News Releases by "Sally Sheppard"
Person Of Courage Award
May 15, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
The Cottage is committed to recognizing the tremendous strength, bravery and sacrifice of our first responders (law enforcement, fire department and EMT) within Clarke, Oconee, Madison and Oglethorpe counties that we serve. Our men and women in uniform work diligently and around the clock to protect and save lives and property, prevent crime, enforce our laws, and serve our communities with understanding and integrity....
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The Verizon Wireless and The Cottage 4th Annual 5-K, March 25th at Sandy Creek Park
Mar 8, 2012 by Sally Sheppard
The Cottage along with Verizon Wireless will be hosting our 4th annual 5-K at Sandy Creek Park on Sunday March 25th. Registration begins at 2:30pm and the race will begin at 3:30pm. You may preregister at www.thecottage5k.com. Day of registration costs are $22 per person. This cost includes the $2 park entrance fee. The Cottage would like to thank our sponsors: PROTECTOR of The Cottage: Verizon Wireless Advocate of...
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Protecting Our Children
Dec 9, 2011 by Sally Sheppard
During these days with too many stories of child abuse and sexual assault all around us, it can be tremendously overwhelming to understand why these things happen. Those who have children and care for children are asking “how can I protect my child from sexual abuse”? The Cottage has developed a few steps that can help a parent or caregiver with knowledge to aid in the protection of their children from child sexual a...
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Athens Feminist Reunion 2011
Aug 2, 2011 by Sally Sheppard
The Athens Feminist Reunion- July 2011- Athens, GA I was delighted to receive a surprise call from Linda Chafin. Linda told me that the women who were involved in the feminist rights movement in Athens Georgia from the early to mid 1970s were getting together for a reunion in the end of July this year. Linda stated that some of these women were the founders of the Rape Crisis Line, which was the beginning of The Cott...
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Facts you need to know about sexual assault:
Jul 5, 2011 by Sally Sheppard
Acquaintance Rape occurs when someone is forced into some sexual activity against their will by someone they know. The perpetrator may be a friend, date, neighbor, partner, spouse or someone they’ve just met. Of 115 adult clients at The Cottage in 2010, 90% were assaulted by an acquaintance People who have been raped may feel ashamed and may blame themselves. They often feel they were somehow responsible, or that they ...
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