Jean Morrison
NAME: Jean Morrison
AGE: 38
HOME: Canyon Country
PROFESSION: Owner of Morrison Communications, which specializes in media relations, event planning and nonprofit development; volunteer co-founder since 1993 of the local chapter of the “Clothesline Project,” a traveling display of decorated T-shirts created by women who have been sexually, physically or emotionally abused.
LATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: One of 10 “Women of the Year” in 2000 selected by the Los Angeles County Commission for Women, for her work to end violence against women.
GOALS FOR 2001: To move the local chapter of the “Clothesline Project” out of her garage and into a Van Nuys office, making it more accessible for victims. The move will enable her to better document the 800 T-shirts in the collection that demonstrate powerful messages of hurt and healing from victims. She also plans to launch the San Fernando Valley Youth Violence Prevention Network, a resource of statistics, contacts and information for police, educators, parents and community groups trying to fight youth violence.
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