Deaf Woman's Body Found in Drum in NYC

Watch Video: Turnto10.com - Providence woman's body found in drum in NYC.



NEW YORK CITY - A young woman from Providence was the victim of a gruesome murder in New York City.



The body of 19-year-old Francis Alfonso Pellerano was found in a 55-gallon drum inside a Harlem apartment over the weekend.



"I always knew that something was going to happen to her. I wasn't sleeping at night," the victim's father, Manuel Alfonso, told NBC 10 News through a translator.



Pellerano was Deaf and could not speak. She was a student at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf on and off for about five years, until she left the school late last year.

Family members said she went to New York with a young man she met on Facebook. He is also Deaf.



Media outlets in New York reported that Pellerano may have been planning to leave the boyfriend. Pellerano's body was found in the barrel by the boyfriend's grandmother, who smelled a foul odor.



There have been no arrests. The boyfriend is under psychiatric care in a New York hospital.



"I want justice because I know he's not crazy. He cleaned all the blood after he killed her," Alfonso said.



The Rhode Island School for the Deaf is planning a memorial for Pellerano. SOURCE: http://www.turnto10.com/story/21552695/providence-womans-body-found-in-drum

Dating Violence: Do You Know The Signs ?

VIDEO: Dating Violence: Do You Know the Signs? (Captioned, American Sign Language)



This video is meant to be played without sound. This video used facts from:



ASADV is a member of the Rochester/Monroe County Domestic Violence Consortium (DVC) and Justice for Deaf Victims Coalition (JDVNC).



Our mission is to provide support to the Deaf community and to Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing individuals, families, and children who are or have been victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual abuse.

Video by deafartcinema



We offer a safe and supportive environment of advocacy, empowerment, community education, and training services.



All of our staff are Deaf. All of our staff, advocates, and volunteers are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). http://asadv.org



http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/womenandgender/get-help/cares-hotline#tab-2-report-an-incident



http://www.theredflagcampaign.org

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Stop Domestic Violence Against Women.

If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0

Dawn Schriver's Legal Fund Reached 8k Goal

A Deaf mother of domestic violence survivor legal fund reached $8,000 goal.



Well done and congratulations to the social media of Deaf community for the efforts and gave generously to reached a 8k goal for a domestic violence victim as seen on http://youtu.be/h-IcFRYyoPc. She made it! A big thank you from a domestic violence survivor.



Please make sure to specify in the note section: Donation(s) will only be accepted until January 25th. Please continue donating to funds to Dawn Schriver's Legal Fund for a good cause. Let's help Dawn flee completely from Domestic Violence!



In a domestic violence marriage, Dawn endured all kinds of abuse for 5 years and went through a nasty divorce. She was forced to give up her job, house, dog and her friends to get away... Read more details at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6Q6M9.



Related article: A Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail'

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'My Reflections'



Ricky Taylor responds to the outpouring of concern, opposition and support surrounding the community discussion on Dawn Schriver of domestic violence survivor.



This video covers Ricky's thoughts regarding A Deaf Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail' in which he is responsibility posted a vlog.

Video by ridor9th

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Stop Domestic Violence Against Women.

If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0

A Deaf Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail' Fund Reached 8k Goal

A Deaf mother of domestic violence survivor legal fund reached $8,000 goal.



Well done and congratulations to the social media of Deaf community for the efforts and gave generously to reached a 8k goal for a domestic violence victim as seen on http://youtu.be/h-IcFRYyoPc. She made it! A big thank you from a domestic violence survivor.



Please make sure to specify in the note section: Donation(s) will only be accepted until January 25th. Please continue donating to funds to Dawn Schriver's Legal Fund for a good cause. Let's help Dawn flee completely from Domestic Violence!



In a domestic violence marriage, Dawn endured all kinds of abuse for 5 years and went through a nasty divorce. She was forced to give up her job, house, dog and her friends to get away... Read more details at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6Q6M9.



Related article: A Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail'

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'My Reflections'



Ricky Taylor responds to the outpouring of concern, opposition and support surrounding the community discussion on Dawn Schriver of domestic violence survivor.



This video covers Ricky's thoughts regarding A Deaf Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail' in which he is responsibility posted a vlog.

Video by ridor9th

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Stop Domestic Violence Against Women.

If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0

A Mother's Plea: '$8,000 or Jail'

Video: A Deaf mother's plea: '$8,000 or jail' in American Sign Language.



A domestic violence survivor. In a domestic violence marriage, Deaf mother endured all kinds of abuse for 5 years and went through a nasty divorce. She was forced to give up her job, house, dog and her friends to get away... Read more details at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6Q6M9.

Want to help? https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6Q6M9 Please do spread the word!



Stop Domestic Violence Against Women.

If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. There is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - A social media movement to end violence against women. Watch on a tube: http://youtu.be/2_UclJCbDa0

The Violent Oppression of Women in Islam

WARNING: SOME VIEWERS MAY FIND THIS VIDEO DISTRESSING.

(( This video contains violence & graphic content may disturbing. "The Violent Oppression of Women in Islam" might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. ))



Video in CC (english transcilbed) - "Social progress can be measured by the social positions of the female sex" The global war we are fighting against the Islamic Jihad is not just about bombs and hijacked airliners. It's also about the oppression of women.



It is an utter disgrace that more people the world over - including and especially human rights and women's organizations - are not speaking out loudly against the hideous, violent treatment of women within Islam. This abuse has been going on for centuries, and little has changed over the past decades since the non-Muslim world began to take notice of Islam. In fact, Muslim apologists - including non-Muslim defenders - are very vocal in denying that women are abused and oppressed within Islam, an assertion that is patently false and mendacious. All of the apologies and apologetics in the world will not make these facts of violence against women go away, and day in and day out women and girls are treated abysmally in the Muslim world, simply because of their female gender - and because the wanton abuse of women is endorsed by the Islamic holy book, the Quran/Koran, as well as various commentaries thereon, such as the Hadiths, to the evident exultation of misogynists worldwide.



Read more: http://tbknews.blogspot.com/2007/10/violent-oppression-of-women-in-islam.html



Video source isanyoneupgirl

Police Brutality Taser On Innocent Deaf Woman

Video: Police brutality taser on innocent Deaf woman.



Tacoma, WA. - KIRO TV’s investigative unit has discovered Tacoma police used force to arrest and handcuff an innocent Deaf woman after she called 911 for their help.



She called for police assistance after a guest reportedly attacked her in her own apartment. Deaf since birth, White used a special video-equipped phone, connected to a TV and a Web camera, to call 911. A certified American Sign Language interpreter on the other end verbally relayed White’s pleas for help to a Tacoma police dispatcher.

KIRO 7 Investigative Reporter Chris Halsne.



Instead of an apology, she ended up bloody and in jail for nearly three days without an interpreter before a prosecutor declined to press charges... Read more:

http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/crime-law/police-use-taser-deaf-crime-victim/nP9mZ/



Watch Video in ASL: Deaf Woman Helpless Without Interpreter:

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/deaf-woman-helpless-without-interpreter/vc9Y9/



Watch Raw Video: 911 Call Through Sign Language Interpreter:

http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/raw-911-call-through-sign-language-interpreter/vc8rS/



As seen on Article: http://deafyouvideo.blogspot.com/2012/08/us-police-brutalize-terrorize-african.html

A Heart Touching Story Of A Deaf Girl

Video: "If You Really Knew Me" story in captioned.



A heart touching story of a Deaf girl. her story, her speaking, her heart, poured out. If you are Deaf, hearing impaired, or just don't understand, here is what she said.



I was born with a hearing impairment. I was Deaf completly till the age of 6 because my parents got me hearing devices. But since I first stepped in elementary school, there was never a day someone would push me down, call me names, not talk to me, and mostly, never a day that my own school teacher would respect me.



I was stupid, and I was dumb. I would get best up at school because when I say "what, I can't hear you.." they would take that as sarcasm. I got referrals, suspensions, and got kicked out of school for things i haven't done. I was accused of "smoking in the bathroom" in my 4th grade year. I was "accused of beating up 3 girls in the back of school" when I didn't even know how to fight, and in field trips the principal was always picking me up and taking me to detention because I would get into fights, but they would pick up the ones who fought with me.



I was always in trouble for standing for myself. My own principal abused me, and even had me hold back a year in school for no reason whatsoever, almost fired my mom from her job and I left my last day of school with a concussion and four stab wounds on my back from those tacks that pin papers with on the wall because of this girl that would always fight me. I only had 1 friend in those years. but she was worse than me, she commit suicide at the age of thirteen I was eleven, I call the cops on it cause I had to watch her die.

Video by Aissixx



Sad thing is I couldn't even attend the funeral, the parents had her buried in Arizona. I became suicidal, cut, drank smoked. I joined martial arts later. and I'm still in martial arts now to this day.



In 6th grade, I started having friends. People knew not to mess with me cause all this made me stronger. and I always had to get in a fight. But I was so happy when I didn't lose my first real fight that gained me full respect.



I was wondered though, why people are so cruel still. Especially when someone has a disability they have to live with there whole life, and they laugh about it. Actions may be stronger than words, but no one said words didn't hurt as well. I'm still hurt though. because its been since 6th grade that no ones bothered me until like two weeks ago, I cried my eyes out and just broke down, because this girl in my class would say "I m surprised you can hear the school bell." with a smirk.



If only i could put all those people in my shoes, and show them what its like to be like this, alone, rejected, hurt to judge what you don't understand. This is why I decide to give hugs. because in those times, nobody was there to give me one. No one deserves to live my life, a life without anyone beside them. I Love you guys, I promise. Guys,



If you lived with a disability, a bad habit, a different sexual orientation, or an impairment, and you blame it for all your problems, and what you've been through in your past, DON'T. Thank god for it. why?



It makes you stronger than anyone else that consider thereselves "normal", and you being the "Abnormal, weird, strange" person. It makes you more confident than others, and more tougher through out life. Don't reflect the pain you went through on others, turn that pain into something greater, and give something to others, that you never had before like friendship, love, HUGS kisses.



trust me, you will feel so much better. Published on 19 May 2012 by Aissixx

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Familiar Stories of the Mainstream...



Alone in a Hearing World shows true to life scenarios of a young Deaf boy growing up in a hearing world. With family members who can't communicate and continuous misunderstandings by his teachers and coaches, he is forced to live in a world of isolation. However, when he pleas for his Mothers understanding and falls short, he ends up in the only place he seems to find acceptance, as seen on YouTube: Alone In A Hearing World



"Alone In The Mainstream" (best seller book for the teachers) - A Deaf women remembers public schools - Gina A. Oliva in which a book is a part of education for hearing parents to understanding with Deaf children in the mainstream schools, as seen on YouTube: Alone In The Mainstream



Also and, check it out DrDonGCSUS's vlog with captions: Mainstreaming Is Failing Deaf Students

Mr. RAD: The Confessions

Video: Mr. RAD: The confessions in captioned.



Created by Joel Campos.

Video by jocorleoneX



For more information, please go to their websites:

Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf: http://www.rad.org

Deaf Queer Men Only: http://www.dqmo.org

The Foundation for AIDS Research: http://www.amfar.org

Hearing Impaired Raped In West Bengal Hospital

Video: Hearing impaired raped in West Bengal hospital.



BANKURA - A hearing impaired patient has been allegedly raped by a junior doctor inside the Bankura Medical College in West Bengal.... Read more: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/accused-doctor-arrested-in-bankura-rape-case/235164-3.html

Video by ibnlive



The girl, who is hearing and speech impaired, was found naked and unconscious in the Bankura Sammilani Medical College by her mother.... Read more: http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/doctor-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-differently-abled-teen-181441

Deaf Victim Rights

Video: Deaf victim rights in captioned.



'DeafVictimRights.mov' This is the first of the 5 Legal Assistance for Victims VLOG series. This is entitled 'Victim Rights'.



Our goal is for the Deaf/HH and Deaf-Blind victims in the Untied States learn of their rights so they can feel empowered to assert for their rights in various situations.

Video by SegoLily2010

Deaf Parent Arrested For Abusing Young Son

Media Video: Deaf parent arrested for abusing young son.



PHOENIX, Az. - A Phoenix couple has been arrested for child abuse after their 7-week-old son was found to have severe injuries during a recent hospital visit.



In a police interview, detectives say 30-year-old Taylor Basilio admitted to shaking the boy on three separate occasions and told police that he had a "bad anger problem."Basilio was arrested Saturday, five days after he and his wife took the boy to a pediatrician to get a flu shot and it was found that the boy was severely underweight... Read more: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/south_phoenix/phoenix-man-accused-of-breaking-infant%27s-bones

Man Found Innocent of Killing Deaf 15-Year-Old Girlfriend in 1981

Man found innocent of killing Deaf 15-year-old girlfriend in 1981.

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - Gary Albert, pudgier than his 1981 yearbook showed him and wearing glasses, walked out of the Bridgeview courthouse Monday night a free man, acquitted of the cold case murder of his pregnant, 15-year-old Deaf girlfriend.



Jurors who heard five days of evidence against Albert, who 30 years ago was an 18-year-old Deaf student at Hinsdale South High School, decided in less than an hour that he did not kill Dawn Niles as prosecutors had charged. “Mr. Albert, you are free to go,” Judge Joan M. O’Brien told the 49-year-old, and once the American Sign Language interpreter relayed her words, Albert looked up at the ceiling. His mother uttered “Oh dear God” and burst into tears... Read more: http://beaconnews.suntimes.com/news/8993448-418/man-found-innocent-of-killing-deaf-15-year-old-girlfriend-in-1981.html



Related article in 2011/06 - Trial of Deaf man in girlfriend's fatal stabbing may involve up to 3 sign-language interpreters. Read Full Article:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-deaf-murder-20110612,0,3253788.story

Young Deaf Man Allegedly Raped At OWS Protest

Media Video: Young Deaf man allegedly raped at OWS protest.



NEW YORK - In a video posted on YouTube Monday, a woman identifying herself as an Occupy Wall Street protester says that a young, Deaf man was allegedly raped at New York's Zuccotti Park. Worse yet, the incident was not reported to police.

Video by Stranahan



Acording to the protester in the video, drugs and assault are becoming a real problem at the protest. Estimating at least ten sexual assaults at the park, the activist said the protest has been "unsafe for women" for at least three to four weeks... Read more: http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/wall-street-protester-young-deaf-man-allegedly-raped-at-ows-protest

DeafHope - Deanne Bray's Rude Awakening

Deanne Bray's Rude Awakening in American Sign Language and captioned.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - a social media movement to end violence against women.



During past 5 years, more than 6,000 American women have been killed by their spouses and lovers in our own country. This is more than the 4,000 U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined during the same time period. Domestic Violence is a war zone! We cannot ignore this war against our daughters anymore.

Video by deafhope



Join the effort to end the gender war by volunteering at a Domestic Violence agency.

More info at: http://Deaf-Hope.org



Thanks to San Diego public library - Mission Hills library Co-written & produced by Julie Rems-Smario Co-written & acted by Deanne Bray Director of Photographer & edited by Jon Savage Audio edited by Len Savage.



If you or someone you know is in a DV situation and needs help, contact your local DV agency. If you are in California or there is nothing available nearby, contact Deaf Hope at hotline@deaf-hope.org from Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.



For general information on Deaf Hope... DEAF-HOPE CHANNEL - Visit website: http://Deaf-Hope.org

Deaffinity - BBC See Hear - Deaf Not Dumb

Video: Deaffinity - BBC See Hear - Deaf Not Dumb in captioned.



BBC See Hear created a short film article on the award winning video Deaf Not Dumb. The girls along with some of the team members were interviewed to share their experience and participation during the project.

Deaf Not Dumb is a project by Deaffinity.

For more information visit http://deafnotdumb.com and http://deaffinity.com

Video by deaffinity

DeafHope - Do Men Understand Rape Culture ?

Video: DeafHope - Do men understand rape culture? in ASL/captioned.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - a social media movement to end violence against women.



Men are living in the mistaken belief that they cannot be raped because "rape is a women's issue" Women are constantly striving to protect their bodies using many different ways, yet they are still being raped Everyday!



A man is raped everyday usually by other men. A woman is raped Every Two Minutes, usually by someone they know. Men are impacted by the constant Violence against women... Deaf men and women can accomplish so much more by working together to End Rape Culture! Every time we liberate a woman, we liberate a man.

Video by DeafHope



Margaret Mead join DeafHope's effort to end violence against women! Visit http://deaf-hope.org for more informations.

Slut Walk Comes To US Capital

Video: Slut Walk comes to US capital in ASL/captioned.



WASHINGTON - Hundreds of women swapped business suits for short skirts and revealing tops Saturday as Washington joined the list of cities around the world that have hosted a SlutWalk a march calling for an end to sexual violence and victim blaming.



Sasha Ponappa highlighted a disturbing phenomenon as she led a contingent of Deaf women at the colorful protest march, where women were clad in everything from shorts and tanktops to miniskirts and bodices.

Video by JehanneMc



"About 80-85 percent of Deaf women and women with disabilities experience sexual assault in their lives, and 80 percent of the cases go unreported," Ponappa, who is executive director of the Deaf Abused Women's Network, told AFP... Read more: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5imL7273SVbIaCYEtxeIg9L_Qof3A?docId=CNG.228f53119d98edf871c21607bb1ce40e.361/



Facts: SlutWalk began in Toronto, Canada, which "SlutWalk" was born. In a revolting decision, a Canadian judge gave a convicted rapist a two-year conditional sentence with no jail time because the crime took place under "inviting circumstances" and the victim was wearing a revealing outfit. As seen on article: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/rape-victim-inviting-so-no-jail--rape-victim-inviting-so-no-jail-116801578.html



Related:

Why is Shoshannah Stern Pissed Off?

Slut Walk At Maryland School For The Deaf

DeafHope - Stop Domestic Violence!

Video: DeafHope - Stop Domestic Violence! in captioned.



Stop Domestic Violence Promo from Lavender Revolution - a social media movement to end violence against Deaf women.

Visit http://Deaf-Hope.org for more informations.



Written & Produced by Julie Rems-Smario. Director of Photographed & Edited by Jon Savage. Sound Edited by Len Savage. - http://www.westbayproductions.com

Video by LenoisProductions

i Deaf News - Inside Report: Miss Deaf International 2010

Video: i Deaf News - Inside Report: Miss Deaf International 2010 in captioned.



Miss Deaf International testimonials from the MDI staffs & contestants  July 13 - July 23, 2010 at Las Vegas, Neveada. (Behind scene the MDI events)





Inside Report: Miss Deaf International 2010 from i DEAF NEWS on Vimeo.