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Since 1987 Joni has been an advocate against Domestic Abuse and Gun Violence. As stated earlier on these pages, Joni became an amputee as a result of Domestic Abuse. She was shot by her ex-husband when he came to pick up the kids for the weekend. Throughout the years since 1987 Joni has appeared on several News Broadcasts, Given Speeches, and done radio and TV talk shows. She has also testified before Congress, Met with Senators concerning the Health Care industry, specifically the Prosthetic industry, and helped write a bill for the state of Minnesota concerning the suspension of the right to visitation for convicted abusers. Below is a list of some of the events Joni has participated in: Board of Directors Member of the Board of Directors of the Children's Safety Center in Minneapolis MN. Also a member of the Public Relations Committee. Legislation Worked with Senator Ember Reichgott and Representative Chris Kasscamp towards the passage of S.F. 1846, The suspension of visitation rights bill. Member of the Governors Task force for Criminal and Juvenile Justice information study. Media Appearances Talk show and news appearances. Subjects - Criminal Justice System, Domestic Violence, and Wheel Chair Basketball Shows: Twin Cities live, Channel 5 KARE 11 news NBC nightly news Oprah Winfrey Channel 4 News Washington DC "Leaving an Abusive Man" German TV in Germany for "Realationshpis and Marriage of the Disabled and Non Disabled" Live Radio talk show with Radio Station from Johanasburg South Africa about American vs South Africa on Gun Violence Issues Fox 45 Baltimore on "Domestic Abuse" Fox 45 Baltimore on "My meeting with the Senator on Amputee Issues" Article in Ability magazine on "Abuse can lead to Disabilities" Was interviewed and appeared in the book "Living with the Enemy" by Donna Lafrado. Speeches Spoke for the 10th Grade Health Classes at Springbrook High School on Gun Violence, Abuse, Prosthetics, Health Care Silent Victim Shoe March against Gun Violence in Baltimore and Washington DC 9th Annual Domestic Violence Victims Candle Light Memorial PBW (Professional Business Women) Monthly meeting on Domestic Violence Childrens Resource Center on the Effects of Domesitic Violence Interview with Childrens Resource Center on Domestic/Child abuse "Women take back the night rally" at the government center in Minneapolis, MN. "Women's day at the hill on Domestic Violence" The ten year reunion for the Coalition for Battered Women The Ten year grand opening for the "Women's Advocate Domestic Abuse Shelter" Training the Minneapolis Marine Corp on Domestic Abuse Testified in front of the State House of Representatives and the State Senate Testified before a Senate Sub-committe concerning the Need for Children Safety Centers. As a result funding was provided for the establishment of Safety Centers as part of the Brady Bill. College English Class on Domestic Violence North Hennepin Community College Leadership Academy on Domestic Abuse and Legal Issues pertaining to Domestic Abuse. |
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