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	The Nicole Sinkule Foudation was started December, 2005 by Glenn and Claudia Sinkule, in memory of their daughter, Nicole who was violently murdered in her sleep; Oct. 16th, 2005. Articles below have the information. http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20051106-9999-2m6nicole.html http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20051111-9999-1mc11sinkule.html http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2005/12/04/news/top_stories/21_09_0112_3_05.txt http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006/09/27/news/top_stories/1_24_129_26_06a.txt nO mORe SiLENce ,bOUT DOmestIc ViOLENce
	DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM????? Recognise Your Red Flags --Abusive Behavior Check List By looking at your points of weakness, you will know what issues you have to deal with, to minimise the chance of violence occurring in your home. Emotions. It helps to rank the emotions you feel you have the most trouble with: Anger Frustration Stress Depression Tension Hurt feelings Body Cues. What are the cues that let you know you are unable to cope and may resort to violence or abuse: Sweating Flushed face Increased heart rate Quickening breathing Clenched fists Tense posture Grim, angry facial expression Behaviour. What behaviour tends to be your first "line of defence": Physical - violent actions such as stomping of feet, hitting at objects like the wall, banging the door Verbal - talking loudly, shouting, yelling Situational Cues. Where or when does violence happen and other attributes that trigger violent behaviour: Location of abusive incidents - bedroom, kitchen Time of day - evening, late at night Repetitive arguments - conflict over discipline of children or money Names or expressions that partners use Making negative assumptions about partners - "she's trying to humiliate me" or "he doesn't care about me at all". Last updated on 27 July 2005 Best viewed using IE 5.0+ or Netscape 6.0+
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