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Elder abuse has also gained more attention. 96% of people believe verbal abuse can do as much harm as
physical abuse. Complete findings appear in the current (June
14) issue of the magazine.

Organisations specific to one locality or region should be submitted to that area.

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That's one of the reasons why Major Leaguers are
dedicated to supporting the efforts of Volunteers of America and that's why we
encourage others to do the same.MLBPLAYERS.com. Although men are somewhat more accepting of
physical violence and don't get as upset when they witness it, 33% of men
would try to intervene in a friendly way.

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Major League Baseball Players and Volunteers of America Help Improve Lives of At-Risk and Disadvantaged Children

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Volunteers of America's local offices in North and South
Carolina, North and South Dakota, Northern New England, Kentucky, Tennessee
and Oklahoma each received a grant of $10,000 to fund programs targeting at-
risk and disadvantaged children and youth. "We know the funds will have a direct and positive impact
on the lives of the needy.

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Volunteers of America served nearly 2
million people last year. For more information about Volunteers of America ,
visit http://www.

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Family Circle/Lifetime Television surveyed 1,013 adults nationally from
March 9 through March 15, 2005.

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To help parents talk with their kids about family violence, Family Circle
Editor-in-chief Susan Ungaro provides the following conversation starters:

* Define good discipline. Fathers can play an impactful role in teaching
their sons and daughters about respect and consideration between the
sexes.

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The grants will help purchase play equipment for a day shelter for
children of homeless and needy families, infant care supplies for the children
of homeless and runaway mothers, and health and wellness equipment for at-risk
adolescents.

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* Talk temper.

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The Major League Baseball Players Trust partnered with Volunteers of
America in 2002 to promote the nurturing and well-being of America 's children
and their families.

* Emphasize respect. Laws can protect the innocent when bad parents
don't.

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For more than 100 years, Volunteers of America has
promoted self -sufficiency, fostered independence and encouraged the positive
development of children and youth , the elderly, homeless individuals and
families, and many others.

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, June 18-22. The grants will also be used to purchase vans to enable
homeless, at-risk and runaway youth and children of incarcerated parents to
visit their parents, deliver food to their families, and transport them to
medical appointments. The Major League Baseball Players Trust and Volunteers of America
have launched Action Teams of Major League players and high school students in
cities across the country to inspire others to become volunteers in their own
communities. Our kids must understand that family
violence is a crime.

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"We are fortunate to have the
Players Trust on our team. And men
and women would be would be just as quick to take action if they thought a
child or senior in their community was being abused - by contacting a social-
welfare agency (65%), for example, or the police (52%).
Asked what they would do if they suspected a close friend or relative were
being abused, 77% of adults said they would gently try to get the person to
talk about it, 56% would ask the person point -blank if their concerns were
valid, and 45% would discuss their concerns with a spouse or close friend . It's crucial to teach our children that nasty and
violent words hurt too.

This category is for general organisations.

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"Our partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Trust provides
Volunteers of America with the opportunity to improve the lives of at-risk and
disadvantaged children and youth around the country," said Charles Gould,
national president of Volunteers of America.

Terrorism Redefined: Exclusive Family Circle/Lifetime Television Survey Finds 89% of Adults Consider Family Violence a Form of Domestic Terrorism

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Major League Baseball Players Trust Awards Grants
to Volunteers of America Local Offices

WASHINGTON, Through the Major League Baseball
Players Trust charitable foundation, Major League baseball players today
presented Volunteers of America with grants to help at-risk and disadvantaged
children and youth.
"It is with great pleasure that Major Leaguers, through the Players Trust,
award these grants to Volunteers of America's local offices," said Torii
Hunter, a Players Trust representative and all-star outfielder of the
Minnesota Twins. The partnership features the personal involvement of
Major League baseball players and their families with a variety of programs
conducted by Volunteers of America's local offices throughout the United
States.

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mere 18% would report their suspicions directly to a social-welfare agency or
the police without discussing first.
* Stress that it's a crime .

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If they have a friend who is in a
violent home, they shouldn't hesitate to tell you about it.

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The award was presented during
Volunteers of America's national conference in Washington, D .Special Report Debunks Myths and Offers Tips on How to Talk to Your Kids About
Family Violence

NEW YORK, In a national Family Circle/Lifetime
Television survey, 92% of adults said they believe family violence is a much
bigger problem than most people think, and 89% even go as far as to regard it
as a form of domestic terrorism.
The survey , reported in the current (June 14) issue of Family Circle, also
found that the term "family violence " has taken on a much larger definition -
96% of adults now believe verbal abuse can do just as much damage as physical
abuse and 91% believe that a husband who forces himself on his wife is guilty
of raping her.

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For more information about the Major League Baseball Players
Trust, please visit http://www.

Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based
organization providing local human service programs and opportunities for
individual and community involvement . More adults (93%) say they
would be more upset to see someone harm a senior than a child (83%) . Make sure your children know that loving
parents never hurt their child.