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AB 589 amends California Education Code §32282 to expressly require that schools respond to incidents of teen dating violence and sexual violence between students on campus." -
California Women's Law Center
May 2009
Sat. May 9, 2009
Event Report:
"Hold out your hand, and ball it into a fist...this kind of power can only go so far. Now open up your hand...this kind of power is unlimited!" -Candice Hill, President and Senior LDA of Hill's Document Assistant (HDA) opened up HDA's and San Joaquin Valley Black Chamber of Commerce's (SJVBCC) 2nd Annual "Restrain The Violence" Workshop with this statement. With every seat filled with diverse ages, ethnicity, and both genders the audience was ready to be empowered to restrain domestic violence by participating in six available classes: Panel Discussion, Self-Defense Training, Pampering, Youth Counseling, Legal Document Assistance, and the Self-Image Class.
"Domestic violence will be address one way or the other, either at a workshop or in a prison, at a place of worship or through our pay stubs..." - Ms. Hill continued to encourage the audience during the lunch break which was sponsored by Chili's, Smoke House Bar & Grill and Marie Callendars, not to just "sugar coat" this issue...and no one did!
The panelist were dynamic and filled with passion. With professionals from the Fresno Superior Court House, shelters, law-enforcement, drug and alcohol counselors, faith base community, and government nothing was left out. The panel facilitator, Jim Tate Hill II - President / CEO of the SJVBCC made sure that all 15 panel topics were addressed (which will be available on cd).
The Self-Defense Training Class was a hit, literally. Women of all ages such as teens and senior citizens, received some direct training from Moores Shou Shu Karate in Clovis, CA on where and how to attack your abuser to save your life. This wasn't just a demonstration class, but the attendees in this session practiced routines. Though we hope they'll never have to use their training, they were excited to gain the knowledge on how to defend themselves if ever needed. The Independent Mary Kay Consultant, Barbara Powery had to turn some of our guest away because that room was filled to its capacity. All the women enjoyed the pampering session. "It was a full circle" says Ms. Powery. Domestic violence has such a strong impact on the victims self-image and the Pampering and Self-Image Class was right on time.
This is just a small taste of the 2nd Annual "Restrain The Violence" Workshop. Call 559.579.5916 to obtain a copy of the event on cd. We are thankful that the media came out. It shows that domestic violence should be everyone's concern. If it isn't now, it will be one way or the other, directly or indirectly. "Domestic violence will be address one way or the other, either at a workshop or in a prison, at a place of worship or through our pay stubs..." - Candice Hill, HDA President / Senior LDA
February 2009
January 31, 2009
4th Annual Fashion Show - Appreciation Breakfast
Hosted By Bethel Temple C.O.G.I.C.
In-Kind Sponsor: Hill's Document Assistant (HDA)
@ Holiday Inn Hotel (Downtown Fresno) @ 9am -11am
Hill's Document Assistant sponsored 12 girls, ages 3-14 years old, to model in Bethel Temple's 4th Annual Fashion Show which was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Downtown Fresno. Eight of the girls are a part of the Sisterhood which is a collaboration between Hill's Document Assistant and Bethel Temple Church of God In Christ.
SisterHood Mentor:
Candice Hill (standing 2nd to your right)
SisterHood Members:
Angel White (sitting to your right)
Cumisha Hobbs (standing 2nd to your left)
Dustin Matthews (standing in the middle)
Ka'Shia Flewellen (sitting to your left)
Khira Hooker (standing to your far left)
Magaret Williams (standing to your far right)
Tara Edwards (not shown)
Tia Edwards (not shown)
January 2009
December 2008
Mon. Dec. 8, 2008
Hill's Document Assistant (HDA) welcomes our new Board Member, Pastor Roy De Leon, as we look forward to better serving such a diverse community within Fresno County.
November 2008
Sat. Oct. 11, 2008
1st Annual "Restrain The Violence" Workshop
Presented By Hill's Document Asst. 10 AM - 2 PM
@ The Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce
