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Domestic Violence

Monday, February 18, 2013

LZHS Students Take First in No More Teen Dating Abuse Video Contest

Lake Zurich teens won iPads in the contest, sponsored by the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

  Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon came to Lake Zurich High School on Friday to honor four students who won the No More Teen Dating Abuse contest, sponsored by Verizon and coordinated by the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ILCADV). The students--sophomores Kasia Konsor, Kati Stavropoulos and Amanda Buckstaff, and senior Ian Hesch--won iPads for making the winning video and the school won $1,000. The ultimate winner could be our culture, according to Simon. “What you are working on is changing our culture. It takes all of us to make that cultural change,” Simon said. ICADV Chief Executive Officer Vickie Smith said the purpose of the contest was to create a video about healthy teen dating relationships. “I am asked every day ‘how…

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Dan Arenov

3:16 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Friday, June 15, 2012

Domestic Violence Incidents Dangerously Common

How to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence.

Chances are high that you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic violence. It’s a subject that isn’t spoken of often, especially in affluent communities like Barrington, but the problem exists and is very real. Last month, Joseph and Julianne Damato of Barrington Hills were found dead in their home. Police say Joseph Damato shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself. It’s unclear if the couple had a history of domestic violence. Barrington Hills police have denied our Freedom of Information Act request to view the police report of the May 9 incident. We do know that this was the first time police were called to the home. Abuse Kept Secret Domestic violence often is kept quiet among family and friends, and victims…

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