Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund

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Jun 5, 2009

An Emerging Issue

In Vermont and Nebraska, lawmakers are considering measures that would disallow felony prosecutions. In Pennsylvania, a federal judge issued a restraining order to stop a zealous prosecutor from filing criminal charges. But in jurisdictions around the country, teens are being prosecuted for child pornography.

It's all because of sexting - a relatively new phenomenon made possible by ubiquitous new technologies that allow teenagers to send nude or semi-nude photos, usually of themselves, to someone else's cell phone.

Most often, a teenage girl sends these photos to a boyfriend, intended only for him. But what happens if her boyfriend forwards it widely - right away, or perhaps later after an ugly break-up? And what if the photo was coerced, or taken by a third party of a teen who was incapacitated by alcohol or drugs? Then what is the appropriate response from the criminal justice system, lawmakers, educators, parents and communities?

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Sharon Fisher-BassettMission Statement

The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund is dedicated to raising community awareness concerning domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault and their connection to eating disorders. This awareness can be achieved through educating individuals, families, schools, universities, civic organizations and communities on local, regional and national levels. By promoting, organizing and financially supporting forums, lectures, workshops and other community projects and programs we believe that a deeper consciousness can be gained on all levels, attitudes can be enlightened, healthier choices can be made and lives can be changed.
Changing lives one day at a time.

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Events

MEMORIAL FUND TO CO-SPONSOR EVENT

Posted: Jul 21, 2010

The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund  which was founded in  September 2005 to fight Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders will be co-sponsor of screening on America the Beautiful in Pittsburgh August 19th 2010. Mary Anne Mackey- Wisor founder of this website and Vice President of the Memorial Fund will be a panelist.

For Immediate Release Contact: Mary Anne Morrow Tel: 602-332-9026 prmaryanne@earthlink.net   Special Free Screening of Film "America The Beautiful" to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Nation's Leading Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Remuda Ranch Special Guest Director Darryl Roberts, to Hold Panel Discussion About Film and Eating Disorders in Pittsburgh, August 19 Phoenix, July 19, 2010 -- Since 1990, Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders <http://www.remudaranch.com/> , has treated more than 10,000 patients suffering from anorexia, bulimia, anxiety and related issues.  On Thursday, August 19, Remuda Ranch will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special free screening of the documentary, "America The Beautiful" (www.americathebeautifuldoc.com), at the Melwood Screening Room, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, 477 Melwood Ave. in Pittsburgh.  Remuda Ranch is the sponsor of the film's new PG-13 version.  The documentary examines the question "Is America Obsessed with Beauty?" Darryl Roberts, the film's director, and Dr. Deborah Russo, staff psychologist at Remuda Ranch, will be holding a panel discussion after the screening to discuss the film and related topics.   -more- Come and Experience "America The Beautiful" When:        Thursday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. Film Screening   Where:       Melwood Screening Room, Pittsburgh Filmmakers 477 Melwood Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Tel: 412-681-5449  To RSVP, please e-mail Nancy Berry at nancy.berry@remudaranch.com by August 13, 2010.   Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

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Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund
320 North Third Street
Catawissa, PA 17820
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The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund is an organization created to assist victims of domestic abuse and eating disorders.

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Our Mission

WE WILL work to encourage, enlighten, enrich and empower all women;

WE WILL help all women recognize their talents, values, beliefs, uniqueness and perceptions of self;

WE WILL help all women achieve their passions, dreams, goals and desires in life;

WE WILL work to breakdown, reduce and hopefully eliminate domestic violence, sexual abuse, related eating disorders, gender bias, gender inequality, gender discrimination, gendered media, cultural stereotyping of women of different races, and sexism in the workplace;

WE WILL work to accomplish these goals by uniting, informing, educating, enlightening, transforming and helping all women to define their roles and change public policy;

WE WILL help any woman become an enlightened entrepreneur and realize her destiny;

WE WILL serve as a conduit and channel information through our magazines, workshops, conferences, presentations, projects, community education awareness programs, website (aroseforsharon.org), The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund, a blog talk radio show, and connecting links with local, regional and national women’s organizations.

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