A man was sentenced to nine years in prison for strangulation and assault while on felony release. On Monday, the Office of the Attorney General Continue Reading »
Jenny Martin: Teens, TikTok and mental health
Social media can be a force for good, making us more informed by sharing and learning from others and promoting mental health. TikTok seems to Continue Reading »
Strangulation emerges as a major concern for domestic violence care providers in Michigan
“We’ve had a victim who’s probably been strangled close to 20 times,” said Hannah Gottschalk, a domestic violence service provider in mid-Michigan. “The non-fatal impacts Continue Reading »
The DA’s office is making headway toward a Family Justice Center in King City
The DA’s office is making headway toward a Family Justice Center in King City. Good afternoon. Tajha Chappellet-Lanier here with an update from South County….
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‘It can happen to you’: After daughter’s death, Oregon woman champions strangulation kit legislation
Hundreds of bills are making their way through Salem right now, and any Oregonian has the right to weigh in on whether they become law. As this Continue Reading »
Here are Rockford’s top priorities in Springfield this year, headlined by a grim outlook for pension payments
ROCKFORD — Every year, Rockford has a lobbying group in Springfield that works to support bills that would bring back funding for Rockford or change…
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A Model For Getting Domestic Violence Survivors Wraparound Support
This story was originally published by California Health Report. Nina stared at the job listing. She felt as though it had been written just for her….
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West Virginia trooper charges Bridgeport man with strangulation
A 25-year-old Bridgeport man has been charged with felony strangulation. State Police Cpl. B.W. Claypool has accused Jeffrey John Farmer Jr. of strangling his ex-girlfriend Continue Reading »
New non-fatal strangulation offence comes into force
The Department of Justice has announced the specific offence of non-fatal strangulation and asphyxiation will come into force today. The new offence strengthens the law Continue Reading »
‘Gabby Petito Act’ filed in Florida Senate to protect domestic violence victims
After Gabby Petito’s disappearance and death made headlines in August 2021, her family is working to make sure others in a similar position can get help. Petito Continue Reading »