Every day teens and tweens deal with issues parents and grandparents never contemplated – What do I do if my boyfriend/girlfriend is keeps asking me to send a sexy text? Should I break up with my boyfriend/girlfriend on Facebook? What do I do if someone is spreading online rumors about me? Emerging issues like sexting, sexual coercion and bullying help create a serious problem for millions of youth. Read about issues facing teens and how to help.

Maxine Barnett, Executive Director

Dear friends of Anna Marie's,

The holidays have come and gone and winter has finally arrived! As I reflect on the blessings of 2011 I think of the special gifts of time, monetary support and talent generously given to Anna Marie’s to   support our work. It never ceases to amaze me how our community comes together to support the nonprofit sector. Despite the economic difficulties of the time, generous   donors recognize and support community needs in a variety of ways. This missive is a  tribute to the many ways you helped Anna Marie’s this past year.

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. This month, the Center for Disease Control released its National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey report. The results emphasize that sexual violence, stalking and intimate partner violence are important and widespread public health problems in the United States. Some key findings of the report include:

Did you know that 12% of HIV/AIDS among women in romantic relationships is related to violence or abuse. Read the full fact sheet from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Perhaps there is no more important task than effectively communicating the concepts of giving and serving to our children. Anna Marie's Alliance has created a Birthday Club to help parents build habits of philanthropy with their children.

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