCC Council or Committee member whose attitude, spirit and excellence in service: • Is currently a Council or Committee member (Executive Committee and staff excluded), • Demonstrates extraordinary service related to domestic violence issues, • Provides dedication toward community betterment and recognition by community for their reputation, and • Delivers outstanding service and commitment to the issues of domestic violence. PAST AWARD WINNERS 2007: Sgt. Kimberly Retzlaff, Omaha Police Department 2006: Anne Hindery Camp, Alegent Health Systems 2005: Marty Conboy, Omaha City Prosecutor 2004: Mary Ann Borgeson, Alegent Health Systems, Douglas County Board of Commissioners 2003: Tricia Freeman, JD Sarpy County Deputy Attorney Sakura Yodogawa Campbell This award is made annually to an individual from the community that: • Rendered outstanding domestic violence related services to the community. • Acted as the voice of compassion for victims and their rights. • Exemplified and ongoing devotion to abolishing domestic violence. PAST AWARD WINNERS 2007: Maureen Rohlfing, Victim Specialist; NE State Probation 2006: Frances Hauptman, Catholic Charities 2005: John Ewing, Deputy Police Chief 2004: Sue Michalski, MS, RN 2003: Charlie Venditte DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 10 Grant Awards Grant Name & Date Purpose of Award Total Grant Award Amount to DVCC Percent to DVCC * Federal Grant (City) GEAP 8 October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2009 Coordinated Community Response - Grants to Encourage Arrest Policy $660,700 $142,338 21% * Federal Grant (City) RURAL August 1, 2006 thru July 31, 2008 Coordinated Community Response $500,000 $81,498 16% * Federal Grant VAWA STOP (07-VW-710) July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009 Coordinated Community Response $243,326 $25,000 10% * Federal Grant VAWA STOP (06-VW-706) July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008 Coordinated Community Response $248,948 $25,000 10% Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha August 2008 - September 2009 “The Silence Stops Here” Campaign Bi-lingual Documentary Project $20,947 $20,947 100% Public Relations Family Justice Center $12,000 $12,000 100% Coordinated Community Response $12,000 $12,000 100% Coordinated Community Response $322,318 $4,000 1% Omaha Community Foundation Funds for Omaha Grant December, 2007 thru May 31, 2008 Omaha Community Foundation Funds for Omaha Grant May, 2008 thru December 31, 2008 * Federal Grant (Legal Aid) LAV 2008 *Awards through partnerships, DVCC may be Administrative Agent Total Income & Expense Summary Income and Expenses ACTUALBUDGET Last fiscal year ending ‘07 Current fiscal year ‘08 Income $ 693,420 $ 605,000 Expenses $ 591,166 $ 601,515 Net $ 102,254 $ 3,485 DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 11 2008 Statistics Number of domestic violence related murders in Omaha/ Douglas County in 2008:....................................... 3 Total number of 911 calls received in Omaha/ Douglas County:.............................................................. 461,359 Total number of domestic violence 911 calls:................................................................................................ 12,515 Total number of domestic violence hotline calls:............................................................................................ 9,707 Number of domestic violence victims served through the YWCA Omaha and Catholic Charities:......... 4,617 Number of domestic violence cases investigated by OPD/DVIS: ......................................................Felony: 688 Misdemeanor: 4,066 Number of children present at DV incidents investigated by OPD:................................................................. 848 Number of domestic violence custodial arrests by OPD:............................................................................... 1,201 Number of domestic violence custodial arrests by OPD DVIS:......................................................................... 843 Number of domestic violence referrals by OPD to the YWCA:...................................................................... 1,326 Number of domestic violence warrents applied for by OPD DVIS:.....................................................Felony: 185 Misdemeanor: 1,324 Number of civil protection order requests filed:............................................................................................... 3,098 Number of civil protection orders granted:...................................................................................................... 2,527 Number of civil protection orders assisted by the YWCA:................................................................................. 887 Number of civil protection orders served by Douglas County Sheriff:........................................................... 2,659 Number of police reports reviewed by the DVPU:.................................................................................Felony: 398 Misdemeanor: 2,121 Number of cases filed by the DVPU:........................................................................................................Felony: 320 Misdemeanor: 1,902 Number of cases dismissed by DVPU:.................................................................................................................. 750 Number of domestic violence misdemeanor guilty pleas:................................................................................ 876 Number of misdemeanor domestic violence trials held:..................................................................................... 45 Number of misdemeanor domestic violence guilty verdicts:.............................................................................. 29 Number of misdemeanor domestic violence cases closed by DVPU:.......................................................... 1,752 Number of unduplicated domesitc violence victims served by the Victim Witness Unit:........................... 4,623 Average number of domestic violence offenders on probation at any one time:........................................ 451 Number of court ordered domestic violence pre-sentence investigations:..................................................... 65 Number of domestic violence offenders sentenced to probation:................................................................. 254 Percent of domestic violence offenders sentenced to a batterer’s intervention program:........................ 60% Number of field visits by DV Probation:.............................................................................................................. 1433 Number of victim contacts by DV Probation Victim Specialist:........................................................................ 822 Number of arrests by DV Probation:....................................................................................................................... 24 Number of probation revocation requests by DV Probation:........................................................................... 117 Source: Douglas County 911 Communications Center, Douglas County Attorney’s Office, District Court Protection Order’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Omaha Police Department, Nebraska State Probation in Douglas County, and the YWCA of Omaha. DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 12 Power and Control Wheel Developed by: Domestic Abuse Intervention Project 202 East Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 218.722.4134 p hy a s ic l V IO L E N C E COERCION AND THREATS: Making and/or carrying out threats to do something to hurt her. Threatening to leave her, commit suicide, or report to her welfare. Making her drop charges. Making her do illegal things. INTIMIDATION: Preventing her from getting or keeping a job. Making her ask for money. Giving her an allowance. Taking her money. Not letting her know about or have access to family income. POWER CONTROL USING CHILDREN: ph ys Making her feel guilty about the children. Using the children to relay messages. Using visitation to harass her. Threatening to take the children away. ic a l l EMOTIONAL ABUSE: AND ECONOMIC ABUSE: ua Making her afraid by using looks, actions, and gestures. Smashing things. Destroying her property. Abusing pets. Displaying Weapons. MALE PRIVILEGE: Treating her like a servant: making all the big decisions, acting like the “master of the castle,” being the one to define men’s and women’s roles. sex Putting her down. Making her feel bad about herself. Calling her names. Making her think she’s crazy. Playing mind games. Humiliating her. Making her feel guilty. ISOLATION: Controlling what she does, who she sees and talks to, what she reads, and where she goes. Limiting her outside involvement. Using jealousy to justify actions. MINIMIZING, DENYING, AND BLAMING: Making light of the abuse and not taking her concerns about it seriously. Saying the abuse didn’t happen. Shifting responsibility for abusive behavior. Saying she caused it. VIO LE N CE se a xu l Produced and Distributed by: The Power & Control Wheel is a particularly helpful tool in understanding abusive and violent behaviors, used by a batterer to establish and maintain control over an intimate partner. Tactics of abuse create a firmly established pattern through intimidation and fear. DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 13 Verified Domestic Violence Related Homicides OMAHA/DOUGLAS COUNTY DATE DAY LOCATION VICTIM OFFENDER METHOD 11-Feb-97 03-Apr-97 22-Apr-97 23-Jul-97 12-Aug-97 02-Sept-97 11-Sept-97 24-Aug-98 06-Sept-98 07-Sept-98 26-Sept-98 21-Oct-98 09-Nov-98 08-Jun-99 15-Aug-99 16-Aug-99 17-Oct-99 29-Nov-99 29-Nov-99 29-Nov-99 28-Jun-00 28-Jun-00 28-Jun-00 17-Nov-00 17-Nov-00 25-Jan-01 13-Mar-01 29-Jun-01 19-Nov-01 15-Jan-02 12-Feb-02 03-Jul-02 27-Aug-02 25-Sept-02 06-Nov-02 10-Nov-02 17-Nov-02 25-Mar-03 26-May-03 15-Aug-03 02-Oct-03 07-Oct-03 03-Nov-03 23-Nov-04 04-May-06 10-May-06 30-May-06 10-June-07 24-Dec-07 24-Dec-07 Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Monday Sunday Monday Saturday Wednesday Friday Tuesday Sunday Monday Sunday Monday Monday Monday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Friday Friday Thursday Tuesday Friday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Sunday Sunday Monday Monday Friday Thursday Tuesday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Tuesday Sunday Monday Monday 6706 S. 38th St. 3739 N. 40th St. 11836 Cryer Ave. 1005 S. 31st St. 3741 Crowne Point 5410 Whitmore St. 3058 Parker St. 6319 Lafayette 418 N. 39th St. 3489 Ruggles St. 3420 Dodge St. 3632 Grand Ave. 9565 S. Plaza 4501 S. 36th St. 8206 S. 48th St. 4221 S. 21st St. 6553 Ames Ave. 1609 N. 33rd St. 1609 N. 33rd St. 1609 N. 33rd St. 3411 N. 106th St. 3411 N. 106th St. 3411 N. 106th St. 521 N. 33rd St. 521 N. 33rd St. 4013 Saratoga St. 5808 S. 53rd St. 3517 N. 40th St. 3634 Ohio St. 5900 NW Radial Hwy. 8205 Wilson Dr. #3 433 N. 161st St. 2521 S. 32nd Ave. #3 3136 Chicago St. 4073 Valley St. 4329 Fowler Ave. 4221 N. 60th St. 2445 N. 33rd Ave. 3112 South 21st St. 2732 South 12th St. 3031 Burt St. #316 3206 Maple St. 2017 Fowler Ave. 5823 Hascall St. 336 Beverly Drive 2546 N. 130th St. 624 N. 43rd St. 4135 N. 150th St. 4213 North 21st Street 4213 North 21st Street Heck, Gerald Byrd, Annie Schon, Frances Alexander, Tammara Elliott, Harry Estes-Torres, Marcella Brown, Ray Ledwith, Susan Peralta, Deborah Dalton, Shannon Sherman, John Ely, David Cox, Kimberly Hernandez-Martinez, Anna Byars, Garyanna Ross, Kimberly Johnson, Shameka Huffman, Victoria Huffman, Joshua* Huffman, Matthew* Granholm, Crystal Jensen, Austin* Jensen, Christian* Chandler, Tramar* Chandler, Latara* Haynie, Dana Jones, Gail Gaines, Joseph Ades, Melinda K. Lasovich, Gary Rowe, Jodi Seiter, Peggy Lou Fortune, Victoria Ladd, Marilyn Moss, Larry Braaten, Amy Tangeman, Michael Crockett, Christine Canteraro, Adelina Campbell, Donald Keith Hill, Theresa Davis, Destiny Williams, Tina Cox, Danette Bandur, Laura O’Grady, Jessica Moore, Edith Ann Miller, Lori Renota Brown Saundra Brown Kratzsch, Mary Ann Byrd, Michael Schon, Dennis (Suicide) Alexander, Terrance Elliott, Gertrude McLemore, Michael Plunkett, Tracie Ausdmore, Leonard (Suicide) Canbaz, Necdet Dalton, John Price, Susan Ely, Denise Kratchovil, Kenneth Hernandez, Rosendo (Suicide) Relford, Charles McDermott, James Lott, Andre Blair, Michael Blair, Michael Gales, Arthur Lee Gales, Arthur Lee Crittenden, Pamela Jones, Richard (Suicide) Gaines, Rochelle Flores, Juan Wortman, Michele Nuzum, Marty Hurd, James Stark, Dennis Bissell, Lonnie Owen, Sheena Ware, Mark Tangeman, Tami Nesbitt, Steve, Jr. Ornelas-Perez, Albino Stevens, Annette Dixon, John Floyd, William C. Jr. Williams, Wesley Newberry, Terry (Suicide) Bandur, Eric (Suicide) Edwards, Christopher Dragon, James Miller, Charles (Suicide) Fabian Hands Fabian Hands Shot Strangled Shot Stabbed Shot Stabbed Stabbed Shot Shot Shot Stabbed Stabbed Shot Shot Suffocated Bludgeoned Shot Stabbed Stabbed Stabbed Shot Shot Shot Bludgeoned Bludgeoned Stabbed Shot Stabbed Stabbed Bludgeoned Strangled/Stabbed Shot Bludgeoned Stabbed Stabbed Shot Stabbed Shot Strangled Stabbed Strangled Shot Stabbed Shot Shot Stabbed Shot Strangled Stabbed Stabbed 24-Dec-07 18-Jun-08 30-Jun-08 Monday Wednesday Monday I-80 and Sprague Street 3055 Hanscom Blvd. 11837 Cryer Avenue Luny Kor* Patricia Placek Sonia Espinoza-Lucero Changkouth Kor Michael Spenceri Johnny Rix Motor Vehicle Undetermined Pending 03-Nov-08 Monday 4705 N 111 Circle Ellie Hollister Robert Hollister Pending Blair, Michael Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Jensen, Justin (Suicide) Jensen, Justin (Suicide) 8990 W Dodge Rd. Suite 205 Omaha, NE 68114 402.398.9928 www.dvccomaha.org DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 14 * Denotes victim under age 13 1997 to Current Compiled by DVCC Updated January 2009 2008 Events Sudanese Forums Auto Value Parts Stores partnered with area Auto Value Certified Services and The Original Charity Cars Organization to refurbish a donated vehicle, and the DVCC awarded it to a recipient who escaped domestic violence. Community Resources Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Omaha Police Domestic Violence Unit Douglas County Attorney Legal Aid of Nebraska Nebraska Humane Society Offutt Air Force Base Phoenix House Shelter (24 Hours) (Council Bluffs) Project Harmony The Shelter - Omaha (24 Hours) Victim/Assistance Unit (Omaha/Douglas) Victim/Assistance Unit (Sarpy County) YWCA Omaha Hot Line (24 Hours) DVCC 2008 Annual Report - 15 402.398.9928 402.444.5825 402.444.3808 402.348.1060 402.444.7800 402.294.7886 402.328.0266 402.595.1326 402.558.5700 402.444.4597 402.593.2201 402.345.7273 …by helping to develop comprehensive training and protocols for addressing domestic violence issues, by providing advocacy on behalf of the victims and networking to connect various disciplines working on these issues providing coordination within a fragmented system. The unifying and collaborative approach as well as taking the lead on this issue makes the DVCC different than any other agency– Layne P. …by providing a voice for those that need to be heard. –Linda J. …by the sharing of wisdom and expertise of Training and Education Director Sue Michalski of the DVCC has made an impact on our community. Sue has presented at all of the Attorney General’s Office regional domestic violence and sexual assault conferences as well as the 2008 Fall NE County Attorneys Association Seminar—with outstanding response from conference attendees . Sue is also a fantastic resource to attorneys as she is an expert witness in the areas on domestic violence and strangulation.-Kimberly M. … by focusing on the needs of the victim makes the DVCC unique from any other agency. – Jackie T. …by creating awareness and allowing victims to actively take part in events, which gives a persona sense of power in the fight against domestic violence. –Jessica C. …by serving as advocates for victims and educating the justice system in all aspects of domestic violence. The composition of the staff and board, the activities, the education pieces for and communication to the public as well as their commitment to victims make the DVCC different than any other agency.– Carolyn G. …by providing statistical reports, social marketing material and outreach information. Every year I Teach about violence as a public health problem and I situate intimate partner violence in that context. The DVCC provides me with materials that support my teaching. I always place a silent witness in front of the class to represent those who have fallen victim to these preventable tragedies. – Mary Sue W. … by increasing the awareness of domestic violence and its impact on the community and victims.– Sarah F. …by being the “core” organization in Douglas County that brings people together to end domestic violence, making our community a safer place to live. The DVCC continues to bring about change through its strong collaborative efforts working toward a Family Justice Center. The FJC will benefit victims by providing them with healing and hope; Service Providers by increasing the efficiency of their service-delivery; local businesses by reducing the costs associated with domestic violence; and giving residents in our community a new awareness of the problem and a means by which they can help fight domestic violence. –Katherine R. Group Hope … by educating healthcare providers on how to identify and treat victims of domestic violence as well as gather resources and referrals for them. The DVCC has so educated law enforcement officers and advocated to have policies and procedures changed to assist victims in cases of domestic violence.- Terri P. The DVCC Survivor Group is a voice for those who have been victimized by domestic violence. These individuals first came together in October 2006. They listen, support and rejoice in each others accomplishments and personal vision of hope. Under the guidance of the DVCC Executive Director and the support of the DVCC staff, this group is a focal point as we move to the goal of opening the Family Justice Center. They represent the voices of those who cannot speak up or against domestic violence. It is with great thanks for their resiliency and willingness to continue the work that we honor their words, their actions and their commitment to ending domestic violence and bringing about social change.
