Joyce Smith

The state of Mississippi ranks 2nd in the nation for domestic violence and 9th for intimate partner assault. Jackson Ms is noted for its astronomical crime stats. The Obama administration recently had Capitol Day focusing on preventing violence against women and girls. Through the American Recovery Stimulus Act Ms recently received about $160,000 to help with domestic violence and sexual assault.

A stage play called YOU WILL IF YOU LOVE ME is coming to Jackson Ms on August 22,2009. It targets spousal abuse, intimate partner assault and child sexual abuse. It is being sponsored by Department of Health and Human Services and The Hanging Moss Church of Christ in Jackson, Ms. The target audience is middle school, high school and college students and girls of all ages. The play's message is powerful and may help some girl or woman by preventing them from entering or empowering them to exit these type toxic relationships. Jackson's new mayor, Harvey Johnson recently blocked theTV show 48hrs from filming in Jackson Ms because the city needs positive press to combat its violent image. I sincerely hope the play will to assist us in promoting this community awareness event which is designed to prevent violence against women and girls.

Sincerely,
Joyce Hayden Smith, RN
Congregational Health Nurse
President JHS Productions
601-506-7377
Rukahsmom3@att.blackberry.net

Posted: July 12th, 2009 | Report This Comment