Broward triple murder sparks urgency for domestic violence advocacy
Dr. Joanette Brookes-George, a domestic violence survivor and activist, leads a support group now mourning the deaths of Mary ...
Women's eNews10d
Beyond Valentine’s Day: The Love We Celebrate and the Abuse We Ignore
Expanding the definition of domestic violence is not about diluting its meaning; it’s about making it more accurate.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation8d
Alice Springs domestic violence survivor's cry for help in wake of alleged murder
A domestic violence survivor says women in Alice Springs are "crying [out] for help" after the second alleged intimate partner homicide in the town this year, on Sunday. She says women are "scared ...
Click2Houston8d
Domestic violence is up in Texas. Survivors and supporters hope lawmakers will take action.
Russells’ death on Jan. 6 is part of an escalating trend and comes at a time when advocates are again beseeching lawmakers to broaden protections for domestic violence survivors. Advocates see a ...
Fox 46d
Hope Card: a new resource for domestic violence survivors
Last October, the Florida Legislature passed a bill establishing the Hope Card Program, a measure intended to aid victims of ...
Corvallis Gazette-Times11d
Ex-CARDV workers say how nonprofit treats POC victims of domestic violence needs to change
That goes for staff too. According to former workers, the agency is ill-equipped to support people of marginalized ...
Tulsa World13d
Letter: Oklahoma needs to do more to bring down rate of domestic violence
Domestic violence is not only a personal matter but a societal issue that affects the health, safety and overall well-being of entire communities. Survivors of domestic abuse often face ...
Victim of domestic violence speaks to ABC15
This Valentine’s Day, there is a safety alert about a difficult topic. While many are looking forward to celebrating the holiday all about love and romance on Friday, it can be triggering, or even ...
The Baltimore Sun8d
Maryland lawmakers divided over creating a registry of repeat domestic violence offenders
Nina Newman, an assistant state’s attorney who prosecutes special victims cases for the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, said survivors of domestic violence are finding ...
WAND11d
Karina's Law: Pritzker signs plan protecting domestic violence survivors from gun violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a plan into law Monday to protect domestic violence survivors by taking guns away from their abusers. Law enforcement will be responsible for ...
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Valentine’s Day event held to make care packages for domestic violence survivors
Staff with the Mundy Township Senior and Enrichment Center hosted their third annual Galentine’s Day event, making care packages for survivors of domestic violence and their children staying at ...