Her 24-year-old son, Dylan McGinnis, was shot and killed by alleged shooter Travis Lang, 23, in Indianapolis when McGinnis drove a female friend to meet Continue Reading »
Family Justice Center offers services to victims of violence
If you’ve ever walked out of a salon or a barber shop sporting a new hairstyle, you know what a boost it can be to…
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New Orleans residents march to call attention to uptick in domestic violence
KENNER, La. — Thursday advocates and survivors hit the streets in purple marching to end domestic violence. Down Loyola Avenue to the steps of city…
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Local organization hosts Camp Hope America-Alabama, pathway to healing for children with trauma
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — This week One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center is hosting ‘Camp Hope America-Alabama.’ This is for children who have been impacted by…
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Marquette’s Institute for Women’s Leadership publishes white paper looking at impact of pandemic on court services for domestic abuse survivors
During the COVID-19 pandemic there was a reduced number of temporary restraining orders filed by domestic abuse survivors despite evidence that violence at home increased…
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New Mexico high court ruling makes it easier for domestic violence victims to get protection orders
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Monday that state law does not require victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or…
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Neurological Complications Secondary to Intimate Partner Violence: A Brief Review and Case of Posterior Cerebral Artery Cerebrovascular Accident Following Domestic Abuse
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 »