10/15/2009

Global Climate Change Can Increase Domestic Violence Calls

Today is Blog Action Day. I've decided to join 10,000 others today by writing about global climate change. It may seem strange to read that a domestic violence advocate is joining in the fight to slow down global climate change. In reality, it makes perfect sense.

I'm putting a trigger warning on this due to the relation to the subject. I conceived and developed the term for use in my chat rooms / groups beginning in 1997 and use it here now as a sign of respect to survivors. Please skip to below the TW if needed.

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During the summer months when the weather is the warmest is when domestic violence agencies receive the most calls. As the climate continues to heat up it is expected that the number of calls will rise. But, this isn't the only reason to write. There's more and it's not pretty.

As global climate change continues to occur natural resources continue to shrink. Countries that have less water, and fewer natural resources sometimes become desperate and turn to war. Already we have seen this happen in the Darfur region of Sudan. One of the most common ways to battle an enemy is through war-related rape. Victims of war related rape are often left helpless, physically injured or dead.

People don't live in a vacuum. We are dependent upon each other for our survival. Being good stewards of our natural resources makes sense from the standpoint of global climate change and victimization. Slowing global warming is also easier than you think.

Here are a few ideas to help slow global warming. Please feel free to leave other suggestions or ideas in the comments field below.

Ways to slow global warming:

Turn off lights when not in use.
Unplug appliances and electronic gadgets when they are not being used.
Recycle. Reduce. Reuse. This applies to clothes, furniture and every aspect of our lives.
Walk, don't ride.
Donate your used cell phone to a domestic violence program.
Buy recycled items whenever you can.
If it's available in your area use mass-transit.
Donate used clothing or household items to your local domestic violence program.
Recycle plastic, glass, metals, aluminum cans and other recyclables. If your city has a recycling program ask for a list.

Training Holston Conference United Methodist Clergy on Domestic Violence

On October 13, 2009 approximately 500 clergy from across the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church came together for the Clergy Gathering 2009. The topic was domestic violence. Training was provided by Gayle Crabtree and by Bishop Swanson, Robin Kimbrough, Deban Yeomans and other members of the Holston Conference Domestic Violence Task Force.

This marked the first time that mandated clergy  training on domestic violence was offered to the pastors of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Gayle Crabtree presented on Domestic Violence 101. The talk included information on the cycle of domestic violence, safety planning, symptoms, statistics. She shared heartbreak but also success stories. Pastors left empowered and emboldened to care for victims. Gayle made sure they had the knowledge to back up their compassion and can do the same for your group.

Email contact@imaginepublicity.com to book Gayle today. Follow her on Twitter @gaylesglimpses.

10/14/2009

Booking Information for Gayle Crabtree

Gayle has encouraged victim groups across the country. She has appeared in print media, radio and national television.

From her deep well of experience, Gayle Crabtree shares a message of empowerment and motivation. She is a National Daily Point of Light, has been recognized by two presidents and a member of the R.A.I.N.N. Speaker's Bureau.

Some past speaking engagements include:
  • Social Media Workshops
  • Victim rights groups
  • Celebrate Recovery programs
  • College classes and convocations 
  • Sexual assault and domestic violence agencies
  • Jails
  • The steps of the Lincoln Memorial 
  • Women's groups
  • Radio programs
  • Training events for law enforcement and clergy
  • Public education workshops
  • Sunday school classes
  • National television
  • Churches
  • National, regional and locale print media
  • Foster care training events
Consulting experience includes but has not been limited to:
  • Homeless outreach
  • Poverty and benevolence assistance
  • Developing and implementing clergy training on domestic violence
  • Anti-hunger efforts
  • Developing mission centers
  • Restorative Justice
  • Soup kitchens
  • Community development
Gayle hails from the foothills of Tennessee. She and her husband have two adult daughters and are  happily owned by a service dog named Tomlin. Her hobbies include travel writing, blogging and photography. Become one of her 5,200+ followers on Twitter @gaylecrabtree today.

Workshops and appearances are tailored to fit the needs of your group. Finances won't keep you from having Gayle Crabtree at your event. 

Although travel costs do need to be covered, Gayle believes that encouragement is more important than finances. 

For booking information email: contact@imaginepublicity.com.

About Gayle Crabtree

How do you go from being a rape victim to speaking at the Lincoln Memorial? Invite Gayle to speak at your next event to find out. Her story will inspire and encourage you. Let's face it. Bad things happen. Gayle has "been there, done that". She knows that no matter what you are going through, even in your darkest hour, there is hope... for healing.  

Gayle Crabtree is a nationally recognized speaker and author. She is the founder of Hope for Healing.Org, a 501c3 nonprofit that serves victims of sexual and domestic violence. From her East Tennessee home Gayle maintains an active speaking and consulting schedule. Speaking engagements have included churches, media and the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. As a survivor of sexual assault, her motivational speaking is an encouragement to others. The message of hope is "if I can, you can" and she does indeed help others to find their way to healing.

In 2002, Mrs. Gayle Crabtree was named a National Daily Point of Light. She received recognition from 2 US Presidents and from other officials. Gayle has appeared on national, regional and local television and has been written about in local newspapers and international publications. In 2007, she was named a "A Woman Worth Watching" in the international publication The Flier by the Commission on the Status and Role of Women of the United Methodist Church.

In 2005, Mrs. Gayle Crabtree moved to Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. There, she began a grassroots ministry center that was supported by an ecumenical a network of area churches and an extensive recycling program. Services provided to area poor included the distribution of food pantry boxes, free clothing and household items to area poor and marginalized. Hope for Healing.Org also distributed Angel Food, served the homeless and was an active worksite for juvenile offenders in the Restorative Justice programs of 3 East Tennessee counties. In 2009, for the first year, the community stepped forward to take care of Christmas for 100 children.

The ministry center programs of Hope for Healing.Org are fully replicable by any church with a heart for God's hurting people. Gayle can and does provide consulting to help churches to build their compassion evangelism programs. She conducts workshops to help the disenfranchised and victims of domestic violence reclaim their spiritual lives in Christ.

Gayle Crabtree is a founding member of the Holston Conference Domestic Violence Task Force. She is an in demand speaker and trainer who equips clergy to better respond to victims of domestic violence within their congregations. Her husband is an Elder with the United Methodist Church. In 2006, she attended Local Pastor's Licensing School. Her status is "approved but not appointed" because of her commitment to serving victims of sexual and domestic violence through Hope for Healing.Org

Drawing on a decade and a half of experience in the field, she helps pastors understand the unique challenges faced by Christian victims. In her workshops pastor learn to recognize the symptoms of domestic violence and understand the cycle. She teaches pastors how to create a safety plan with a victim of domestic violence and helps pastors understand about what to expect when making a referral to a local domestic violence program.

Gayle Crabtree is the host of the internet radio show Voices of Hope on Blog Talk Radio. The show educates and encourages by bringing experts in the field to share their knowledge. Past guests have included authors, self-defense experts, financial experts and advocates. She blogs on this website and others.

Past media highlights include:
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knox County Focus
The Flyer of the International United Methodist Church
The Call of the Holston Conference United Methodist Church
The LaFollette Press
WBIR-TV
WRAL-TV
Raleigh News and Observer
Standard Banner
The Ricki Lake Show
The Oxford Public Ledger
The Daily Dispatch

For information on booking Gayle Crabtree for your next speaking event email contact@imaginepublicity.com or email her directly at youvebeenreviewed@gmail.com.

How to book Gayle Crabtree for your next event

 Gayle has encouraged victim groups across the country. She has appeared in print media, radio and national television.


From her deep well of experience, Gayle Crabtree shares a message of empowerment and motivation. She is a National Daily Point of Light, has been recognized by two presidents and a member of the R.A.I.N.N. Speaker's Bureau.

Some past speaking engagements include:
  • Social Media Workshops
  • Victim rights groups
  • Celebrate Recovery programs
  • College classes and convocations 
  • Sexual assault and domestic violence agencies
  • Jails
  • The steps of the Lincoln Memorial 
  • Women's groups
  • Radio programs
  • Training events for law enforcement and clergy
  • Public education workshops
  • Sunday school classes
  • National television
  • Churches
  • National, regional and locale print media
  • Foster care training events
Consulting experience includes but has not been limited to:
  • Homeless outreach
  • Poverty and benevolence assistance
  • Developing and implementing clergy training on domestic violence
  • Anti-hunger efforts
  • Developing mission centers
  • Restorative Justice
  • Soup kitchens
  • Community development
Gayle hails from the foothills of Tennessee. She and her husband have two adult daughters and are  happily owned by a service dog named Tomlin. Her hobbies include travel writing, blogging and photography. Become one of her 5,200+ followers on Twitter @gaylecrabtree today.

Workshops and appearances are tailored to fit the needs of your group. Finances won't keep you from having Gayle Crabtree at your event. 

Although travel costs do need to be covered, Gayle believes that encouragement is more important than finances. 

For booking information emailcontact@imaginepublicity.com.