In honor of the late Jana Mackey and other victims of domestic violence, a committed group of advocates has created Jana’s Campaign, Inc. with the single mission of reducing domestic and dating violence. “We believe it is our responsibility to use the story of Jana’s life and the story of her death to help reduce violence against women.” Through public awareness activities, educational programs and advocacy work, Jana’s Campaign aims to play a significant role in breaking the cycle of domestic violence and be a catalyst for social change.
Jana Mackey was well-known throughout Kansas for her advocacy for women’s rights. She had spent years volunteering to aid victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Jana also served as one of the youngest lobbyists at the Kansas state capitol supporting issues important to women. The most unlikely of domestic violence victims, the 25 year-old University of Kansas law student was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s home on July 3, 2008.
Our Actions
Partnering with other advocates, victims, the criminal justice system and lawmakers, Jana’s Campaign seeks to reduce and respond to domestic violence by pursuing a dual strategy. First, through public awareness related activities, the campaign encourages thousands of ordinary citizens to get actively involved in this serious issue. Secondly, Jana’s Campaign advocates focus on the key issues of prevention and education, intervention programs, and public policy advocacy.
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Please help Jana's Campaign. We need valuable financial resources to support our programs that work to reduce domestic and dating violence. All contributions are appreciated and tax deductible. Please make your contributions to:
Jana's Campaign
P.O. Box 647
Hays, KS 67601
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News
Brungardts’ Host Webinar for College Campuses
On February 29th, Christie and Curt Brungardt hosted a webinar about the important work of reducing sexual assault
and dating violence on college campuses. Sponsored by Campus Compact, this webinar reached several colleges and universities in the area. The Brungardts’ shared their personal story of violence, but more importantly, they discussed their work on engaging university students and faculty in reducing campus and community violence.
Teen Art Show Spotlights Jana
In recognition of teen dating violence awareness and prevention month, Wichita’s Start Strong campaign hosted a “Final Friday Teen Art show”
at the Shopkeeper’s Gallery on Friday, February 24th from 6-10pm. The featured artist Jordan Tarrant, produced a 3D image of our Jana. Christie and Curt Brungardt will also be speaking at the event. See news link
Board Members Push for VAWA
Jana’s Campaign board members, Mark Russell (Houston, Texas), and Curt Brungardt (Hays, Kansas) recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to ask federal lawmakers to
support the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Jennifer Berry Joins Jana’s Campaign Board
Jennifer Berry of San Diego, CA is the newest addition to Jana’s Campaign Board of Directors. Jennifer is an associate attorney with the law firm Zampi, Determan and Erickson LLP. She
earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Kansas in 2010 and earned a Masters of Law in Taxation from The University of San Diego school of Law. Prior to Law school, Jennifer spent five years working at the Kansas State Capital, where she first met Jana. She also attended Law school at KU, as a classmate of Jana. Berry says, “I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in all of the great work that Jana’s Campaign is doing across the country.”
Jana Mackey was well-known throughout Kansas for her advocacy for women’s rights. She had spent years volunteering to aid victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Jana also served as one of the youngest lobbyists at the Kansas state capitol supporting issues important to women. The most unlikely of domestic violence victims, the 25 year-old University of Kansas law student was found dead in her ex-boyfriend’s home on July 3, 2008.
