By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Women may have different symptoms and are more likely to die after acute aortic dissection than men, a new… Read More »
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County Manager Thanks Staff For COVID-19 Efforts
By Scott D. Yost It’s not known how much of a pay increase the Guilford County Board of Commissioners will provide county staff in the Continue Reading »
Two locals chart similar paths in law enforcement and victim advocacy
Sten Spinella, The Day, New London, Conn. May 30—Lindsey Michaels, a new, 28-year-old police officer who has long wanted to work in law enforcement, and Continue Reading »
San Jose shooter had history of domestic violence, sexual assault allegations
Written by Danielle Chiriguayo, produced by Bennett Purser and Brian Hardzinski A gunman in San Jose killed nine people and then himself at a light rail yard on Wednesday. The… Read More »
Salt Lake County leaders say pandemic has left kids vulnerable to abuse
“Police and child welfare workers in Utah’s most populous county confirmed fewer cases of child abuse in 2020 after the pandemic closed schools, churches and other places where adults tend… Read More »
Pinwheel gardens promote awareness for child abuse prevention
“Pinwheel gardens have popped up around Redding in April to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month. “One of the sparkling displays recently was planted in front of the Win-River Mini… Read More »
Art therapy for kids affected by crime
“After learning about the work of Camp HOPE [America] at the Ventura County Family Justice Center, members of the Westlake Women’s Club Art and Culture Committee collaborated with camp members… Read More »
Nashville to soon offer camp for child victims of domestic violence
“Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Nashville leaders are working to combat a different pandemic, one that is silently impacting 1 in 4 women and potentially thousands of children. “’Domestic violence is the pandemic… Read More »
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to raise awareness of impact of abuse
“Since 2013, thousands of local residents have joined The Center for Family Justice for its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, a mile-long fundraising walk through downtown Fairfield… Read More »
‘Horses do amazing things’: Children impacted by family violence find comfort, healing at High Point therapeutic riding center
By Lee Anne Denyer HORSEPOWER Therapeutic Learning Center is located in High Point and works with people of all ages and abilities. The group has Continue Reading »