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Kate Gosselin Talks About Spanking
Do You Agree With Kate Gosselin's Statement on Spanking?
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TLC's star of Jon and Kate Plus 8 recently responded to the reports and photos released of the mother whacking her 5-year-old daughter Leah on the behind outside the Gosselin's abode over the weekend. Kate's reps issued this statement on the incident to Life & Style. She said:
Whether the paparazzi are there or not, I am a mother first. I love my children and when they misbehave, I discipline them as I deem appropriate for the situation.
Sixty-nine percent of lilsugar readers said they were spankers, what is your opinion of the mom of eight's statement?
TineBrok 1 year
A society that says that it is illegal to hit other people when they are adults cannot possibly say that hitting the smallest and most vulnerable members of our society is perfectly fine. If it is assault when done to an adult, it is assault when done to a child, whether that child is yours or not. There are over 30 countries that have banned any sort of corporal punishment for children, and some of these nations did so over 30 years ago. In these countries attitudes to corporal punishment have changed drastically. In Denmark, for instance, it is simply unheard of to hit your child, you just wouldn't do it. It is also illegal. Resorting to physical violence to make your point is a failure of parenting, it is a failure of leadership, and it reflects a parent who does not understand that there are other options and other extremely successful approaches to child rearing. Children who are treated with respect and who's parents are involved with them, setting boundaries as appropriate but not by using fear or intimidation, are generally vastly more co-operative and pro-social than those who are frightened into submission. The word 'discipline' means 'to teach'. What are you teaching your child when you hit them? That those who are bigger and stronger get what they want? That children are not as valuable or to be respected? That the way to solve your problems with other people is by intimidating them and using violence? I do not accept that there is a difference between violence used for discipline and violence that is abuse. The difference is only of degree, not of kind. Parents who use physical means to 'discipline' children are missing out on a deeper more co-operative and trusting relationship with their children, and their children are missing out on the opportunity to develop vital social skills in a way that includes them in the process rather than attempts to force them to comply without real understanding.
5 years
Child buttock-battering vs. DISCIPLINE: Child buttock-battering for the purpose of gaining compliance is nothing more than an inherited bad habit. Its a good idea for people to take a look at what they are doing, and learn how to DISCIPLINE instead of hit. I think the reason why television shows like "Supernanny" and "Dr. Phil" are so popular is because that is precisely what many (not all) people are trying to do. There are several reasons why child buttock-battering isn't a good idea. Here are some good, quick reads recommended by professionals: Plain Talk About Spanking by Jordan Riak, The Sexual Dangers of Spanking Children by Tom Johnson, NO VITAL ORGANS THERE, So They Say by Lesli Taylor M.D. and Adah Maurer Ph.D. Most compelling of all reasons to abandon this worst of all bad habits is the fact that buttock-battering can be unintentional sexual abuse for some children. There is an abundance of educational literature, testimony, documentation, etc available on the subject that can easily be found by doing a little research on the topic. Just a handful of those helping to raise awareness of why child buttock-battering isn't a good idea: American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center For Effective Discipline PsycHealth Ltd Behavioral Health Professionals Churches' Network For Non-Violence Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu Parenting In Jesus' Footsteps Global Initiative To End All Corporal Punishment of Children United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Countries where child buttock-battering is prohibited by law: Sweden, Finland, Norway, Austria, Cyprus, Italy, Denmark, Latvia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Germany, Israel, Iceland, Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Uruguay, Venezuela, Chile, Spain, Costa Rica, Republic of Moldova, and more in process. In fact, the US was the only UN member that sis not ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5 years
That is one of the reasons I will never have kids. there is so much pressure on mothes nowadays. if she hadn't spanked her kids she would have been accused of not being about to handle them. They can't win. I was spanked on the bum when i was a kid and it didn't do me any harm.
5 years
...adding to that last comment....spanking your child is just as lazy as resorting to the bible to run your life for you. Think for yourselves, people!
5 years
Spanking a child is the result of either laziness or poor communication skills of the parent. It is the parent's responsibility to pay enough attention to their kids and communicate with them successfully BEFORE they act out and would, in someone else's eyes, require a spanking. There are other ways to discipline your kids, the real truth is the parents are often the ones needing discipline. If you find yourself wanting to discipline your kid by swatting them, ask yourself "where did I fail as a parent" and fix it your damn self!
5 years
Eventhough, I personally don't believe in spanking, I don't think that her giving her a little spank on the butt was so bad. It is not like she beat her. There is a difference. We all have our moments as mothers when our kids get the best of us. It is unfortunate that it happened and for the world to see and critique. I would love to see cameras follow every mother around and critique every move they made. Yes,, they agreed to be on camera, but come on, enough is enough. Doing a show and having paparazzi following and publishing your every move is very different. They don't deserve this at all.
5 years
It wasn't in public, and many parents look like that when they spank their children. if your child is being a brat your gonna be angry.
prestopink 5 years
I do believe in spanking only when it is absolutely appropriate, and your child has done something so wrong, that could put them in danger, they must remember a way to not put themselves in danger. We have not "baby-proofed" our house, i do not believe in "baby-proofing", if my daughter goes near a plug or picks up a chemical bottle she would expect some sort of spanking. Now, she knows better, and she never touched things that can put her in danger.
5 years
I think there is a difference between spanking and Kate Gosslen spanking. The woman has shown over and over again that when it comes to a choice between her needs and the needs of her children, she will always take priority. I would never trust that her discipline was about educating of her children. She showed this by spanking Leah and then not doing follow up reinforcement conversation, explaining to Leah why she was spanked. I think this was just another moment of temper of Kate's.
5 years
I love my kids more than life itself...i breathe because of them...but you better believe when they act up im going to spank there booty's...i dont do it hard just enough to get my point across...and half the time they laugh when i do it.....in my bible it says spare the rod spoil the child....i grew up getting spankings not very often because they did the trick and i was well behaved
twilightlover1 5 years
1 of you said that spakings were not child abuse but the way my dad spanked me you would have a complete different view. I am not old enough to have children but i do know for sure that spanking will not be my form of discipline. I am not saying at all that spanking is wrong its just not my method. I dont like the idea hitting or popping a child at all but she did it outside where the paparazzi could put it in tabloids.Her buisness could have been taken care of in another matter and she was wrong!!
clareberrys 5 years
I'm not against spanking and I would have said that Kate's actions were fine until I read the story behind WHY she spanked the child (if it is true). I feel like spanking a child because they did not stop blowing a whistle when asked is inappropriate.
5 years
I have only spanked my 4 y.o. once and it was one swat on her bare butt. And yes, I did it out of anger...that's why I swatted her instead of giving her a time out like usual...I'd just HAD IT and lashed out in frustration because this particular bad behavior deed kept being done by her for weeks and I just didn't know what else to do when nothing else worked. I was actually shocked I had done it and called my husband at work to talk it out because I was so upset. But it worked! She never did that particular bad deed ever again!!! I think even in the heat of anger, if you are a good parent and love your child, you aren't going to do anything more than a swat or two.
5 years
Give the family a break it not like she pick-up a object and beat the hell out the child. A few smack on a child behind is not going to kill them. There bottom made burn and sting. But the hurt stops and the child might remember next or not.But after a couple of spanking I bet she will. A month of Jon and Kate plus 8 seen on ever magazine is even move I sure the people taking or writing the stories has spank a child before I have that does not make me a monster
Kimpossible 5 years
bluebloom said "Whatever your views on spanking, someone who is prone to hitting as a form of communication ("affectionate" or not) should NOT be using spanking to discipline her children." I agree completely with this. I do not spank my children. My oldest was the only one who I ever tried it with -it was not an effective means of discipline so I stopped and I never used it with any of her 3 younger siblings either. There are other very effective forms of discipline besides hitting. I will point out too and I don't know if it's related or not but my children are not "hitters" unlike many of the other children I see them hanging around with at school (and I don't know if those childrens parents spank them or not, so I don't know if it's a direct correlation but it's possible I think).
vinnie 5 years
I have to admit she looked angry when she was doing it, but I wasn't there. Nothing these people do is my business and I wished I wasn't subjected to their daily lives!! GO AWAY!!
bluebloom 5 years
So many people are commenting on spanking in general. Let's talk about Kate Gosselin spanking. If you've watched the show, you've seen the footage of her and Jon during the interviews. She's a hitter. Maybe she calls them "love taps," but there have been plenty of times when Jon has said "Ow!" after receiving a "love tap." Whatever your views on spanking, someone who is prone to hitting as a form of communication ("affectionate" or not) should NOT be using spanking to discipline her children.
sidra5397 5 years
I agree with the posters who believe that there is a difference between child abuse and spanking. I was spanked as a child by my mom and now as a twenty year old, I have an amazing amount of love and respect for her. My mom never went over the line, but she ensured that I would remember the consequences for my actions. Like any form of punishment for children, there is a right way to go about spanking and a wrong way. I believe that holding off from spanking when you are angry, determining the right amount of force necessary, and always speaking to your child about their actions (whether you choose to spank on that ocassion or not) are key. I think that children need to know why they are being punished, and what they should do differently next time. Overall punishments (whatever your form of punishment) should be learning experiences.
jules1574 5 years
There is absolutely nothing wrong with spanking your children. I got spanked and believe me I turned out perfectly fine.
kristyy 5 years
My parents never spanked us to injure us. It was a tap on the butt or hand, but the idea of getting spanked really scared us. (I hurt myself more walking into walls and such - I'm a klutz!) I had a very happy childhood and am a well-adjusted adult. There was absolutely no harm done to me from the spanking. Before we got spanked, we were sat down and explained why we were being punished. I think that's the key - to understand what you did wrong and be punished for it. The spanking stopped as we got older, but the fear and remorse of doing something wrong stuck with us. I will certainly spank my kids if they misbehave, but you need to do it within reasons where it's not physically abusive and the kid learns what s/he did wrong. Those that claim this is bad parenting aren't doing it right. I agree that not all parents are effective at this and could use a course in parenting in general. I've seen enough bratty kids where time-outs don't work. (I'd like to spank them myself!) A lot of kids nowadays could use a good spanking.
Rally-RE 5 years
the pictures on "in touch" magazine of kate spanking the little girl look bad ... probably worse than it actually was. i guess she doesn't care that people are constantly around her and snapping pics of everything she does. but, if the story that i read was true - she was mad because the little girl blew the whistle after being told not to do it again. seems kate could have just taken the whistle instead of whacking her. but, that's just my opinion.
5 years
She should not feel self-conscious about spanking her kids..in front of camera's or not. In fact i commend her for not caring if the camera's were watching because it means she's owning her methods of discipline. I think the non-spanking families experience more trouble as their children reach teen and adulthood. so many grown brats out there. you go Kate. Although....I wish you guys would stop pretending there's nothing wrong in your personal life when you're filming the show. i think that's why your ratings are going down. We want to experience the same thing you are, good and bad..
HTCmom 5 years
I have two-year old triplets and although, I'm not a fan of spanking there have been times when it happens. Sometimes time-out doesn't work. I too saw the pictures of Leah & must say, she didn't look devistated, she was getting a spanking, all of my children act like you're cutting off a limb if you spank them. Kids are dramatic about everything, so of course disciplining causes a dramatic response, btw, time-outs can cause just as much drama. Not sure if I like Kate or not, but definitely feel she has a right to discipline as she sees fit. I'm not one to judge, I don't walk in her shoes.
qteepie 5 years
If a child needs to be spanked i say beat that ass.. Kid are too much now a days
pinkprincess1101 5 years
Why not post the picture of her hitting the child? Are we still putting up a front that this is mom of the year and we should all aspire to be like her? What Kate should do is quit the damn show because it is obviously getting to her and all the people involved.
LilaBo 5 years
i think JonWil needs to get some therapy! or a friend to talk to...
CaterpillarGirl 5 years
Kate spanked out of anger, it was obvious, not to discipline.
LaLaLaurie06 5 years
There are other non-abusive ways to discipline a child. In the (non-verbatim) words of Susan Sarandon in "Little Women," "When you hit a child, the only thing you teach that child is to hit."
los-angeles-1 5 years
what did the child do to deserve being hit? I think spanking is demeaning especially in public! If you need to 'discipline' your children by hitting them...look at the recent bad behaviour of these children's parents...is anyone hitting them?
Louie 5 years
We were spanked as kids and both my brother and myself are perfectly fine. We got a spank when we were naughty and we learned not to do it again. It was not child abuse. There is a big difference between spanking a child for discipline and beating up a child. I think a few people need to learn the difference between the two.
MissSushi 5 years
i have to agree that this is obviously private property and since the little girl wasnt on the ground screaming in agony while she was being pummeled that its not a case for anyone other then her parents to be picking apart. She was being spanked on the rear, not being burnt with lit ciggarettes. Lets calm down a bit, and leave the discipline to her mohter. That being said, i TOTALLY agree that spanking has its time and place. We virtually never got spanked, probably less then 10 times my entire childhood, but when we did, we knew we deserved it and it usually struck home. I was an extremely obedient child, but every kid and teenager has their moments of defiance, its part of growing up, testing your bounderies, and discovering what independance is and isnt. I can remember vividly a time when i was 15 and thought i was right and my mother was wrong, and that was that, and i told her, very loudly and obnoxiously. It was the first, and only time, that i got a slap across the face. It was far more shocking then painful, and it was ABSOLUTELY needed. After picking my jaw up off the floor, finally LISTENING to what I was being told, I apologized and went to my room. I didnt challenge the point ever again, nor did i ever speak to my mother in such a disresectful manner again.
5 years
I hv 2 boys 3 & 6.. I dont spank them but I yell at the top of my voice and at times they wl cry at that.. I feel realy bad after yelling.. So whch is worst ??
cherryice 5 years
#42 - Why? It sure as heck got me to stop my ridiculous behavior. And I learned not to do it again. It wasn't even painful, just a reminder that it's not OK to act like a lunatic.
5 years
it is never ok to hit a child. ever, ever. spanking isn't even an effective discipline tool, it is the trademark of ineffective parenting.
5 years
I was spanked, and spanked often because I was a little wild and a lot determined and constantly doing things I knew I had no business doing. Here's the thing, though: My mother had long been explaining to me the meaning of CONSEQUENCES. Her favorite spiel began like this: You can do anything you want... as long as you are prepared for the consequences. As long as your kids understand what the rights and wrongs are, and as long as they know that some of those things have a spanking awaiting at the end of them, and as long as the spanking does not seriously injure (minor injuries are possible with kids who do bruise easily and sometimes there are - don't freak out - welts) then spanking is a perfectly legitimate form of punishment. Now, this is not to say that spanking works for all kids or even should be used on all kids. It appears that several posters here were spanked and felt it to be over the top. If it's obvious that a kid really has a gentle soul, well, a parent should take that into consideration when considering the punishment for the child. I think we've evolved sufficiently as a society that most people of middle class means have started to do that. (Coming from a fairly poor family, I know some of my cousins could care less about their kids' tender hearts as much as they care about immediate and thorough obedience. Whether this is as it should be is moot because I'm not discussing it here.) In terms of whether Leah deserved to be spanked for (continuing) to blow the whistle, well, I can't say because I didn't see the lead up. But if that child had been asked/told to stop that particular behavior, and was still defiantly marching up and down with that whistle, she may have deserved whatever swats she received. The lesson here is pay attention when I'm talking to you. When I ask you not to do something, it's not an idle request. I've heard this theory that spanking children teaches them that violence is ok. The hell it does. It taught me that there are limits to my independence; that my actions have effects on others I may not intend, but should consider before acting. It taught me how much temporary pain I was willing to endure for whatever madness I'd gotten myself into (proving I could ride my bike all the way to swim practice was totally worth it). It taught me to think ahead to the end result and how to clean up after myself so as not to get caught. I never thought then nor do I now think that hitting someone is ok because I was spanked. Maybe because my spankings were explained to me; the connection between the spanking and my infractions were always clear. But if I have kids, I'm spanking them. First I'm sending them to their room so I can calm down (I'm quick to anger, but just as quick to calm down), then going in to have a conversation, then the spanking.
cherryice 5 years
First off, I dislike Kate immensely. She is odious. However, I was spanked when I was out of control as a child and my mother was hardly abusive. For crying out loud, I gave my mom panic attacks with my difficult behavior and crazy antics. Oddly enough I was a very docile teenager, but as a kid I was a neurotic mess. Anyway, a few times my mother lost it. She couldn't handle me kicking and screaming on the floor. My dad would occasionally spank me too. It was warranted. Maybe it's not the method most parents agree with nowadays, but it's hardly child abuse to get a swat on the can. This will be unpopular, but this generation of kids is really spoiled. The crap my cousin gets away with is unbelievable and she's still going to get a cell phone after behaving very rudely towards her parents, who give her everything. My mother would never have stood for it.
PooLovesBoo 5 years
All I have to say is Spare the rod and spoil the child. There is nothing wrong with a little spanking once in a while. In fact I think there would be a lot less bratty children in this world if there parents gave them a good wack once in a while. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it!
medenginer 5 years
I think most parents use whatever method of discipline works best for their child and the situation that at time. If she thought the situation required that and she deemed it appropriate that's her decision. I probably wouldn't do that to a child that age. I think by then their starting to outgrow that stage of discipline at least it was like that with my children.
SugarKim4203 5 years
Ugh why don't I proof read? Meant to have a period (.) after "micro-second" not a question mark.
SugarKim4203 5 years
I agree with whomever originally said you shouldn't spank when you're agree, but really I don't think that she's totally angry in the pic. Hear me out before you get all crazy on me. How many times have we seen pics of famous couples in gossip magazines that a body language expert said were splitting up when in reality they are still together and happy. Most of the time they just happen to be shifting their weight for a micro-second? Do I believe in body language...sure, but I also know that a picture is a short ittty bitty section of time that doesn't show the full story. The reason the cops were at her house was because of the paparazzi which might explain the horrible looking face she's making in the main pic. That being said, I don't pass judgment on her in this situation. We don't know if it was just a tap or a full blown spanking. You can guess what it was, but you weren't there so there's no way you can KNOW.
Renees3 5 years
i think children hitting each other and a parent spanking their child are totally different. It's not a punch to the face. I don't see the harm in spanking, obviously if it's excessive then that's a different issue. I don't think she looks out of control there, angry yes, but not raging. I was spanked as a child and like others said it was more about the embarrassment. And to this statement "So what, people are giving testimony that they were spanked and now they are OK so it's acceptable? And what about those who aren't OK and are really traumatized?" I think if a child is truley traumatized then it was just spanking, there was extra force and that's more along the lines of child abuse. The spanking most people are mentioning about themselves was not a scarring, emotionally or physcially, event.
kerneschick2005 5 years
another article said something about Kate "publicly spanking her child." Looks to me like they are outside of the house, which, legally, is private property. They weren't at a restaurant, they weren't at a park, they weren't on the sidewalk outside of the coffee shop. They were at home, and she disciplined in a manner she saw fit. The mags need to quit blowing stuff out of proportion...
lilo23 5 years
come on! its a magazine and they´re trying to sell. she´s not out of control probably upset , its not that bad the girl just overreact like every child does. relax and enjoy your children
angelina8023 5 years
I was spanked very little as a child and I turned out fine. I don't have children so I don't know if I am going to spank them or not. However, I wouldn't judge anyone that does. Different strokes... I don't think Kate looks "out of control" in the pics. I think she looks irritated. Would it make more sense if she was smiling from ear to ear?! Don't think so.
bluebloom 5 years
I was spanked as a child, but I'm not about to say that my emotional health as an adult "proves" that spanking is okay. The real problem I have with Kate spanking (and a problem with spanking in general) is that I've seen so many instances on the show in which she's screaming bloody murder at the children, "No hitting [each other]!" Yet Mommy's allowed to hit. It's inconsistent and, I would assume, confusing for the child.
dleighl 5 years
Pap, I must disagree, too. Regardless of how you feel about spanking, I think there is a big difference between it and beating a child up.
LOVE-ANGELINA 5 years
Well Pap she didn't beat a child either. She gave her a few taps. Also Kate didn't spank her because she blew a whistle. Kate told her to stop, and the little girl didn't listen. Disobeying your parents simple requests is not ok, children have to learn that young. Kate choose to discipline with a few taps, she didn't beat her. I bet you she didn't blow that whistle again.
iknowitall 5 years
Kate has the right to discipline her child as she sees fit. I was spanked as a child, not often, but enough, and my parents never sat me down to tell me why I was being spanked. I can't recall a time I got spanked where I didn't know what I was being spanked for, there is always a warning first. I love my parents, and have never been 'scared' of them. But you can sure bet that I respect them. The little monsters you see on super nanny, nanny 911, and other similar shows are usually the products of parents who are anti-spanking. I definitely don't think you should spank over any minor infraction, but there are times when enough is enough.
5 years
I absolutly agree with her although I cant stand her. In my opinon the problem with most of today's youth, (i.e. violence, disrespect of elders, lack of initiative, the mindset of "You owe me something", and just plain bad attitude., is the lack of discipline. My mother spanked my siblings and myself; we are all very successful, spiritual and happy individuals with a great support family unit. We all have children that have graduated in the top 10 percent of their respective classes and have gone on to further their education. We SPANK their butts when they misbehaved. Luckily it was not required often because we SPANK their butts. Their is a difference in abuse and discipline and I truly feel we have need to return back to the older times when this over analyzing was not the case and we had a better society. I can remember when the behaviors I mentioned above were the exception and not the "rule"
Papaver 5 years
So what, people are giving testimony that they were spanked and now they are OK so it's acceptable? And what about those who aren't OK and are really traumatized? I say NO to any kind of spanking. Besides there is a very thin line between "innocent" spank and beating child up.
Aisling 5 years
I am a mom to triplet boys and though my husband & I are not spankers in general, we do find some instances require such discipline. I'm sure the pressure of being in the spotlight is starting to get to Kate and I think spanking your child for blowing a whistle when your on the phone is a bit much. Go to another area of the house/yard where there's less noise. Having said that, I don't think it's wrong to spank a child if their behaviour deems it appropriate.
5 years
I agree with Cali Lawyer. I was spanked with wooden spoons, belts, hands, whatever my parents could get their hands on. It was manly my father, not my mother, she was too sweet for that. But now, as an adult, I am fine. So is my brother. I love my parents completely and I have zero emotional damage from being slapped with a belt when I was being difficult. Would I get a whooping when I simply didn't clean my room or called my brother a bad name? No. I would get whoopings after repeated offenses on things that are completely unacceptable behavior, like yelling at my mother or pitching unnecessary fits over and over for simply not getting what I wanted. I think too many people are shying away from spankings because they want to be their child's friend or they are too scared to have their child mad at them. Well, I'm sorry. You're child should not like you sometimes; it means you are doing your job right; if they love (i mean love and not like as in be happy or upset with) you 24/7, they are controlling you which is never good. Life is hard so of course raising a child should be one of the hardest, bumpiest rides you're ever going to take and so should a parent child relationship. Some of the people above are right: you should never hit a child hard enough to hurt them...that is abuse for certain, but a light slap to let them know you mean business is not bad. Children are young and their vocabulary is not to the level to have conversations where they will understand things beyond the word 'no' or 'stop' or 'don't do that' and since we as parents say that all the time the words get over used and the child over looks it and thinks we are not being serious anymore. So for those instance when you really need them to listen because if they repeat what they just did it could potentially hurt someone perhaps even themselves or offend someone or make something happen that shouldn't...I have three boys. I've experienced it all so tons of stories are coming to my mind. Anyway, my point: sometimes a spanking is needed to make your point, don't do it too hard, just to make sure they know you're for real. **Be sure to tell them why you're spanking them!!! Or the spanking is irrelevant!
Trixie6 5 years
I saw a picture of Leah's face on another blog. There was such anguish & pain on her little face, it just broke my heart. If she wants to spank her kids, that's her decision, but it looks to me like she really hurt her little girl. Here's the link to the article on Popeater. It's the second of the three pictures if anyone is interested. http://www.popeater.com/television/article/kate-gosselin-spanking-leah-photos/529806?icid=main|main|dl3|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeater.com%2Ftelevision%2Farticle%2Fkate-gosselin-spanking-leah-photos%2F529806
Triste3030 5 years
I don't even like Kate Gosselin but every parent has the right to 'spank' their kids. Sending kids to the corner for time out doesn't always work! LoL
5 years
Spanking out of anger is the reason why so many people are anti-spanking today. Parents should use spanking at the point where it hurts them more than the child. I guess everyone's so scared of being considered abusive that this is why so many kids control their parents now.
LOVE-ANGELINA 5 years
I have had spankings when I was kid. I have been spanked with a belt when I was little and what that does that say to you as a kid..."I better not do this again." So guess what...I never did it again...spanking is a necessary evil for some kids. Kate didn't choke the living life out of her or throw her around like a rag doll. She gave her a few swats on the legs and butt. I don't even think Kate hit her hard...all kids cry and over dramatize. I have seen it, I have been babysitting as long as I have been old enough to dial 911. They start crying when they don't get their way and you wave a cookie in their face they're quiet. Kate has a right to give her child a tap tap tap. Go Kate. These kids will grow up and walk right over you if you don't discipline them. I have seen it. I like parents who are strict when they need to be.
fleurfairy 5 years
We were spanked as children if we misbehaved and you know what? My siblings and I all had wonderful childhoods, were great students, went to good colleges, have great jobs and a very close relationship with our parents. Discipline in the home is key. I cannot stand this woman, but I totally agree with this statement.
sham28 5 years
I don't love spanking but obviously there's a context- was it rough or abusive, is the child taken care of physically and emotionally, is the mother flying off the handle with anger, etc. Ugh, so much parading of innocent kids.
sham28 5 years
I don't love spanking but obviously there's a context- was it rough or abusive, is the child taken care of physically and emotionally, is the mother flying off the handle with anger, etc. Ugh, so much parading of innocent kids.
tiabia 5 years
Im glad the paps were there, I hope they keep the pressure on, maybe one day it will get to her and she'll finally realize its time to quit the show. Haus I am with you 100%!!! It's time for Kate to finally put her family first and end this show!
tiabia 5 years
<I>Im glad the paps were there, I hope they keep the pressure on, maybe one day it will get to her and she'll finally realize its time to quit the show.</i>Haus I am with you 100%!!! It's time for Kate to finally put her family first and end this show!
snarkypants 5 years
as for the question whether or not it's anybody's business but hers as to how she disciplines her kids, it is. only because she has exploited her children for her own benefit, putting herself in the spotlight. the spotlight doesn't stop shining when you do something you don't want others to see...
5 years
These photos were taken outside of the family home which is gated and surrounded by large trees and bushes. Their house is set far away from the streets. I don't think these pictures were taken by paparazzi (if they were, the paps were probably trespassing.) I think its more likely that they were taken by an inside person, who, obviously shouldn't be this close to the family if they are so willing to sell them (the kids) out. Who's really exploiting the kids here? Kate? No, the insider (or paps) that took the picture of Leah being spanked, realized that they had tabloid gold, and sold it to the magazine.
5 years
I was spanked as a child. As a young child - with a wooden spoon. When I got older - with a belt. It did me no harm. I'm a happy, well-adjusted adult, and I ADORE my parents. They are my husband and mine favorite double date. We hang out all the time. And often laugh about how I was such a bratty kid. I regard being spanked as necessary child development that made me a better person. Note: I agree that a parent should never spank out of anger. Each time I was spanked, my parents sat down with me prior to the spanking explained to me what I did wrong and why I was being spanked. And then after the spanking, we prayed together and asked God for forgiveness. No harm other than a few minutes of a stinging but. :)
Liss1 5 years
I don't think there is anything wrong with a light tap on the butt, so a child know's you mean business. But from the look of the pictures i saw this was not the case Kate was really pissed and whaled (sp?) on her and it looked like it really hurt Leah. That is not necessary.
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Kate like most parents remain uneducated since they find no lifelong harmfuls side effects from there own childhood spankings. Human behavior science has uncovered that spanking is unpredictibly psychologically harmful for some children. I was such a victim. People in general greatly resent anyone one else dictating how they treat their children. Parenthood is an expression of an entitled freedom. the description of the act of spanking is quite variable. Most adults accept any breif non permanent slapping with hand or object upon a childs bottom culturally normal child appropriate punishment. What they don't realize is many variations of how a spanking is administered increase the risk of long term emotional and psychological effects into adulthood. And child temperment greatly impacts the psychological interpretation of the punishment. I was such a victim and suffered a lifelong sexual addiction for being ritually partially stripped and exposed genitally to my mother for a hand spanking over her knee in very strict formal ritual fashion. It was traumatizing and even as a child my psychological defense mechanisms unconsciously kicked in. My timid shy temperment believed I was being tortured and killed. Thus I unconsciously sexualized the experience and developed a sexual fetish for being punished with spanking by a female authority figure. I've lived in shame and fear for these abbarent sexual desires being discovered and finally sought helpl. Once in therapy my buried subconscious memories were brought to the surface and I've had to suffer post-tramatic stress disorder flashbacks of my mother's spankings. Now when I see another child being hurt or killed I relive these flashbacks. In therapy I discovered my mother was possibly also a victim. She enjoyed the ritual process of making me fearful and powerless and creating deep shame emotions by punishing so exposed this way. She had an unconscious sadistic attraction to spanking and it motivated her to use this punishment before other forms. This is a sure way to continue a cycling of abuse and robb children of normal healthy sexuality. Other child punishment methods are more effective and potentially less harmful. Many parents live with this type of sexual fetish and dont' put the pieces of the puzzle together or they dont' see anything wrong in risking giving their children a sexual fetish with spanking. Trauma is experienced at different thresholds for the individual child. But the more emotional fear, shame, and pain inflict of longer duration will threaten their emotional and sexual health. It would seem Kate was mot introducing much shame into her spanking but we will not know if trauma occured. Only the victim will live with this problem having to find an understanding sexual partner later in life or seeking professional help to overcome it. I've many professional sources and blog articles to validate my experience shared here just ask if you open minded enough to learn more about it.
Chouette4u 5 years
Sonic, I saw a couple additional pictures on another blog (but they have since been taken down) that showed what happened before Kate hit Leah and as she was approaching her, and you can tell that Kate was really angry and this was not a calm and rational act at all.
sonic 5 years
She doesn't look "out of control" to me. She's bending down to spank her. It looks like the little girl is squirming to move away, as any child I would assume would do. That said I think it's her business how she disciplines her kids
5 years
I think she has the right to spank her children, but I think she should keep her discipline out of the site of paparazzi even if that means quitting the show. sahmanswers.com
Smacks83 5 years
Oh, I was an awful, awful child. Horrid little thing. I know I deserve to be spanked. I got a hand or a belt. I really think it was the only thing that set me straight. Am I going to spank my kids? I think that is too hard of a question to answer seeing as I don't have kids.
Smacks83 5 years
Oh, I was an awful, awful child. Horrid little thing. I know I deserve to be spanked. I got a hand or a belt. I really think it was the only thing that set me straight.Am I going to spank my kids? I think that is too hard of a question to answer seeing as I don't have kids.
5 years
When these kids get older boy will they have books to wright another Mommy Dearest ? I believe in spanking when the punishment fits the crime this didn't and punishment calls for some privacy
Chrstne 5 years
Well, spanking is not like child abuse. If you occasionally spank a child, but give them more positive reinforcement and positive experiences, then a spank is not going to hurt. I don't think that a parent should not spank, it's their choice, but there are better ways in dealing with children. I do not have any of my own, but I have dealt with and taught large groups of younger kids, and you learn quickly that the best way to discipline is not with your hands. Spanking, I don't think should be done to hurt the child. If I was spanked, it was so light, it did not hurt. It was the psychology behind the spanking that was the real punishment.
Chrstne 5 years
Well, spanking is not like child abuse. If you occasionally spank a child, but give them more positive reinforcement and positive experiences, then a spank is not going to hurt. I don't think that a parent should not spank, it's their choice, but there are better ways in dealing with children. I do not have any of my own, but I have dealt with and taught large groups of younger kids, and you learn quickly that the best way to discipline is not with your hands.Spanking, I don't think should be done to hurt the child. If I was spanked, it was so light, it did not hurt. It was the psychology behind the spanking that was the real punishment.
lickety-split 5 years
didn't see this, but a swat on the butt is more about the impact to the child that they crossed the line than anything else. it doesn't physically hurt them, it's the idea of mom saying "DONE". i do i when necessary, which is about once a month these days.
lickety-split 5 years
didn't see this, but a swat on the butt is more about the impact to the child that they crossed the line than anything else. it doesn't physically hurt them, it's the idea of mom saying "DONE". i do i when necessary, which is about once a month these days.
hausfrau 5 years
Im glad the paps were there, I hope they keep the pressure on, maybe one day it will get to her and she'll finally realize its time to quit the show.
POPSUGAR-Beauty 5 years
When I was a kid, I got "spanked" only when I was really naughty. I say "spanked" because my mom used such a light hand that it couldn't have stung — it was more upsetting to me to know that I was really in trouble. Total psych-out. If I ever have a child, I don't think I would spank — but then again, I don't have a screaming two-year-old who refuses to listen to me. (My toddler will be the picture of decorum, of course.;)) But seriously, I don't think it's a good way to discipline. I agree with Chouette4u... Kate looks out of control in that photo. (When I had my bottom swatted, it was always one of those things where my mom would say, "It's time for a spanking" and then she'd sit me down. And again, *that* was more upsetting to me than the actual tiny swat on my bottom ever was.) The stress of fame seems to be getting to Kate, and the other kids look pretty concerned. I just wish the Gosselin mania would go away. I've never seen this show and don't want to, but I feel bad for those children. Kids don't need to be famous. I don't think it's good for them.
POPSUGAR-Beauty 5 years
When I was a kid, I got "spanked" only when I was really naughty. I say "spanked" because my mom used such a light hand that it couldn't have stung — it was more upsetting to me to know that I was really in trouble. Total psych-out.If I ever have a child, I don't think I would spank — but then again, I don't have a screaming two-year-old who refuses to listen to me. (My toddler will be the picture of decorum, of course.;)) But seriously, I don't think it's a good way to discipline.I agree with Chouette4u... Kate looks out of control in that photo. (When I had my bottom swatted, it was always one of those things where my mom would say, "It's time for a spanking" and then she'd sit me down. And again, *that* was more upsetting to me than the actual tiny swat on my bottom ever was.) The stress of fame seems to be getting to Kate, and the other kids look pretty concerned. I just wish the Gosselin mania would go away. I've never seen this show and don't want to, but I feel bad for those children. Kids don't need to be famous. I don't think it's good for them.
Chouette4u 5 years
I am anti-spanking in general, but if you are going to spank, it's wrong to do it when you are so angry. In those pictures, Kate looks out-of-control, and to me that's the biggest no-no if you're going to use physical discipline.
5 years
first of all, i do not consider myself a "spanker". the question asks if we think kate's actions were her own business or not. so that should be rephrased. second, although i don't consider myself to be a spanker... i have spanked my child lightly on rare occasion-- 'spanks' (usually on the hand) are reserved for danger situations, when my child's disregard could result in her getting hurt.
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A lot of kids may not pick Lawrence, Kan., or Fort Collins, Colo., as their destinations. Philadelphia, however, is a definite maybe. That's where Williams has been, visiting campuses, coaches and players at Kansas, Colorado State and most recently, Temple, from where he arrived back back home in Orlando on Sunday evening.
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John McVea researches and teaches in the areas of entrepreneurial strategy and social entrepreneurship. His work had been published in journals such as The Journal of Business Venturing and The Journal of Business Ethics.
He has written more than a dozen business case studies focusing on issues such as market entry strategy, innovation field studies, cash flow forecasting, the challenges of growth and the use of social media. His teaching philosophy brings together three approaches: student centered learning through case discussion, writing across the curriculum and place-based education. These approaches result in highly interactive discussion based classroom experiences.
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Before returning to academia, McVea spend a dozen years working in industry for Dupont, initially in product/market development in the U.S. and ultimately asmanager of textile filament manufacturing operation in the U.K. After earning his M.B.A., he worked for Bain & Co. in Boston as a strategy consultant advising in fields ranging from paper manufacture to oil drilling to private equity acquisition assessment.more
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Major Works
- Ethics and Pragmatism: John Dewey's Deliberative Approach. Foundations of Business Ethics. Pearson Publishing, 2013.
- McVea, J. F. and R. E. Freeman, "A Names-and-Faces Approach to Stakeholder Management: How Focusing on Stakeholders as Individuals Can Bring Ethics and Entrepreneurial Strategy Together." London: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2010.
- "A Field Study of Moral Imagination in Entrepreneurial Situations," Journal Of Business Venturing 24:5 (2009): 491-504.
- Freeman, R. E., L. C. Dunham, J. F. McVea., "Strategy, Wisdom & Stakeholder Theory: A Pragmatic and Entrepreneurial View of Stakeholder Strategy." In Handbook of Organizational Wisdom, edited by E. H. Kessler and J. R. Bailey, 151-178. Sage Publications, 2007.
- "A 'Names and Faces' Approach to Stakeholder Management: How Focusing on Stakeholders as Individuals Can Bring Ethics and Entrepreneurial Strategy Together," Journal of Management Inquiry 14 (March, 2005).
- McVea, John and Wickes et. al., "Stakeholder Theory: The State of the Art and Future Perspectives," POLITEIA Anno XX:74 (2004).
- "Herbert Spencer: Providing Libertarian Foundations?" Business and Society Review (Fall, 2001).
- "A Stakeholder Approach to Strategic Management." In Handbook of Strategic Management, edited by M. Hitt. Blackwell Publishing, 2001.
Significant Scholarly Honors
- Faculty Award, Academic Excellence, University of Virginia, 1996
- William Michael Shermet Award for Academic Excellence, University of Virginia, 1995


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After a spell binding third period in which Canada outshot Switzerland 18-3, we'll be seeing overtime action in Vancouver. By Olympic rules, there will be a five minute, four-on-four sudden death overtime period before the game is sent to a shootout to determine the victor.
Jonas Hiller came up huge several times in the third period, and the rest of the Swiss team put together an unbelievable defensive period, especially on the penalty kill. Overall in the game so far, Switzerland has taken 14 minutes in penalties while Canada has taken just two.
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Istanbul Convention enters into force
[01/08/2014] Three years after its opening for signature in Istanbul, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence is entering into force on 1 August 2014. To date, 14 member states of the Council of Europe have ratified this new human rights treaty and another 22 states have signed it. The convention is open for accession by states which are not Council of Europe members.
On the occasion of the entry into force of the Istanbul Convention, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe stated: "All need to act now to improve the lives of the many women and girls who are subjected to violence simply because of their gender".
The framework this convention creates is a blueprint for a co-ordinated, victim-centred approach to combating all forms of violence against women and domestic violence. Its focus on violence against women as gender-based violence and its links with gender inequality are testament to the fact that the Council of Europe is leading international efforts in the protection of women's human rights. For this reason, the convention addresses domestic violence as a form of gender-based violence while not losing sight of male, child and elderly victims of domestic violence, to whom the convention may be applied if states parties wish.
With the entry into force of the Istanbul Convention, a glaring gap in the protection of women's rights in Europe is being closed. Legally-binding standards to improve the prevention of violence, the protection of victims, and the prosecution of perpetrators through an integrated set of policies are now available. The effective implementation of the convention's provisions will be ensured by a monitoring mechanism which will be set up by early 2015.
Link to the video message of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Link to the article by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
Link to the TV spot on the Convention
Link to information on Monitoring
Malta ratifies the Istanbul Convention
[29/07/2014] Today, Malta deposited the ratification instrument of the Istanbul Convention (CETS No.210) to become the 14th State Party .
Protect women's rights during the crisis
[10/07/2014 - Source: CoE - Commissioner for Human Rights]
Women and men entered the economic crisis on an unequal footing. The crisis and resulting austerity measures have hit women disproportionately and endangered the progress already made in the enjoyment of human rights by women. A gender-sensitive response is necessary to halt and reverse this trend.
Female poverty on the rise
In most of the countries affected by the economic crisis, an increasing feminisation of poverty has been observed. A study conducted in 2013 on access to food banks in France revealed that the primary beneficiaries were women between 26 and 50 with at least one child. This is emblematic not just of the vulnerability of lone parent families, but also of the gender implications of the crisis. In Europe there are on average 7 times more lone mothers than lone fathers. Moreover, as indicated by Eurostat, "single women over 65 are at substantially higher risk of poverty than single men of the same age". Continue reading →
France ratifies the Istanbul Convention
[04/07/2014] Today Ambassador Jocelyne Caballero, Permanent Representative of France to the Council of Europe, deposited the ratification instrument of the Istanbul Convention (CETS No. 210).
Sweden ratifies the Istanbul Convention
[01/07/2014] Today, Sweden deposited the ratification instrument of the Istanbul Convention (CETS No.210) to become the 12th State Party .
Romania signs the Istanbul Convention
[27/06/2014] On 27 June, Romania became the 25th member state of the Council of Europe to sign the Istanbul Convention. Ms Rovana Plumb, Minister of Labour, Family, Social Protection and Elderly of Romania, signed the Convention in Strasbourg in the presence of Ms Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Georgia signs the Istanbul Convention
[20/06/2014] On 19 June, Georgia became the 24th member state of the Council of Europe to sign the Istanbul Convention. Ms Thea Tsulukiani, Minister of Justice of Georgia, signed the Convention in Strasbourg in the presence of Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe
The importance of the Istanbul Convention is highlighted in the second volume of Femicide: A Global Issue that Demands Action, published by the Academic Council on the United Nations System
[16/06/2014] The Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUN) has launched the second volume of Femicide: A Global Issue that Demands Action." Since the publication of the first volume, the ACUNS Vienna femicide team has assisted in drafting and supported the adoption of General Assembly Resolution 68/191 Taking action against gender-related killing of women and girls.
This publication stems from the international symposium Forced Marriage, Violence against Migrant Women and the Istanbul Convention held in Vienna on 25 November 2013 on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In addition to the symposium proceedings, the publication includes recent resolutions and legal instruments from UN bodies, statements of high-ranking officials, and country and regional reports on femicide/feminicide. Other important issues are also addressed, such as early, child and forced marriage, the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war, women's vulnerability in armed conflict, pregnancies resulting from rape, as well as structural and domestic violence against migrant women. Contributors call for an end to impunity and the thorough investigation and prosecution of those responsible for these serious crimes.
This resource book is expected to contribute to global efforts to stop femicide and all forms of violence against women and girls. To that end, the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women is amply discussed, with lead contributions from Professor Feride Acar, Ambassador Dubravka Simonovic, Ms Gisela Wurm, Ms Liri Kopaçi-Di Michele and Mr José Mendes Bota. The contributors stress the unique potential of the Istanbul Convention as the most powerful legally binding set of standards for preventing and combating violence against women, and its relevance as a global tool in and beyond Europe.
The publication was made possible by the support of Thailand Institute of Justice, the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs, the City of Vienna, the Organization of the Families of Asia and the Pacific (OFAP), and the Vienna Renner Institute.
"Adoption of EU Council Conclusions on preventing and combating Violence against Women, including FGM"
[06/06/2014 - source EWL] The Council of the European Union Justice and Home Affairs issued conclusions on Preventing and combating all forms of violence against women and girls, including female genital mutilation. The European Women's Lobby (EWL) strongly welcomes this political statement, which reiterates the recognition of violence against women as a priority issue to address in Europe today.
The Conclusions state that violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence constitute "a breach of the fundamental right to life, liberty, security, dignity, equality between women and men, non-discrimination and physical and mental integrity1 and refrains women and girls from their full enjoyment of human rights, and in this context sexual and reproductive health and rights, in accordance with the Beijing Platform for Action and the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development"..
"Inter-American Forum on the Prevention of Violence against Women, Pachuca (Mexico) 14-15 May 2014"
[05/06/2014] The Council of Europe took part in the "Hemispheric Forum on The Belém do Pará Convention and the Prevention of Violence against Women: Good practices and proposals for the future" held in Pachuca (Mexico) on 14-15 May 2014. The two-day event marked the 20th anniversary of the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women (the "Belem do Pará Convention") which was adopted in 1994. This Hemispheric Forum focused on prevention of violence against women in three key fields: justice, education and communication/media.
The Council of Europe was invited to participate in the panel 'A view from the international level' to present the CoE's work on the role of media in preventing and combating violence against women, including through the implementation of the Council of Europe Istanbul and anti-trafficking Conventions, as well as the recommendations of the Council of Europe Conference on "Media and the Image of Women", the Recommendation of the Committee of Minister on Gender Equality and Media and the Council of Europe Strategy for Gender Equality 2014-2017.
Over 500 participants, from 34 countries, took part in the discussions that led to the adoption of the "Declaration of Pachuca: Strengthening efforts to prevent violence against women" (available in English and in Spanish.)
French Parliament ratifies the Istanbul Convention
[22/05/2014] On 21 May, the French Parliament appproved the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention). France called on all other member states to sign and ratify the Convention. For more information, please click here. The Council of Europe looks forward to the deposit of the ratification instrument in Strasbourg.
San Marino signs the Istanbul Convention!
[30/04/2014] Today, San Marino became the 23rd member state of the Council of Europe to sign the Istanbul Convention. Ambassador Barbara Para, Permanent Representative of San Marino to the Council of Europe, signed the Convention in the presence of the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Denmark ratifies the Istanbul Convention!
[23/04/2014] Today, Denmark deposited the ratification instrument of the Istanbul Convention (CETS No.210) to become the 11th State Party .
Andorra ratifies the Istanbul Convention, triggering its entry into force this summer!
[22/04/2014] Today, Andorra became the 10th member state to ratify the Istanbul Convention, triggering the entry into force on 1 August 2014. This ratification marks a new era in the promotion and protection of women's human rights in Europe and beyond! The first European treaty on violence against women and domestic violence, the Convention closes the gap in the protection of fundamental human rights of women by requiring states parties to prevent violence, protect its victims, prosecute the perpetrators, and to co-ordinate any such measures through comprehensive policies.
Link to the press release of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
Spain ratifies the Istanbul Convention. Only one more ratification for the Convention to enter into force!
[10/04/2014] Today Ambassador Fernando ALVARGONZÁLEZ, Permanent Representative of Spain to the Council of Europe, deposited the ratification instrument of the Istanbul Convention (CETS No. 210).
Project on violence against women in Ukraine – 1st Steering Committee meeting
[08/04/2014] The Steering Committee of the Project "Preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence in Ukraine" held its first meeting on 3 April 2014 in Kyiv. The meeting was chaired by Ms Nataliya Fedorovych, Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, and attended by representatives of all key project partners: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, General Prosecutor Office, Office of the Ombudsperson of Ukraine, State Statistical Service, Gender Strategic Platform (NGOs), Verkhovna Rada representative, as well as the Supreme Court of Ukraine, and the donor Sida as observes.
Participants discussed the situation of violence against women in Ukraine, action undertaken, achievements and outstanding challenges. The Council of Europe project intervention and logic were welcomed. The project documentation, which lays out the basis of future work and activities, was approved unanimously.
The Project is funded by the Government of Sweden, and implemented by the Council of Europe.
Agenda of the meeting (in English and Ukrainian)
Wounded to death, Strasbourg, 9 April 2014, 2 p.m.
[02/04/2014] The next meeting of the Parliamentary Network "Women Free from Violence" will consist of the performance of the theatre show "Wounded to death", by the Italian writer and TV entertainer Serena Dandini.
"Wounded to death" features short stories of women who have died as a result of gender-based violence. The stories are read at the first person in order for the audience to understand how the victim felt. For this special performance at the Council of Europe, readers will include the President of the Parliamentary Assembly, the Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, a number of Network members, the French photographer and director Carole Mathieu Castelli and Serena Dandini.
After the performance, Network members will hold an exchange of views with the author.
Interpretation will be provided in English, French, German, Italian and Russian.
If you wish to attend, please let us know before Monday 7 April. We kindly ask all participants to be in the room by 13h50 (Room 5, Palais de l'Europe).
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Violence against Women, the Council of Europe response
[19/03/2014] On 19 March 2014, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe held the Thematic Debate on "Violence against Women, the Council of Europe response". All speakers acknowledged the importance and value of measures undertaken by the CoE to support member states in their efforts to prevent and combat violence against women, and in this context, highlighted the significance of the Council of Europe Strategy on Gender Equality (2014-2017) and the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) as the only legally-binding instrument in Europe and the most far-reaching international treaty to tackle violence against women. Well targeted co-operation and synergies with other regional and international organisations, in particular EU, UN Women, OHCHR, OAS and OSCE, have raised the visibility of the Council of Europe work in the area of gender equality and protection of women against violence and led to widespread acceptance of the Istanbul Convention as a global tool to tackle gender-based violence.
The Analytical Study of the results of the 4th round of monitoring the implementation of Recommendation Rec(2002)5 on the protection of women against violence in Council of Europe member states was made available to the participants. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the situation in 46 out of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe with regard to measures to tackle violence against women and domestic violence, and provides a valuable source of information for all those involved in preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
Hungary signs the Istanbul Convention!
[14/03/2014] Today, Hungary became the 22nd member state of the Council of Europe to sign the Istanbul Convention.
The Convention of Belém do Pará and the Istanbul Convention: A response to violence against women worldwide 10 March 2014, UN Headquarters, New York, United States of America – A side event at the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
[5/03/2014] The Side Event will examine the impact of Belém do Pará Convention in the harmonization of legislation in the States Parties, the potential of the Istanbul Convention as a reference framework for action at national level and will promote the global implementation of the standards of the two Conventions to strategically and effectively address all forms of violence against women.
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights publishes the main results of an EU-wide Survey on Violence against Women
[5/03/2014] The main results of
FRA's survey on Violence against Women, published on 5 March 2014, includes data on women's experiences of
physical, sexual and psychological violence across EU member states.
The survey includes a recommendation for the EU to explore the possibility of accession to the Council of Europe's Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention), and further indicates that the results of the survey can support EU member states in ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Links to media coverage:
Une Européenne sur trois victime de violence physique ou sexuelle
Extent of violence against women in EU revealed
The violence epidemic: Half of women in Britain admit they have been physically or sexually assaulted according to shocking new figuresJede dritte Frau in der EU Opfer von Männergewalt
One Billion Rising for Justice for Women Victims of Violence[14/02/2014] It is estimated that one in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. That is one billion women. ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE this year highlights women's right to be safe from violence and the need for creating spaces of safety for women in all institutions that are mandated to facilitate their access to justice. The campaign also highlights that violence against women intersects with other sources of inequality, such as poverty and racism. More on the campaign here: http://www.onebillionrising.org/about/campaign/
For the Council of Europe, access to justice is a human right and an integral element of promoting the rule of law. In 2012, the Gender Equality Commission (GEC) of the Council of Europe commissioned a Feasibility Study on Equal Access of Women to Justice, which highlighted a number of obstacles that limit women's opportunities to claim their rights in court. As a first follow-up event, a Hearing on "Access to Justice for Women Victims of Violence" was held in Paris on 9 December 2013, where legal, institutional, social and cultural barriers faced by women victims of violence seeking justice were discussed, as well as measures that can help to remove them. The Conclusions of the Paris hearing highlight a number of barriers still faced by women victims of violence to access justice. Socio-economic and cultural barriers to equal access to justice for women victims of violence include fear and shame, lack of awareness about official procedures and assistance available, economic dependence and concern for children and the gendered impact of austerity measures. In addition, women victims of violence face legal and procedural barriers, including lengthy criminal proceedings, high attrition, corruption and low conviction rates and discriminatory practices. Access to justice for vulnerable groups of women victims of violence is also critical, including the provision of support services in a language that they can understand, and taking account of multiple grounds for discrimination (migrant women, disabled women, Roma women, LGBT, poorer women, older women and women in detention).
With the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention), preventing and combatting such violence is no longer a matter of goodwill, but a legally binding obligation. In order to increase access to justice for women victims of violence, SIGN, RATIFY AND IMPLEMENT THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION!
The Istanbul Convention and FGM[10/02/2014] For more information please read our factsheet on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Violence against Women : Deputy's draft law authorising ratification of the Istanbul Convention (French only)[04/02/2014] (Source: La Dépêche du Midi - France) Françoise Imbert a présenté mercredi devant la Commission des Affaires étrangères (CAE), le projet de loi autorisant la ratification de la Convention du Conseil de l'Europe sur la prévention et la lutte contre les violences à l'égard des femmes et la violence domestique. Plus communément appelée «Convention d'Istanbul», elle est le premier instrument international combinant trois caractéristiques importantes. Contrairement aux autres conventions internationales sur le sujet, celle présentée par la députée de la 5e circonscription de la Haute-Garonne s'avère être un réel instrument juridiquement contraignant qui, dit-elle «permet de détailler, mais surtout lutter efficacement contre la violence à l'égard des femmes et la violence domestique. Read more...
Council of Europe Gender Equality and Violence against Women Highlights in 2013[31/01/2014] 2013 was a year rich in activities and achievements for the Council of Europe Trasversal Programme on Gender Equality. The adoption of the Council of Europe Strategy on Gender Equality (2014-2017) marked an important step in advancing the Organisation's efforts to achieve de facto gender equality and support the implementation of standards in member states. The Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women (Istanbul Convention) has become known to wider audiences within international organisations, governments, civil society organisations and the general public. read more...
Forced marriage: Scottish Parliament agrees to apply proposed new UK law, in line with Istanbul Convention[24/01/2014] Forced marriage is to become a criminal offence in Scotland, bringing legislation closer in line with the Istanbul Convention. Scottish Parliament agreed to apply the proposed Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill currently going through the UK Parliament. Read more about it here (source: STV) and here (source: the Courier).


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What was that major police action on Danville Blvd?
Original post made by Alamoan on Apr 17, 2010
No idea what it was, but by far the largest police presence I've ever seen in our little part of the world.
on Apr 17, 2010 at 5:59 pm
The cops were pissed-off because the owner of the silver Acura bought the last of the doughnuts at Winchells.
on Apr 18, 2010 at 1:38 am
wow. you are old school mac. there has not been a winchells in danville/alamo since 1991-92. it was where the dog house sits next to san ramon high school. i remember going there before school. thats funny. about the winchells. not the police.
on Apr 18, 2010 at 6:07 am
I do miss Winchell's. I went to Pleasant Hill H.S. and had a Winchell's doughnut before each class day (located near H.S.), no more high school, no more Winchells, and no more fast cars frm Detroit.
America peaked when gasoline was 28 cents per gallon, and a Winchell's donut could be bought for before school.
I would take a Winchell's donut and a Camaro SS over an iPod, or Droid, anyday.


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There should be a yearly MP convention where the users of MP meet and greet, drink beer, climb all day and talk shit all night. With maybe some serious things in the evening, slide shows, "panel discussions", etc. There could even be a Octagon where forum disputes are settled with dignity. Discuss among yourselves.
Just know Nick, that if I bring my wife, she will "slap" you for tossing you baby across that gap. Her words, not mine! I would probably never be able to attend, but I think that's a cool idea. Sometimes I wonder if I've met many of you or at least seen you at the crag.
LOL! I really hope no one thinks that pic is real. See here: twistedsifter.com/2011/02/born-free-baby-tossing-photoshop/
You are totally wrecking it Nick! If you had been TRULY on the ball you would have photo-shopped a bowl-cut onto the couple... and waited for the thread to explode.
I'm there... I fight enough at practice but need a ref?