Darlene Pineda

via Facebook...

Darlene Pineda

via Facebook... A 60% civilian rate is not acceptable

Darlene Pineda

via Facebook... YES! I had issues with the ad but was having trouble voicing them. Specifically, who is the ad for? It isn't directed at abusers, telling them not to abuse. It isn't directed at those being abused, telling them there is a way out. It isn't even directed at bystanders, telling them to intervene. It's just generally saying "this happens and the police are the only ones who can help, after its over". And I just don't think that's the message to send. " But if the only thing we’re being asked to do is have compassion after someone has already experienced violence, we’re accepting that violence as a part of culture. We’re conceding something I’d rather not — that we can’t prevent men from beating women. We can only care for these women’s wounds."