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Marching for their communities. "Never give up the struggle"!
Marita Rivas and Ray Sanchez (R.I.P. Auggie's Uncle)
STOP THE VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES
We are Mothers, Families and Friends of Murdered Children
Violence affects everyone from victims, their families and friends,
to the offender and their family. As well, medical personnel, social service providers, law enforcement, educators, the justice
system and the list goes on. We all experience these negative affects personally, socially, and economically. As
you cruise our website you will read and view many aspects and see how our system, families and communities are experiencing, coping and working for peace.
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"STOP OUR GANG VIOLENCE" FORUM
FOR PARENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS
LEWIS and CLARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
1114 W. PIERCE
YAKIMA, WA.
MARCH 20, 2010
PRESENTED BY:
CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTER YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
YAKIMA POLICE DEPARTMENT
COORDINATOR: RUBY AGUILAR, CWCMH
PRESENTERS:
DAVID CORTEZ, YPD
DAN GARZA, YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
DORA TREVINO & CHRISTINA PELAYO,
MOTHERS OF MURDERED CHILDREN
"EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED"
CLOCK HOURS & ALL INFORMATION ON FLYERS BELOW
English Flyer (pdf)
Spanish Flyer (pdf)
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Go to the legislation page on this site to find
links to the proposed Washington State Gang Bills. Biennium: 2009-10
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WASHINGTON STATE DO NOT CLOSE DOWN AHTANUM VIEW CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX IN YAKIMA
YES GOVERNOR GREGOIRE PRESENTED THE BUDGET. BUT IT'S NOT OVER. SHE WILL BE RE-VISITING
THE BUDGET IN JANUARY AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. PLEASE READ ON. THIS IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE.
OFFENDERS ARE INCARCERATED AS A PUNISHMENT, AND TO KEEP THE PUBLIC SAFE. THEIR FREEDOM IS
TAKEN AWAY, BUT THEIR DIGNITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS CANNOT BE TAKEN. IS THAT THE ONLY PURPOSE OF INCARCERATION?
As of June 2009 there were 16,220 individuals incarcerated in the WA. State Dept. of
Corrections facilities. THAT IS A LOT OF VICTIMS!
KEEP IN MIND; OFFENDERS RETURN TO THE COMMUNITY. WHAT REHIBILITATION, EDUCATION AND SKILLS
HAVE THEY RECEIVED WHILE INCARCERATED? WHAT FURTHER HELP IS NEEDED UPON RELEASE TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS, TO TAKE
CARE OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES? INCLUDING PAYING THEIR MONITARY DEBT STILL OWED TO SOCIETY IN FINES AND RESTITUTIONS AFTER
RELEASE? Recidivism is around 63% in Washington State
Ahtanum View Correctional Center is the first in the nation of its kind.
Other states have modeled correctional centers after Ahtanum View. It is for aged and disabled offenders but it also
offers soon to be released offenders the opportunity to assist the aged and disabled in their daily tasks as well as taking
on the responsibility of maintainance on the facility. This work of compassion, care and responsibility can and does transform
ones heart and mind, and is an important lesson in life that many of these men have been void.
As well, this facility has programs for offenders needing family reunification and offers support for re-entry
into the community, which aid in lowering recidivism. Yakima and surrounding communities have a strong interest in AVCC and
it shows with around 70 volunteers providing spiritual, cultural, family and life programs. We need this resource in our community
for men coming home. They need this transformational center in their journey to becoming contributing members to their families
and our community. The men dealing with disabilities and the aged must continue to receive proper
care.Closing Ahtanum View will take away yet another tool necessary in saving our families and our community.
We urge you to write OR PHONE Governor Gregoire. It only take a min.
Ask that Ahtanum View Correctional Complex NOT BE CLOSED, AND THAT FIGURES BE SHOWN THAT PROVE THE STATE WILL SAVE MONEY BY
CLOSING AHTANUM. Only Short Messages please.
To Phone: All you do is give your name and address to the operator along with a short message. It takes less than
2 min. You want your message to go to your Legislators, the Governor, and The Senate Speakers of the House. The toll free
number is 1-800-562-6000 Hearing Impaired 1-800-635-9993
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SHARING - CARING
RESOURCES NEEDED !
ADD YOUR YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAMS
TO OUR WEB SITE
This is the new generation of 2.0
Sharing information, educating one another for stronger families
and communities.
Share your dreams and ideas, works and accomplishments here.
We can add a link to your webpage with a summary. For those with
no webpage, we can add a summary with your contact information
We'de like to see all types of programs and projects from across
the USA and beyond.
No program is too small or TOO BIG.
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