Common Purse was born out of the idea that philanthropy is in need of an overhaul. Much good work needs to be done in this world, but charities have become massive, impersonal and unwieldy affairs. Many of us have grown cynical over the years watching our donations be misspent or even disappear into black holes of administration fees, huge salaries and failure to oversee the final outcomes.

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Living Violence Free

July 2010

You Can Be Violence Free

Domestic violence affects everyone. It causes physical and emotional scars and rips families apart. But you don’t have to be an abuser or a victim. You and only you can make a choice to change your life.

Our program teaches you how to stop abuse at any stage, so you can begin Living Violence Free. We can do it together.

Living Violence Free is not a cure-all. It’s a comprehensive awareness program that gives you the tools to get help, so you can start the healing process.

Why We're Different

There are some great programs focused on helping the victims of abuse, but the abusers are often locked up and left to fend for themselves. They rarely get the help they need to change their abusive behavior. So, why are we amazed when they get out and continue down the same path?

Living Violence Free looks at the situation holistically to address both sides of the abusive relationship, offering help for the victim, the abuser and the family as a whole.

We show you how to set personal boundaries to avoid confrontation. We help you identify the signs of abuse and make good decisions, so you can release your anger in a positive way. We give you the strength and tools to look at your behavior and start your healing process.

When you respect others they feel good about themselves and the relationship. They’ll respect you in return.

Please visit www.livingviolencefree.org for more information.

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