"In the time it takes to watch this video, 42 women in North America will have been affected by domestic violence." The above is the opening quote from "Janine," the new video from Jake Clemons, created with the intention of helping and healing those affected by domestic violence. Jake's words and music explain very clearly why the singer-songwriter-musician is so passionate about supporting and encouraging women who are victims and survivors of abuse.
To take action, Clemons has created The Janine Project (JanineProject.com,) a new online resource to further educate, help and protect women who have suffered life threatening relationships whether directly or indirectly. The website will provide general information on local shelters throughout the world, as well as what victims need to do in order to "Get out while you can - This isn't love."
States Jake Clemons: "Speaking about domestic abuse has to stop being taboo. By allowing fear and discomfort to be reasons these conversations don't take place creates a haven for this dangerous reality to propagate. Safety is a basic human right, and when there's a reality in the United States of 1 in 7 men and 1 in 4 women being a victim of severe physical violence it only becomes obvious that we're not talking about it enough. These offenses are largely disproportionate against woman. As a human living in a masculine driven society and as a man; a man with a mother, a sister, a female partner & a daughter, I have an obligation to promote the value of gender equality, to stand against women being seen as lesser and actively pursue a better, safer environment for us all to live in. This starts with the safety of being able to speak about these issues. Open conversations can diffuse the power of fear and hopefully diminish the harmful climate we, as a society have allowed this cultural ill to continue to exist. I'm inspired by the strength of resilience. The video for "Janine" and the Janine Project were created to encourage a conversation that will hopefully lead victims to a safe place of survivorship and abusers to seek help as well & stop hurting others. Fear is not a place where love can grow. If you're in a relationship ruled by fear, get out while you can, this isn't Love!"
VIDEO: "Janine" by Jake Clemons
Clemons would also like to lend his voice in support to all of those involved with The Women's March earlier this year that protested against and brought awareness to multiple issues affecting women as well as to all those that are defending women's rights as many of those rights are now under attack by lawmakers in the US and other parts of the world.
To broaden the educational outreach, Clemons and The Janine Project are extending invitations to local shelters to hand out information at his live shows. This will help spread the word about fighting domestic abuse and give the shelters the much needed exposure in communities throughout the world. Many affected by violence feel isolated and alone in their struggles and don't realize there is a support system available to them. Clemons is working towards shining a light on this all too common issue...one show at a time.
JanineProject.com will be launched in conjunction with the release of the video. "Janine is a featured track on Clemons' most recent album Fear + Love, released in January, 2017 on BMG.
In addition, Jake will soon be on the road and performing in the following cities!
May 25, 2017 Big Four Station Park - Jeffersonville Indiana
May 28, 2017 Abbey Road On The River Festival - Jeffersonville Indiana
June 23, 2017 The Wonder Bar - Asbury Park - New Jersey
June 24, 2017 Rockland-Bergen Music Festival - Tappan New York
July 19, 2017 Cadillac Lounge - Toronto Ontario Canada
July 21, 2017 Empire Rockfest - Belleville Ontario Canada
Aug 8, 2017 City Winery - Chicago Illinois
Aug 10, 2017 Motor City Casino - Detroit Michigan
It's time to give a voice to those who are unable to raise their own.
