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 »
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 »