Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a growing public health concern, with millions of individuals experiencing IPV each year. Consequences of IPV include psychological disturbances, changes Continue Reading »
Yakima deputy shot 3 times while helping domestic violence victim
A Yakima deputy was shot three times while helping a domestic violence victim Tuesday morning. The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office said deputies went to South Continue Reading »
Forces holding more abusers to account through strangulation law
Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire have both secured successful prosecutions in the 12 months since non-fatal strangulation became a specific offence in England and Wales. One year Continue Reading »
‘It’s not a red flag, it’s practicing to kill’: Increased punishment for strangulation in effect July 1
SB 0213/ HB 0248 establishes a 30-day minimum sentence for attempted strangulation or domestic assault involving strangulation. In addition, if the victim loses consciousness, the assailant Continue Reading »
New bill aims to prevent domestic violence
The Texas Council on Family Violence estimates one in three Texans will be a victim of domestic violence throughout their lifetime. But a new law Continue Reading »
Family justice center receives $2M donation from Teppers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – In less than a year, a family justice center that’s been in the works for more than six years…
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Revenge Porn: The Latest Research and Law Enforcement Efforts
Revenge porn is a uniquely modern phenomenon that shines a light on a fundamental flaw in how we approach consent, the internet, and acceptable behaviors Continue Reading »
Ohio’s new strangulation law results in 4 Clark County indictments in a month
Just more than a month after Ohio passed a law making strangulation a felony offense, four people have been charged with the crime in Clark Continue Reading »
Nobles bill makes reimbursement Crime Victims Compensation Program permanent for survivors of strangulation
Today, the governor signed into law Senate Bill 5070, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), to make permanent the reimbursement for the Crime Victims Compensation Program Continue Reading »
NY judges will get more power in setting bail, governor says
Judges in New York will have more discretion to jail people awaiting trial for alleged crimes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday night, a policy change Continue Reading »