Anderson Officer Resigns Post

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm....interesting

I am still saying that I am very saddened by the whole situation.  Very tragic for so many people, many lives ruined...seemingly over what could have been a pretty minor incident that was taken way way too far.

Taken way to far by whom?

By everyone involved.  I just wonder, if Linc could have looked into the future that night with Chyanne, or if Chyanne could have known...I don't know, I just think that the whole thing, from the first encounter with Linc and Chyanne to this action yesterday is tragic, so many lives touched, hurt, ruined, ended...

Nobody wins in domestic altercations/violence. Ever.

Diversion programs are available to anyone finding themselves in an increasingly frustrating domestic situation.

What kind of diversion programs are you referring to? I have said before my ex was terribly violent, and I still have nightmares about him hurting me again, don't think there is a diversion program for me.

Oh yes there is. Ask at your local public health office, or perhaps someone else onhere has a resource they can steer you toward. I used to have a very good source for domestic situations, but she too has lost her position to the declining economy.

I used to provide anyone I encountered in such situations with her card, because I trust her implicitly. I passed that card out to a lot of people over the years and still don't know which of them took advantage of it. The only thing she ever said to me was that my doing that brought her a lot of clients, but to me if it helped just one it was worth the effort.

A victim advocate can also provide you with the resources you are looking for or need. Prevail, and other entities like them, exist to help victims of domestic  situations learn to cope, be safe, and lead more productive and enriching lives.

Some find counseling an excellent resource for helping reduce and eliminate the long term problems living in such situations drive. And a lot of these kinds of resources can be found at no cost / low cost within community health organizations as well as state run entities.

I am actually scheduled to spend some time with my friends this weekend, so I'll ask her for her thoughts surrounding potential resources that one can take advantage of in these situations. I'll post any suggestions she may have, but I'm betting KP already may have a nice list of his own.

"Prevail currently offers several support groups for individuals who are in or have been in, a violent relationship. Topic discussions include: identifying learned behaviors of victims, characteristics of batterers, self-esteem, the cycle of violence, safety planning, the effects on children, the religious perspective, the impact of drug/alcohol abuse, working within the legal system and establishing positive, healthy relationships. Call to find out when groups are currently being held."

 http://www.prevailinc.com/domestic.htm

Thanks for your service, PH.  I hope those who could use this information have the courage to check into it.

I do too, and were I a rich man this would be my targeted area of charity.

The only shame in a violent domestic situation is remaining in it.  Help is out there!