Hands of Ahava has once again joined forces with JCafeLA sponsoring their Spring Mega Party, April 17th, held at The Mark for Events in Los Angeles.
This is a great event for young Jewish professionals (20′s through 30′s) to enjoy an evening of schmoozing, dancing, noshes, Disney caricature artist, free fun photo booth, and featuring celebrity DJ – DJ Crash. You will even have a chance to be casted for the next season of Millionaire Matchmaker!
Hands of Ahava is proud to sponsor local events in the community that promote healthy interactions, networking, with a flavor of fun.
Event Details:
Date: April 17, 2011
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (if available)
Location: The Mark for Events
Address: 9320 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles 90035
The 2010 fiscal report about sexual assault in the military being released this week will report that 1 in 5 women have been sexually assaulted since joining the military.
The survey was conducted by Gallup and interviewed 18,834 military men and women during July and August 2010, with a response rate of approximately 19 percent.
The military defines sexual assault as “sexual contact without consent.” Out of the 18.9 percent of the female airmen who reported being victims of sexual assault, 58 percent had been raped and 20 percent had been sodomized. The military defines as sodomy as nonconsensual oral or anal sex.
The survey brought to light that a nearly 80 percent of victims were women, and the perpetrators were usually other military service members. Continue reading »
Hands of Ahava has launches new Facebook page for teens during National Teen Dating Violence & Prevention Month.
This page is designed for teens and their parents to learn more about teen dating violence, sexual assault awareness, and how to stay safe.
Studies have shown that teen dating violence is happening at an alarming rate and even more startling is how accepting teens are of abusive behavior in their dating relationship.
Did you know: Continue reading »
