The Dash Foundation, Inc.
The Dash Foundation is Dedicated to the Prevention of Domestic Violence through Early Education.
The Dash Foundation is a tax exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Government Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions to the Dash Foundation are deductible under section 170 of the Code.
• The FEDERAL E.I.N. # for the Dash Foundation is: 20-8004631
• The State of Florida Charitable Organization Registration # for The Dash Foundation is: CH26703.
• The Dash Foundation State of Florida Certificate of Exemption # is: 85-8014883724C-6
Copies of these certificates as well as financial information is available upon request.
"Domestic Abuse Stops Here"
It is a widely known fact that Domestic Abuse is a cycle that begins in childhood and is often passed down through generations of families. Children who are exposed to and grow up in a domestically violent environment are more likely to become abusers or victims of domestic abuse in their adult life.
The objective of the D.A.S.H. Program is to address and educate about this issue at a young age in order to break the cycle of abuse. the ULTIMATE objective of the D.A.S.H. Foundation is to mandate education on domestic violence in the public school system, grades 7 through 12.
The program is designed to address junior and senior high school students to inform and discuss the warning signs of an abusive relationship (including “Dating Violence”) as well as to provide preventative measures. Focus is also on Self-Esteem, a major issue in the prevention of domestic violence. We have compiled an entire handbook on D.A.S.H. including handouts, scripts, and check-lists.
If you would like to request either a Presentation or a Workshop on:
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Domestic Abuse Prevention
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Teen Dating Violence
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Healthy vs. Non-Healthy Relationships
Please email us at:
Presentations and/or Workshops are available at no charge in certain areas
and can be done for groups of 10 and up.
This services is available for groups including, but not limited to the following:
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Schools
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Women's Clubs/Organizations
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Civic Organizations
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Boys/Girls Clubs
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Girls Organizations
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Girl Scouts
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Other Appropriate Venues/Organizations
If you would like to be considered as a D.A.S.H. Representative in your state and/or community,
or if you would like more information on the D.A.S.H. Foundation, please email us at:
IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN AN ABUSIVE OR HARMFUL RELATIONSHIP, DON’T WAIT…
CALL 1-800-799-SAFE
The Dash Foundation is a tax exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Government Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions to the Dash Foundation are deductible under section 170 of the Code.
If you would like to make a donation to the Dash Foundation, you may send a check made payable to DASH FOUNDATION, INC.
All donations are 100% tax deductible. Your donation will be put to good use in the fight against domestic abuse through education. You may make your donation in the honor or memory of a specific person if you like.
You may mail your check to:
Dash Foundation, Inc.49 Round Tree Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32164
Helpful Links:
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Site
Lifetime Television DV Prevention Info
Liz Claiborne's Dating Violence Prevention Site
IN THE NEWS
Memorial Service Held for Toby Turner
SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 for Toby Turner. Toby's remains were found buried in her own backyard in November of 2007 after her disappearance two years ago. Her husband, Keith Turner, was arrested for her murder.
We hope that learning about Toby's story will somehow help to prevent future occurrences of domestic violence. Our sympathy and prayers go out to the friends and family of Toby - especially to her sister, Leah.
Click here to visit Toby's Memorial Site: http://www.tobymemorial.com/
Link to news articles about Toby Turner: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/15036292/detail.html
For Anyone who believes that Teen Dating Violence is not a serious problem, take a look at this feature article from the TV Show, "America's Most Wanted":
http://www.americasmostwanted.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=1349
Details on "Lindsay Burke Act" - State of Rhode Island
IMPORTANT NEWS: THE "LINDSAY ANN BURKE ACT" is now R.I. law.
The Lindsay Ann Burke Act was approved by the R.I. General Assembly. Proposed by Attorney General Lynch, on behalf of the Burke family, and sponsored by Sen. Beatrice A. Lanzi and Rep. Eileen S. Naughton, this law requires all school districts in RI to have a dating violence policy to address incidents of dating violence at school. In addition, it requires annual dating violence education in grades 7-12 through the health curriculum. Administrators and school staff in middle and high schools are required to attend dating violence awareness trainings and dating violence awareness trainings for parents are strongly encouraged.
PRESIDENT SIGNS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
On January 6, 2006, the President signed the Violence Against Women Act, H.R. 3402. CLICK HERE to read a section by section summary of the bill. Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard over the last several months to make sure this critical piece of landmark legislation was reauthorized.Your Member of Congress heard you and they responded by passing the Violence Against Women Act. Look for information in the coming weeks including summaries of the reauthorized and new VAWA programs, information on appropriations funding, and updates and information on the NCADV and National Alliance to End Sexual Violence joint Legislative Action Day held in early April.
DATING VIOLENCE CHECKLIST
Look over the following questions. Think about how you are being treated and how you treat your partner. Remember, when one person scares, hurts or continually puts down the other person, it’s domestic abuse.
Does your partner....
____ Embarrass or make fun of you in front of your friends or family?
____ Put down your accomplishments or goals?
____ Make you feel like you are unable to make decisions?
____ Use intimidation or threats to gain compliance?
____ Tell you that you are nothing without them?
____ Treat you roughly - grab, push, pinch, shove or hit you?
____ Call you several times a night or show up to make sure you are where you said you would be?
____ Use drugs or alcohol as an excuse for saying hurtful things or abusing you?
____ Blame you for how they feel or act?
____ Pressure you sexually for things you aren’t ready for?
____ Make you feel like there "is no way out" of the relationship?
____ Prevent you from doing things you want - like spending time with your friends or family?
____ Try to keep you from leaving after a fight or leave you somewhere after a fight to "teach you a lesson"?Do You...
____ Sometimes feel scared of how your partner will act?
____ Constantly make excuses to other people for your partner’s behavior?
____ Believe that you can help your partner change if only you changed something about yourself?
____ Try not to do anything that would cause conflict or make your partner angry?
____ Feel like no matter what you do, your partner is never happy with you?
____ Always do what your partner wants you to do instead of what you want?
____ Stay with your partner because you are afraid of what your partner would do if you broke up?If any of these are happening in your relationship, talk to someone. Without some help, the abuse will continue.
Adapted from Reaching and Teaching Teens to Stop Violence, Nebraska Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition, Lincoln, NE.
©D.A.S.H. with express written permission from the National Bar Association Commission on Dating Violence.
