11 March 2011

Facing Trauma- Discovery Fit and Health New Show

FACING TRAUMA - TRAILER from Park Slope Productions on Vimeo.

For more information please read below & check out these links: 

Press Release:  http://press.discovery.com/us/dfh/programs/facing-trauma/

Casting Call:  http://health.discovery.com/tv/casting/casting-facing-trauma.html

Trailer:  http://www.vimeo.com/19735328

 

DISCOVERY FIT & HEALTH is looking for survivors who have sustained facial injuries resulting from domestic violence or violent crimes for the documentary series

FACING TRAUMA

FACING TRAUMA follows Dual Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono as he helps put back together the faces and lives of people who have been tragically and visibly scarred by violence and are struggling to move forward.  Dr. Jacono’s expert reconstructive treatment will be provided FREE for the benefit of the survivor

If you or someone you know could be a potential candidate please email your story and contact information to:

facingtrauma@gmail.com

we will contact you ASAP

We have consulted with domestic violence and crime victim advocates. We embark on this project with great respect and commitment to victim safety, empowerment, and completely informed consent. Please help us raise awareness of domestic violence and the many victims who are trying to reclaim their lives.




18 February 2011

Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women Live Webcast

Dear Friends,


On 1 January  2011, The United Nations made history as UN Women, the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, began its work, led by a powerful vision—“Gender equality must become a lived reality”. 

Join us for the LIVE WEBCAST of the launch of UN Women at the United Nations Headquarters
Honouring the Past – Envisioning the Future for Women and Girls


Thursday, 24 February 2011, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, EST


www.un.org/webcast.


Hosted by Emcee Christiane Amanpour and other distinguished speakers and performers

Mark your calendars!


Sincerely,
Say NO Team, UN Women

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16 February 2011

Mothers Day Weekend in Washington DC Has Much to Offer

2nd Annual Mothers of Lost Children Silent Vigil (Mothers Day Weekend, Washington DC) (This is for Mother’s who children have been taken by Family Court and given to their abuser)

Million Mom March (Mothers Day, Washington DC)