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(Archive May 2018) An Empty Place at the Table

By editorialteam on February 20, 2025

By Alexa Nogueira | Observer Contributor

A table set to honor 22 victims of domestic violence.
Photo by Alexa Nogueira

YWCA(formerly “Young Women’s Christian Association”) Domestic Violence Services arranged a display on April 2 to serve as a remembrance of those who have been victims of domestic violence. 

The display remained up for the remainder of the week and can be found in the Arthur F. Haley Academic Center.

According to the YWCA, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women. But for every story we hear about the victims of domestic violence, there is a seat left empty at the dinner table that no one talks about. This display is a tribute to those who have lost their lives to domestic violence within the past year in Massachusetts and shows seats at the table that have been left behind.  read more

(Archive November 2017) Domestic Violence

By editorialteam on January 9, 2025

By Julissa Marte | Observer Contributor

Kathy Lewis

Tiana Notice, a victim to domestic violence, lost her own life but has saved many more. Kathy Lewis, her mother, an employee at Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC), recently spoke during domestic violence awareness month at MWCC where she gave details of her daughter’s death and the family’s subsequent steps to help victims of domestic violence.

According to Lewis, Notice visited 3 different police stations in Connecticut in 2016. In her hometown of Plainville, she visited the station 33 times seeking help after getting a restraining order against James Carter, the murderer. She brought substantial evidence to arrest him after he violated the restraining order by stalking her with calls and emails. read more