Oksana Grigorieva is NOT connected with Peace Over Violence in any way, and they want to make sure you know.
This prominent California domestic violence organization was quick to disassociate itself from Oksana Grigorieva, after false reports that Oksana would be working with them on behalf of battered women.
Daniel Horowitz, one of Oksana’s attorneys, told TMZ that Oksana would be working in conjunction with two local domestic violence support groups, Peace Over Violence and The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, in an effort to help women who were victims of domestic violence.
What was suspect about this statement early on, is that thus far, domestic violence and battered women’s supports groups have shunned Oksana Grigorieva. Probably because her claims of domestic violence at the hands of Mel Gibson, do not ring true.
Apart from embellishing, or changing her domestic violence story each time she tells it, Oksana’s story is full of holes. See Oksana Grigorieva: Gold Digger, Extortionist, Liar - or Victim?
Peace Over Violence’s Official Response
The (false) report of Oksana’s association with Peace Over Violence cause such a backlash, that the organization was forced to issue the official statement, below:
Thank you for your email and concern regarding TMZ's recent story on Oksana Grigoreiva.
Unfortunately, TMZ provided misinformation regarding this story. Peace Over Violence is not now, and has never been associated in any way with Oksana Grigoreiva. TMZ received false information from Oksana's legal team and printed it without verification.
Peace Over Violence has been an expert in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault for the last 39 years, provides emergency and intervention services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and has extensive prevention programs working with youth. Our reputation within the Los Angeles community and the media is stellar.
Oksana and Her Attorneys Lied
This is by no means the first time Oksana and her attorneys have been caught in a blatant lie. See The TRUTH about Mel Gibson’s Child Support and How Much He REALLY Pays Oksana
When questioned by TMZ about the false report he made, this is the lame excuse Oksana’s attorney Daniel Horowitz offered in their defense:
“I’m guessing it didn’t get approved. The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is working on getting us alternative groups to work with.”
As you can see from the statement issued by Peace Over Violence, Horowitz and Oksana told an outright lie. See Oksana Grigorieva: Gold Digger, Extortionist, Liar - or Victim?
Not only was Oksana not affiliated in any way with Peace Over Violence, she and her attorneys had never even contacted the organization, prior to brazenly making this claim.
Peace Over Violence, which has a stellar reputation, wasted no time in making it clear that they had no desire to sully their reputation by being associated with Oksana Grigorieva in anyway.
Oksana and The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if anything will develop between Oksana Grigorieva and The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence.
Camille Hayes, Membership & Communications Coordinator forThe California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, told TMZ that Oksana contacted her group several weeks ago and offered her help.
Oksana and her lawyers have been in contact with the organization numerous times discussing what role Oksana could play, but no specifics have been decided. (They probably don’t want her, either, and are hoping she’ll just go away)
Oksana’s lack of credibility could prove to be a serious, and highly embarrassing problem for any organization.
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence would do well to take their cue from Peace Over Violence and steer clear of Oksana and her lies. See Oksana is Toxic - Another Lawyer Quits at the Worst Possible Time
Oksana only wants to promote herself at their expense, and the expense of real victims of domestic violence.
Oksana’s Domestic Violence Claims Have No Merit
Legitimate support groups for victims of domestic violence want nothing to do with Oksana and her lies. See Oksana Caught in another Lie – E-mail Proof She and Bodyguard Herzog WERE Lovers
Even during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (last month) not one of these groups rallied to Oksaka’s cause, or came to her defense.
One would think, with such a high profile case, domestic violence, and battered women’s support groups would be beating a path to Oksana’s door, begging to champion her cause.
But for the most part, Oksana and her unsubstantiated claims have been largely ignored.
When prominent, and well-respected domestic violence organizations, who work with true victims of domestic violence every day, don't buy Oksana’s story, that, in itself says a lot.
The facts, and the (manufactured) evidence simply do not support Oksana’s claims. _______________________________________________________________
*** © copyright 2010 Ruth Houston All Rights Reserved.
Ruth Houston is a New York-based infidelity expert who is frequently called on by the media to comment on high profile infidelity and popular infidelity issues in the news. She is the founder of www.InfidelityAdvice.com, the author of Is He Cheating on You? - 829 Telltale Signs, and publishes the Infidelity News and Views blog. To interview infidelity expert Ruth Houston, or have her speak at your next event, call 718 592-6029 or e-mail InfidelityExpert@gmail.com
For more articles about Oksana Grigorieva,Mel Gibson’s formerRussian mistress and their legal battles, see the articles below:
The TRUTH about Mel Gibson’s Child Support and How Much He REALLY Pays Oksana
Oksana Caught in another Lie – E-mail Proof She and Bodyguard Herzog WERE Lovers
Oksana is Toxic - Another Lawyer Quits at the Worst Possible Time
Herzog, Oksana’s Lover, Bodyguard, May Have Vital Info on Mel Gibson Extortion
10 Things About Kristian Herzog, Oksana Grigorieva's Secret Lover and Ex-Bodyguard
Oksana an Unfit Mother For Entrusting Baby Lucia’s Safety to Convicted Felon, Unlicensed Bodyguard
Oksana Practically Living with Convicted Felon Posing as Baby Lucia’s Bodyguard
Was It FAIR to Increase Mel Gibson’s Child Support to Oksana to $20,000 a Month?
No Oprah Interview for Oksana, Conflicting Reasons Why
Baby Lucia Loses Her Inheritance from Mel Gibson because of Oksana’s Greed
Did Oksana’s Greed Cost Baby Lucia Her Inheritance from Mel Gibson?
Oprah and 60 Minutes Fight Over Who Gets to Interview Oksana Grigorieva First
The Financial Bonanza Oksana Lost by Reneging on Her Signed Agreement with Mel Gibson
Oksana's Attorneys Issue Statement Against TMZ to Salvage Her Reputation
The GENEROUS Financial Offer Oksana Reneged on in Hopes of Extorting Mel Gibson for More
Oksana Grigorieva’s Secret Text Message Proves She Leaked Mel Gibson Tapes, and Why
Oksana Says She Needs $40,000 a Month to Raise Mel Gibson's Baby
Oksana Grigorieva: Gold Digger, Extortionist, Liar - or Victim?
Oksana Grigorieva’s $10 million Extortion Plot against Mel Gibson Backfires
NEWS ALERT: Oksana Grigorieva’s Sister Natalie Suspected of Leaking the Mel Gibson Tapes
The TRUTH about Mel Gibson and Oksana – as told to a Russian Newspaper by Oksana’s Friend
Oksana’s Lies Reunite Mel Gibson and Ex-Wife Robyn
Is Mel Gibson REALLY Moving to Australia or Not – and How Did This Rumor Start
Did Mel Gibson Cheat on his Russian Mistress, Oksana Grigorieva with a Polish Mistress?
Former Mel Gibson Mistress, Violet Kowal Gets 15 Minutes of Fame Saying Mel Was Abusive to Her Too
Comments
Your column is such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for daring to print the truth. I look forward to seeing Mr. Gibson cleared. You're the best, Ruth!
good job ms. houston. thank you for tell the truth!!
The title of this piece is misleading . Nowhere does this group say "her story doesn't ring true". That is simply your addition and assessment -- no more no less.
Peace Over Violence is done! Domestic Violence Victims can not trust to this organization any more. Peace Over Violence can not stop Domestic Violence. They are don't care about Victims. They are care just about a packet. And they are protecting just wealthy people for collecting more money for organization.
I WAS A HUMAN PUNCHING BAG IN THE MID-1970'S FOR MY ALCOHOLIC HUSBAND. WHEN COPS THOUGHT DV WAS A JOKE. MY HOME LOOKED LIKE VIETNAM -- AFTER A BOMB BLAST!
His RAGES, my endless TRIPS TO the HOSPITAL (Philadelphia cops didn’t think I was injured enough for an ambulance) my incoherent husband CAUSED a car ACCIDENT -- but WASN'T ARRESTED. HE actually DROPPED ME off a gurney onto the FLOOR, he was THAT drunk.
I LEFT HIM when he pointed a LOADED GUN at my 5-yr son … and did not think about HIM or his money. We escaped in only the clothes we had on – because my son's welfare and my SANITY were worth it.
LARRY KING, by broadcasting HER LIES ... YOU tried to make HER a "ROLE MODEL" for real abused women? SHAME ON YOU – in NO WAY was SHE ever one!
REAL VICTIMS cry REPEATEDLY for actual HELP – NOT contacting MEDIA OR PR-whoring lawyers! Abused women are always IN FEAR – for their LIVES! Not THINKING about $20-MILLION windfalls or A RECORDING career.
WOULD YOU BELIEVE this GOLD-DIGGER RUSSIAN (WHO ISN'T A CITIZEN of THIS COUNTRY) … DESERVES A PLATFORM FOR HER BLACKMAIL ...off abused women’s BACKS?
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence has denied association with her also. I have an email I received after I wrote to protest allowing her to become a spokesperson for domestic violence. They have issued a media release on the topic (see below). I think TMZ tood the hit because they published false info received directly from her laywer, Daniel Horowitz. How can lawyers get away with spreading lies?? Is there no code of ethics to follow while defending a client?
TMZ Article Misleading; Oksana Grigorieva Never Asked to be Domestic Violence Spokesperson
Sacramento, November 16, 2010—On November 13, the website TMZ published a headline which implied that the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence had pursued Oksana Grigorieva, the ex-girlfriend of Mel Gibson who has made claims of domestic violence in their relationship, to act as an agency spokesperson. This is incorrect. Ms. Grigorieva does not work for the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV) in any capacity.
As a domestic violence coalition we seek to validate victims/survivors by encouraging them to define their experiences and acknowledging that they are the experts in their own lives. Therefore, as an organization we seek to provide information and resources so victims/survivors can consider options and make empowered life choices. We advocate for all battered persons while respecting victims'/survivors’ rights to self-determination and control over their own lives. CPEDV feels that anyone who believes they have been victimized has a right to tell his or her story. However, Ms. Grigorieva was never asked to play an official role for CPEDV. Furthermore, CPEDV is not in a position to validate any of her claims. “That is not our role,” stated Tara Shabazz, Executive Director of CPEDV.
CPEDV is the statewide domestic violence coalition, and provides leadership on public policy issues, community education and training and professional services to its member programs. We are committed to raising public awareness about domestic violence by educating policymakers, media, individuals, and communities on effective and comprehensive intervention and prevention strategies to end domestic violence.
Shabazz also said that the TMZ article mischaracterized the role that her organization plays with individuals seeking information and resources on domestic violence.
“All people who contact our agency and identify themselves as domestic violence victims are provided with support,” she said. “Our agency offers information, education, or referrals to direct service providers in the person’s community. Ms. Grigorieva was never asked to be a spokesperson, or given any official role within our coalition. TMZ is a tabloid publication which writes its headlines to maximize traffic to its website. Those headlines do not necessarily reflect the stories they accompany, or the facts on the ground.”
CPEDV recognizes that domestic violence is a serious threat to the well-being of all women, children and men, and hold steadfast to the belief that safe homes and safe families are the foundation of a safe society. We affirm the rights of all persons to live without fear of abuse, oppression or the threat of violence, and believe every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
About CPEDV
The California Partnership to End Domestic Violence is California’s statewide domestic violence coalition, with over 150 member organizations and individuals. Working at the local, state and national levels for nearly 30 years, the California Partnership has a long track record of successfully passing over 100 pieces of legislation on behalf of domestic violence victims and their children. As the unified voice for California’s domestic violence agencies, CPEDV provides statewide leadership on public policy issues, offers professional training and services to domestic violence service providers and promotes public awareness through community outreach efforts. With offices in Sacramento, CPEDV’s member programs span the entire state.
A woman (Oksana) gets her teeth knocked out and a concussion and you all blindly side with her batterer? Who's the crazy one?
Jay Singer
If the woman was a real victim of domestic violence, she would have take her friend's advice and gone to the police not her lawyers. When she did not get what she expected, she made it up as she went along. She appears to be a fake inside and out.
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