Rob Patton speaks at the July meeting of PFLAG

PFLAG:

Noah Project was proud to be invited to speak to the July meeting of the Big Country chapter of PFLAG – Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, where we talked about the dynamics of family violence and Noah Project’s services.

The chance to raise awareness in the community served by PFLAG is important, because victims of violence at the hands of a same-sex partner face unique challenges and barriers. Issues such as the threat of having their orientation “outed” and having fewer legal options make it harder for victims in gay relationships to escape abuse, and many male victims face closed doors when they seek help from domestic violence resources that only serve women.

Taylor County Restitution Center:

We also appreciate the chance to speak with the Intervention class at the Taylor County Restitution Center. The intervention class is always a great audience. They are engaged and interested in the information, and they readily share their own stories and viewpoints.

Rob Patton talked about avoiding violent relationships during the first annual Top Priorities Youth Conference.

Noah Project is proud to have been invited to take part in the first annual Top Priorities Youth Conference.

About 50 young people between the ages of 11 and 17 participated in the conference, which helped them identify and set goals for their lives. Exciting speakers motivated the kids to dream big, and presented practical information about how they can reach those dreams.

Noah Project talked about how to recognize and avoid violent relationships. The conference was held in Wichita Falls, so we worked with First Step. Their Education Coordinator, Chantel Grant, talked about First Step’s services, as well as the importance of not allowing abuse to become a norm in relationships.

Personal and economic empowerment for young people goes hand-in-hand with stopping family violence, and we are honored by the chance to work with partners who are equally committed to helping the next generation avoid relationship violence and live their dreams.

Check out this news video of the conference:  http://texomashomepage.com/content/video/?cid=44571