One in three teens have experienced violence in dating relationships, according to national statistics. More often than not, teens hide abuse in their dating relationships.
This Saturday, Youth Working Together, a local violence prevention group, will screen movie shorts about healthy relationships at ImaginOn in the Round Theater. These movies produced and filmed by local teens will show what young people think about relationships. Those in attendance will have a chance to win door prizes and learn about a new video and song contest. The event, which kicks off at 2 p.m. is free and open to the public.
Though organizers say this will be a fun event, teaching teens about domestic violence is something that absolutely needs to happen.
In 2009, according to the Mecklenburg County Women's Commission, there were seven domestic violence homicides in the county — several of the victims were under 25 years old.
Date of Murder: March 1, 2009
Victim Name: Charney Danell Watt, 18
Alleged Perpetrator Name: Gary Lavon Daniels, 18
Relationship: Boyfriend
Town: Charlotte County: Mecklenburg
Weapon: Gun
Date of Murder: July 10, 2009 Murder/Suicide
Victim Name: Yumeka Caldwell, 21
Alleged Perpetrator Name: Antonio Phifer, 29
Relationship: Boyfriend
Town: Charlotte County: Mecklenburg
Weapon: Gun
Date of Murder: November 7, 2009
Victim Name: Tigist Yemane, 23
Alleged Perpetrator Name: Davon Londell Thomas, 27
Relationship: Boyfriend
Town: Charlotte County: Mecklenburg
Weapon: Gun
So far this year, there have been six domestic violence homicides in Mecklenburg County. Statewide, 2009 saw 68 domestic violence homicides and so far this year, there have been 45.
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, September 8, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Ladies' Night Line Dancing at Coyote Joe's
• Wet Wednesday at Leather and Lace SouthEnd
• No Cover Wednesday at Club Onyx
• Black Light Party at Halo
• Wind Down Wednesday at Mez
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, September 7, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Don Julio night at Uptown Cabaret
• $2 drafts and half off wine at Strike City
• Taco Tuesday at The Men's Club
• $2 Tuesday at Club Onyx
• Table side dances at The Gentlemen's Club
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, September 6, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• SIN Night at Club Onyx
• Monday Effen Monday at Uptown Cabaret
• Manic Monday at Dilworth Billiards
• Free Beer giveaway at The Crazy Horse Showclub Rock Hill
• Service Monday at Jackalope Jacks
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, September 3, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• End of Summer White Party at Whisky River
• Game Night at Julia's Coffee Shop
• Club Insomnia at The Gold Club
• Free Ribeye Friday at The Men's Club
• Labor Day Bash at The Estate
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, September 2, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Pulse Thursday at Mez
• Champagne Thursday at Club Onyx
• Thirsty Thursday at Baby Dolls
• Cigar Evenings at The Sunset Club
• Detox Thursday at Club Deja Vu
Here are the five best events to get you hot and bothered with or without a date going down in Charlotte and the surrounding area today, September 1, 2010 — as selected by the folks at Creative Loafing.
• Chess Sets at Coyote Joe's
• No Cover Wednesday at Club Onyx
• Pure Wednesday at Halo
• Wet Wednesday at Leather and Lace SouthEnd
• Mid Week On Fifth Street at The Attic Bar