Blogging for Angels

I thought it would be cool to show where we’re at on the internet. Our websites, online projects, blogs, videos. Just remember. Subscribe, subscribe, subscribe. Follow one another’s blogs. Sign up for the Army of Angel’s newsletter if you haven’t yet. This is how you know when something new happens, how you stay connected, and most importantly how you stay informed. Very convenient.

Lavender Power.org (3:58 AM)

24hrarmy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:59:26 +0000

Okay Lavender Power is technically not really a non-profit or a type of organization. They’re an online website and e-mag that promote all things warrior-related. This includes Angela Shelton for about the past 5 years and now us. I got an email of their latest mag yesterday and their our conference was with a large “Buy Tickets Here” beneath it. Does that rock or what? I’ve been a Lavender Power subscriber for the past 2 1/2 years or so and I highly recommend them. Their co-founder Patty Rase Hobson almost attended, but was unable to make it, to our Columbus Report IT Rally last year — which it would have been a huge honor to have her there. I’ve told Maria who creates and sends out all their emags that shes more than welcome to join us at our March conference. One thing is for sure, we can count on them to help us get the word out. So I like to help get the word out about them when ever and whereever I can.

Lavender Power is about the synergy between phenomenal women working together to end the abuse of violence & sex & heal.

Lavender Power is many different women and many different things. We have lavender sisters all over the country accomplishing whatever is the next level in their growth through Lavender Power’s internet network and weekly eMags to keep you connected.

Lavender Power Magazine
Lavender Magazine allows everyone to take pride in our history to overcome, speak our truth about recovery, and provide a constant stream of new ideas to inspire us to push further.

We want to break the psychological barriers of shame & silence by defining our vision and redefining our recovery with pride and understanding.

Check out their website at www.lavenderpower.org

The Survivor Manual Goal (5:00 AM)

24hrarmy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:36:26 +0000

This is an awesome online project that Angela Shelton came up with. There are several of our Angels who contribute. Very cool indeed.

The Survivor Manual Goal
Explained by Angela Shelton

The Survivor Manual idea came to me after personally meeting thousands of survivors and hearing similar questions and concerns. THE GOAL is to provide ANSWERS to the myriad of questions that survivors face as well as ideas, inspiration, information, resources, healing techniques, and recommended reading, watching and doing as well as ways to get involved, news to know, and ways to change the world. Contributions are from myself, fellow activists, non-profits organizations, lawyers, professionals, healers, teachers, therapists, and survivor contributors that I know. MY HOPE is that survivors find the answers they need for whatever part of the path they are on. Take what works for you. Love, Angela Shelton

Contributors

Tracy Mazuer – Reluctant Genius
Svava at Speak 4 Change
Superhero in Training – Meghan
Sarah– Big Mouth, Jr.
Sarah Elise and Troy Stauffer
Rosalind from Dragonslippers
Policia (PoLisa)
Outdoor Outreach
Mary Lemmons
Margie from Lamplighters
Male Survivor – Steven aka Mr. Thing
Kai from Chick Spirit
Joann Shelton
Janet from Experience Courage
Hollywood Al from BACA
Gail, Superhero in NJ
Erin Weed from Girls Fight Back
E. Sue Blume, LCSW, Diplomate
Darkness to Light
Captain of the Army of Angels – Jenn
Angela Rose from PAVE
Angela Green from NC

BACA: Bikers Against Child Abuse (3:34 AM)

24hrarmy — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:34:59 +0000

BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) is an organization that thinks outside the box when it comes to protecting children from abuse. I have a lot of respect for them. Above is a cool pic of them hanging out with Angela in TX at the event that Jenn Yepez and Kathy Hortze put together. Fun times. Learn more below and check out their website at www.bacausa.com

BACA Mission Statement
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We stand ready to lend support to our wounded friends by involving them with an established, united organization. We work in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children. We desire to send a clear message to all involved with the abused child that this child is part of our organization, and that we are prepared to lend our physical and emotional support to them by affiliation, and our physical presence. We stand at the ready to shield these children from further abuse. We do not condone the use of violence or physical force in any manner, however, if circumstances arise such that we are the only obstacle preventing a child from further abuse, we stand ready to be that obstacle.

How BACA Works
Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (BACA) is organized with a central contact person to receive calls from referring agencies and individuals. A recognized, authorized agency with which the child has had contact determines that the child is still frightened by his or her environment. The agency representative contacts BACA, or refers the individual to contact BACA and the name and address of the child is given to our BACA/Child Liaison. The Liaison determines that the case is legitimate, meaning that the authorities have been contacted, and the case in being processed within the system. The Liaison contacts the family and an initial ride is organized to meet the child at their home or in some other location. The entire BACA chapter rides to meet the child and he/she is given a vest with a BACA patch sewn on the back. The child is free to wear the vest or not, and we support their decision. The child is also given bumper stickers, and other gifts that are generally donated by the public. These initial visits generally last about a half an hour.

Following this initial contact, the child is given the name and number of two BACA members residing geographically closest to them, who then become the childs primary contact person(s). Prior to becoming the primary contacts for the child, the bikers are cleared for participation by clearing an extensive background check, have ridden with the Chapter for at least a year, and have received special instructions from the Licensed Mental Health Professional. Anytime the child feels scared and feels the need for the presence of his new BACA family, the child may call upon these bikers to go to the childs house and provide the necessary reassurance to feel safe and protected. BACA members and supporters also support the children by: providing escorts for them if they feel scared in their neighborhoods; riding by their homes on a regular basis; supporting the children at court and parole hearings; attending their interviews, and; staying with the children if they are alone and frightened. The BACA members never go to the childs house alone and never without the knowledge or permission of the parents. Our mission is not to be permanently engaged as the childs power. Our mission is to help the children and their families learn how powerful they can be. Our presence will be available as long as the child needs us. BACA also holds other functions for the children such as Bar-B-Ques, and parties.