Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 11 August 2011 — Page 19

The Muncie Times • August 11, 2011 • Page 19

By Dountania S. Slack

The courtrooms are crammed with cases of perpetrators of abuse pretending to be the victim of abuse; false allegations of violations of No Contact Orders; people using social service agencies to report false claims of abuse/neglect of children; and parents who never exercised parenting time who suddenly discover how effectively a well-funded custody dispute can destroy the other parent. NOT GUILTY! Courtroom Advocates is an Anderson-based organization that is dedicated to fighting instances of legal system abuse such as these. Legal system abuse is intentionAmbassadors of Christ Pastor John Slaughter 700 S. Madison St. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Prayer Tuesday & Thursday 9:OOa.m. Church: 288-7214 Home: 289-3663

Union Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Willie J. Jackson, Sr.

1103 N. Macedonia St. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 7:00 a.m./10:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 10:00 a.m./6:00 p.m. Wed. Children’s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. (annex) Children’s Church (1st Sun. 9-13; 3rd Sun. 3-8) Phone: 284-7274

American Red Cross

Organization Fights Legal System Abuse In Madison County

ally using the court system as an instrument of abuse in order to oppress another. This manipulation is done to maintain power and control over domestic violence victims, to seek vengeance, and/or to ruin another’s reputation in order to gain the upper hand in legal proceedings. “Many abusers see the legal system as another opportunity for manipulation. The better that you and anyone attempting to help you understand the abuser's tricks for turning the legal process to his advantage, the better you can pressure the system to hold him accountable,” quotes Janice Brown, a volunteer of the organization, as she reads an excerpt from Lundy Bancroft’s book Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men which is prominently displayed on the organization’s brochure. The core of Not Guilty’s program is courtroom advocacy. However, there are services that surround this core that a judge may consider when making a decision regarding the best interests of a child and/or the stability of a litigant. These services include Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Eddie Long 1700 E. Butler Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:40 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Church: 288-4992 Home: 289-8572

Emergency Housing, Life Skills Development, Biblical Counseling, and Transportation. All services are free; however, active participation in one’s case plan and learning to serve others is all that is required. Holding back tears, Sade Dumas, a former client said, “When a lady I trusted to become the guardian of my daughter until I got my life together would not give me my baby back, I was devastated. I didn’t know where to turn or what to do. She took advantage of me. No lawyer would take my case, but I had no money for a lawyer anyway. Not Guilty helped me find a job, an apartment, and taught me how to research my case, represent myself in court and I won!” Dumas is now a volunteer with the organization. “Victims of legal system abuse can survive the judicial system. The keys to success are education regarding the process and establishing a stable, independent home life,” says a passionate advocate Kimberly Wilson. The mission of the organization is to fight legal system abuse by teaching women to navigate the The New Testament Christian Ministries Pastor Clifford Clemens 6207 W. Taylor Rd. Sunday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. “Ambassadors for Christ Radio Broadcast 1340 AM ESPN Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.. Phone: 282-7666 [email protected]

Kirby Ave. Church of God Pastor Thomas Stanton

701 E. Kirby Avenue Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Every 4th Wednesday of the month Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Church Phone: 288-6377 Home Phone: 284-8676

River of Life 5350 W. Bethel Avenue Muncie, IN 47304 Pastor John Martin Service Schedule: Sunday Morning - Worship @ 9 a.m. Sunday Afternoon - Worship @ 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Evening - Bible Study @ 7:00 p.m. Friday Evening - Youth Night @ 7:00 p.m. Check us out online: website - www.riveroflifemuncie.com or rolmuncie at facebook and twitter

judicial system with Christ as the compass. Not Guilty is concerned for the whole person; thus, their services are designed with wholeness through Christ in mind. “Our compass is different, but the journey is familiar,” claims Director of Housing, Terrell Sarver, “As a result, our clients are able to stand before a judge or jury, confidently and competently, knowing that they are prepared for

court, able to clearly communicate the truth and are able to provide a stable, nurturing home for their children.” If you or someone you know has an open case in the Madison or Marion County Courts, contact NOT GUILTY! Courtroom Advocates at 877-591-1104 or email them at [email protected].

Repairing The Breach

Pastor Kevin Ivy Sr.

3606 N. Lanewood Muncie IN 47304

Bible Study Thurs. 6:00 pm Prayer Friday 6:00 pm Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 am Sunday Worship will be at 1002 N. Greenbriar Rd. 289-3921

Union Chapel Ministries Pastor Gregg Parris

4622 N. Broadway Saturday Services Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. JC Junction Children’s Church 5:30 p.m. Commonway Worship 7:00 p.m. (180 Bldg.) Sunday Services Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Services 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. 180 Youth Event Sunday 6:00 p.m. Phone: 288-8383 Office / 213-3977 180 Office

Berea Apostolic Church Bishop Renzie Abram

1615 E. Williard Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Phone: 289-3418

Greater Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ

Pastor Charles Coatie

1524 E. Butler Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Y.P.W.W. • 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer & Bible Band 6:00p.m. Friday Night Pastorial Teaching 6:00p.m. Phone: 289-6262