Domestic Violence & Self-Defense
Domestic Violence & Self-Defense
Domestic violence and self-defense are topics more openly discussed in the present day after too many years of family violence being swept under the rug. It is a good thing that more domestic violence victims have support systems and accessible court procedure to help obtain protective orders. That said, protective orders and support will not stop a violent aggressor who does not care about following rules and laws.
Just last week in an episode of Fox Television’s drama, “911,” the former spouse of a domestic violence victim sought out to do harm and stab to death a person who helped his ex-wife get away from him in a family violence scenario. If someone really wants to do harm, they can. Being prepared to defend yourself from an attack is your best defense.
Escaping Domestic Violence
To escape domestic violence is to escape the abuse and control of another. A common component in abusers is their obsession with control. In many cases we see abusers move them and their spouse away from family, friends and support systems that the abuser cannot control. What the abuser can control is their spouse’s access to other people, places and the money necessary to live from day to day.
While some domestic violence victims go into hiding, some escape in plain sight and their abuser knows right where they are. There is no right or wrong way to escape domestic violence and like every marriage is unique, so is the fallout in every domestic violence situation. Some say attempting to hide and conceal one’s new location and access thereto can make an already angry controlling person outraged, and in that sense, hiding in plain sight might help de-escalate some situations. Note that if your abuser knows how and when to find you, being prepared to defend yourself is wise.
Women’s Self-Defense Classes
In women’s self-defense classes, instructors commonly mention that one does not need to carry a weapon to defend themselves if they are trained in proper self-defense. Knowing how to fight back if attacked, and the positive emotional benefit of same can contribute to whether a victim survives an attack if their aggressor comes for them.
Remember that at the end of the day a protective order is nothing more than a piece of paper. If you are a domestic violence victim with a protective order you should call 911 if your aggressor comes for you in violation of the order. Remember, however, first responders may be several minutes away from saving you. Are you prepared to save yourself?
For more thoughts about domestic violence and self-defense, call Leslie Barrows.
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Leslie Barrows is accepted into CLASS 2018 – Carroll Leadership Academy for Supporting Success
Leslie Barrows is accepted into CLASS – Carroll Leadership Academy for Supporting Success
Southlake, Texas – Feb. 5, 2018 – Southlake family law and juvenile law attorney, Leslie Barrows, of The Barrows Firm, P.C., is accepted into CLASS – Carroll Leadership Academy for Supporting Success for 2018
Leslie Barrows, the Southlake family law and juvenile law attorney, is mother of three boys in the Carroll Independent School District (CISD) and was seated earlier this year as a member of the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) Board of Trustees. The CEF raises money for programs benefiting CISD students and staff where money is not otherwise allocated in the CISD operating budget.
Recently Barrows was nominated and accepted into CLASS 2018. Ten years ago, in 2008, CLASS was formed with a vision to create the most highly informed school district community in the State of Texas. Barrows will attend the next CLASS meeting on February 27th and meet other members who are parents and citizens in the community who will learn about the organizational operation of CISD. At the February meeting the group will be introduced to CLASS and its vision as well as the core values of CISD.
The CLASS 2018 Agenda Topics:
- School Finance;
- Curriculum and Instructional Technology;
- Student Roundtable Discussions;
- CISD Board and Community Relations;
- Campus Administrator Roundtable Discussions;
- School-based Classroom Visits at Carroll Senior High School;
- The Role of the Board of Trustees/Carroll ISD Trustees Roundtable;
- CLASS of 2018 graduation ceremony with Board of Trustees at Carroll ISD Board Meeting.
Leslie Barrows recently stated about being nominated and accepted to CLASS 2018, “I sincerely appreciate being invited to this group and learning more about our children’s schools and environment. Together we can all share information with one another to bolster the CLASS vision of creating the best-informed school community in Texas.”
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About The Barrows Firm
The Barrows Firm is located near the Southlake Town Square at 700 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 170 in Southlake, Texas. If you would like more information about The Barrows Firm, P.C., please contact the firm by calling (817) 481-1583.
You can follow The Barrows Firm on social media and find important articles and resources about Texas law and how it may affect you or your family. The Barrows Firm is on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and on Avvo.com.
Leslie Barrows is a new Carroll Education Foundation Board member
Leslie Barrows Carroll Education Foundation
Southlake, Texas – Jan. 1, 2018 – Southlake family law and juvenile law attorney, Leslie Barrows, of The Barrows Firm, P.C., is a new Board of Trustees member for the Carroll Education Foundation, supporting the Carroll Independent School District.
Leslie Barrows offers good judgment and experience to the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) and feels honored to be appointed to the Board of Trustees. “I have worked with and served as a volunteer among several local and charitable organizations here in Southlake and in Tarrant County and I look forward to working with the other new appointees and all the community leaders who are members of the Carroll Education Foundation Board,” Barrows stated. “Together we can all combine our skills and assets in continuing to support the Foundation and raise awareness of Foundation efforts and events.”
Supporting the educational programs of the Carroll Independent School District (CISD), the CEF, formed in 1996, carries forth its mission: To enrich, expand and protect excellence in education by creating and distributing resources for the benefit of the students of the Carroll Independent School District.[i]
The CEF provides funding for CISD programs and activities that are not included in the District operating budget. Student achievement and skill development is a focus of CEF funding efforts as well as highlighting staff excellence.
Barrows was appointed to the CEF Board of Trustees among five other fine community leaders, Rebecca Hindman, Tracey McDevitt, Kirran Moss, Diane Thomas and Theresa Wright. Together they join the currently seated board members, Robin Austin, Ed Brunner, Michelle Clay, Boulton Fernando, Brian Hodges, Heather Jarvis, Alec knight, Douglas Lies, Nolan Ogden, Stephanie Pennington, Chris Prokopeas, Sherri Williams and Annie Zvonecek. Additionally, new officers were appointed, Kathy Talley as Chair, John Irvine as Vice Chair, Julie Doyle as Secretary, Mary O’Toole as Treasurer, Jessica Byrne as an officer at large, and Sarah Mason as Past Chair.[ii]
Next week, January 17 is the "Kendra Gives Back" event benefiting CISD with 20 percent of your purchase when you shop at Kendra Scott in Southlake next Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
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About The Barrows Firm
The Barrows Firm is located near the Southlake Town Square at 700 East Southlake Boulevard, Suite 170 in Southlake, Texas. If you would like more information about The Barrows Firm, P.C., please contact the firm by calling (817) 481-1583.
You can follow The Barrows Firm on social media and find important articles and resources about Texas law and how it may affect you or your family. The Barrows Firm is on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and on Avvo.com.
[i] Southlake Carroll Education Foundation website, About Us.
[ii] Carroll Education Foundation press release: Carroll Education Foundation Announces Six New Board Members and Five New Officers, Jan. 3, 2018.
