Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 10th-16th is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week? Please join the Women’s Center of Beaver County, United States Attorney David J. Hickton, and the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office as we remember and honor victims of violent crimes. This event will take place Tuesday,… Continue Reading
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Join Us for the Ninth Annual ‘Run to Break the Cycle’
The Women’s Center of Beaver County is holding our annual 5K/10K “Run to Break the Cycle” race on August 28, 2010 in Beaver. This important fundraiser helps support the services we provide to all victims of sexual and domestic violence in the Beaver County area. Services include legal and medical advocacy, counseling, shelter, 24 hour helpline,… Continue Reading
Sexual Assault on College Campuses
It is estimated that for every 1,000 women attending a college or university this year, there will be 35 incidents of rape according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Of the women assaulted, 33.7% will be victimized on campus and 66.3% off campus. Many of these women will know their attacker. It may be… Continue Reading
Numbers You May Find Suprising About Domestic Violence
The Women’s Center of Beaver County strives to provide shelter, counseling, support, advocacy, and education to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Please take a moment to read the results of this census that was taken on just one day. When you do, you will have a better understanding of why it… Continue Reading
Legendary Chanteuse Etta Cox Headlines ‘Divas Live!’ at Lincoln Park
Pittsburgh’s llegendary chanteuse Etta Cox headlines an evening of powerful female voices in a first-ever benefit concert for the Women’s Center of Beaver County. “Divas Live!” will be “an electric and empowering evening,” said Broadway veteran Carla Bianco, one of four women who will share Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s 750-seat main stage theater with Etta… Continue Reading
Support the Women’s Center of Beaver County by Recycling Paper
Image by Leo Kan via Flickr Did you know that the Women’s Center of Beaver County is participating in a paper recycling program? It’s called Paper Retriever Recycling. You can use the container to recycle all types of paper products with the exception of cardboard and phone books. Examples of things you can recycle through… Continue Reading
Responsible Parenting in the Virtual World
Image by bionicteaching via Flickr The Women’s Center of Beaver County is committed to promoting safety and independence with the goal to reduce and eliminate the causes and effects of abuse. We strive to educate the public to provide shelter, counseling, support, advocacy, and education to victims and survivors of domestic violence and… Continue Reading
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