Memphis Rape Crisis Center-TAKE ACTION NOW!!!

Please Take a few moments to take action on this issue. This is an inexcusable situation and there needs to be a FULL inquiry into not only how this problem can be remedied, but also how this situation was ALLOWED TO OCCUR IN THE FIRST PLACE! There needs to be full oversight, and the City Council needs to demonstrate some leadership on this crucial issue, and violation of the public safety and security.

Brad Watkins
Organizing Coordinator
Mid-South Peace and Justice Center
901-725-4990-office
901-495-0818-cell


Friends and colleagues --

Channel 13's report from last night:

http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/local/050709_Rape_Crisis_Center_Announces_New_Hire

We continue to monitor and work strategically as the City of Memphis deals with restaffing and righting the Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center. See the coverage above.

Phone or email your council member and members of the committee over MSARC to voice your concern that:

1. The new manager is given support and leeway to do what needs to be done to serve victims

2. Nurses qualified and certified to deal with sexual assault evidence are hired

3. All shifts are covered, 24/7, with certified Sexual Assault Nurses

Your voice matters -- make it heard!

The agency is under the Public Services and Neighborhoods Committee -- Joe Brown, chair; Barbara Swearengen Ware, vice chair. Members Boyd, Conrad, Fullilove and Morrison.

Contact them now and often!

Go here to see the district map if you need to check on who your council members are:
http://memphistn.gov/framework.aspx?page=692


Go here to click on their faces and find their contact info:
http://memphistn.gov/framework.aspx?page=690


DO IT TODAY!

Deborah M. Clubb
Executive Director
Memphis Area Women's Council
Project Coordinator
Memphis Women's Economic Security Collaborative
901-378-3866
dclubb@memphis.edu
www.memphiswomen.org
www.erasedomesticcrime.org

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