DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

WINTER 2021

 

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that we are seeing a horrifying global surge in domestic violence

all over the world and is urging leaders to include protective measures in their pandemic plans.

The depth and scope of violence against children was a terrible problem before the pandemic.

Generational child abuse has grown exponentially for decades overwhelming schools, justice systems and communities.

 

Pope Francis says domestic violence against women ‘almost satanic’ – The Guardian

The Guardian

Police figures released last month showed there are about 90 episodes of violence against women in Italy every day and that 62% were cases of domestic

 

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European court tells Russia ‘urgent changes’ needed to curb domestic violence – CNN

CNN

… had not done enough to curb domestic violence and ordered Moscow to pay substantial compensation to four women who were victims of brutal attacks.

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State Auditor: Louisiana faces numerous challenges in addressing domestic violence – WBRZ

WBRZ

Just last year, 19 domestic violence deaths were recorded. As of Monday, 2021 has already seen 35. Auditors discovered that state agencies attempting …

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Court orders Russia to pay damages to survivors, take action against domestic violence on …

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The European Court of Human Rights said domestic violence against women in Russia is occurring on a “staggering scale.”

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The Difficulty of Recognizing Domestic Violence Against Men | Psychology Today

Psychology Today

Our stereotypes of gender make it difficult to view men as victims and women as perpetrators of domestic abuse; Female perpetrators tend to use …

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Jon Jones’ domestic violence charge dropped in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie

MMA Junkie – USA Today

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jones had a domestic violence charge against him dismissed Tuesday. In exchange, he pled no contest to a …

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Teen fled deadly domestic violence shooting to call 911, Simsbury police say – CT Insider

CT Insider

SIMSBURY — A teen escaped a home where police say two people died in a domestic violence shooting on Sunday. Deputy Police Chief Chris Davis said …

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Man shot and killed by Elizabethtown Police officer responding to domestic violence call – wdrb.com

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Officers responded to a home on Pleasant View Drive, near Dixie Highway and Pear Orchard Road, on a report of a “very serious domestic violence …

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Office on Violence Against Women Announces Awards to 11 Indian Tribal Governments to … – DOJ

DOJ

Office on Violence Against Women Announces Awards to 11 Indian Tribal Governments to Exercise Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction.

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Rural communities look for tailored solutions to domestic violence – YouTube

YouTube

As Canada’s rural, remote and northern communities continue to witness higher rates of death due to intimate partner violence, residents of …

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Utah does not have complete picture of how prevalent domestic violence is in state, report shows

The Salt Lake Tribune

“Without this data, our responses aren’t as informed,” said Liz Sollis, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition spokesperson. That means in many cases, …

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Boardman man arrested on domestic violence charge – WKBN.com

WKBN.com

A Boardman man who is on parole from a domestic violence conviction was arrested for domestic violence again on Saturday.

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A Call To Amend Domestic Violence Laws Nationwide To Include Coercion And Control – Forbes

Forbes

I’ve also previously written about legal defenses used against allegations of domestic violence or child sexual abuse.

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BCSO: Deputy fatally shot suspect after physical altercation | KOB 4

KOB 4

The call was about a domestic violence incident earlier in the evening at the Allsup’s on Coors and Blake SW. Deputies showed up to the apartment …

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Police: Officer Kills Man During Domestic Violence Call | Kentucky News – USNews.com

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ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky police officer responding to a domestic violence call fatally shot a man at the scene, authorities said.

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Man on parole for manslaughter faces domestic violence charge in Youngstown | WKBN.com

WKBN.com

A man who served 12 years in prison on a manslaughter conviction has been charged with domestic violence in municipal court.

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I am a child of domestic violence, and I am breaking my silence | Anonymous | The Guardian

The Guardian

Children are often invisible in coverage of domestic violence, but the trauma trails us our whole lives. This is excruciating to write, …

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Maine crime statistics fail to show extent of domestic violence – Portland Press Herald

The Portland Press Herald

State Department of Public Safety figures suggest domestic violence assaults have dropped for the sixth year running, but many cases are never …

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Monroe County commissioner accused of domestic violence – WPLG Local 10

WPLG Local 10

Martinez, 46, was elected to the county commission in November 2020. According to an arrest report, domestic violence accusations against him go much …

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Government to publish new domestic violence strategy – YouTube

YouTube

The government says it will shortly publish a new cross-departmental strategy on domestic violence – focusing on crimes which mainly affect women …

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‘We needed help’: Family of Nashville domestic violence victim says – The Tennessean

The Tennessean

Michaela Carter, left, poses for a photo with her mother, Kimberly Jones-. This story involves details of domestic violence. If you need assistance, …

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The police team tackling domestic violence – YouTube

YouTube

Domestic abuse is a crime that has not historically been treated as seriously as knife crime or murder.

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France stunned as judo star’s coach cleared of domestic violence – The Guardian

The Guardian

French sports stars and politicians have expressed anger at the acquittal of a coach accused of domestic violence against the Olympic judo …

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Police fear more domestic violence cases this holiday season | wusa9.com

WUSA9.com

They’re both survivors of domestic violence and recall relentless abuse at the hands of an ex-boyfriend several years ago.

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Video | Marcell Ozuna arrest in domestic violence case | 11alive.com

11Alive.com

Bodycam footage released from the day Marcel Ozuna was arrested in a domestic violence case back in May 2021 shows his hands around his wife’s …

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Domestic Violence Survivor Talks about Warning Signs of Financial Abuse | News | wkow.com

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“That’s when I learned I was being financially abused.” Chrystal is among the 96% of people that experience financial abuse as part of domestic …

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Resource Library – NNEDV

NNEDV

close Exit Site If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, or call a local hotline, or the U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline at …

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European Conference on Domestic Violence – Photos | Facebook

Facebook

European Conference on Domestic Violence, Belfast BT7 1NN. 282 likes. The European Conference on Domestic Violence is a 4-Day international …

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Police reporting can undermine domestic violence victims, language analysis shows

The Conversation

I believe this is a prevalent problem in cases of domestic abuse. In my work with Nick Lynn, a former UK domestic violence specialist officer, …

OSCE Mission, Kosovo Police launch joint campaign against domestic violence | OSCE – OSCE

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Suspect fires 12 rounds at police during domestic violence call – WAVE 3

WAVE 3

Investigators said the shoot out happened on McElroy Street and Sulphur Avenue Thursday evening around 8 p.m. after officers got a call on a domestic …

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‘I was murdered’: video brings domestic violence victims back to life to warn others | Reuters

Reuters

“I was Michal Sela,” the dead woman says, looking straight into the camera. “In 2019, I was murdered by the man who was my husband, …

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Dying to Divorce: Turkish women’s campaign against domestic violence is set for Oscars …

The Guardian

Two British film-makers have shone a light on a campaigning lawyer and her clients in an expose of misogyny and dangerous politics.

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Domestic violence and the holidays: What you should know and how to help – – KUSI News

KUSI News

They provide options for shelter from domestic abuse, hotlines, … When it is safe, call the confidential 24-hr domestic violence hotline at …

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Domestic abuse accounts for one in eight crimes in London – BBC News

BBC

Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid, said reported incidents of domestic abuse are “likely to be the tip of the iceberg”. “Many survivors do …

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Domestic abuse offenders in England – not their victims – to be moved away from the family …

The Guardian

Local councils are looking to minimise disruption to children but concerns remain about safety and the underfunding of refuges.

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MPD: 1 woman dead, another in critical condition after domestic violence shooting – FOX10 News

FOX10 News

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) — The Mobile Police Department continues to investigate a domestic violence shooting that has left one woman dead and another …

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Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman, 21, arrested for DUI weeks after domestic violence arrest – NBC News

NBC News

21-year-old Kansas state lawmaker suspected of DUI weeks after domestic violence arrest. At the time of the DUI arrest, Aaron Coleman was out on …

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Domestic violence in the Concho Valley | ConchoValleyHomepage.com

ConchoValleyHomepage.com

Mackailyn Johnson takes a look at domestic violence and the rise during the holidays. In part one of this two-part series, one domestic violence …

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Wichita Police on Twitter: “Today the Domestic Violence Intervention and Reduction Team (DIVRT …

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Today the Domestic Violence Intervention and Reduction Team (DIVRT) responded to a domestic violence situation in Wichita and helped ease the …

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Pregnant woman’s quick thinking leads to domestic violence arrest | KUTV

KUTV

In Utah according to a spokeswoman and local domestic violence advocate, one in three women and one in seven men experience violence in …

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NFL’s Zac Stacy, Mario Edwards Jr. accused of domestic violence – Deadspin

Deadspin

(TW: domestic violence, assault). It appears the NFL’s program that purports to educate players and staff about domestic violence is going really …

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Domestic Violence Declined During Covid-19 Lockdowns – Route Fifty

Route Fifty

While documented simple and aggravated assaults dropped, reports of domestic violence rose for a variety of reasons, a new report shows.

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Ex-NFL player Zac Stacy arrested at Orlando International Airport after video of abuse goes viral

Orlando Sentinel

The Oakland Police Department said its officers responded to an emergency call Saturday around 2:30 p.m. and determined “a domestic violence …

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Domestic violence cases on the rise nationwide – Yahoo News

Yahoo News

FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice explains why domestic violence cases are on the rise and what you can do if you’re a victim.

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Video of former NFL player shines light on domestic violence – WINK News

WINK News

Christy Carpenter is a survivor of domestic violence. “It was a brutal, brutal attack,” Carpenter said. For her, seeing that video was like reliving a …

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Domestic violence victim’s family uses her death to warn others about relationship red flags

Yahoo! Sports

In the 14 years since Latasha Norman’s death, her family has retold her story to get other people out of abusive relationships.

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Tampa Bay domestic violence survivor weighs in on graphic Zac Stacy assault video | WFLA

WFLA

Lariana Forsythe is the CEO of CASA, Community Action Stops Abuse, the certified domestic violence center in Pinellas County.

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Watch Now: Stay safe from domestic violence over the holidays | News | auburnpub.com

Auburn Citizen

The holidays are a time where we can see a rise in domestic violence. A story from Kentucky went viral when a 16-year-old girl was rescued from an …

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Video shows former NFL player involved in domestic violence in Florida – YouTube

YouTube

Home surveillance video shows a former NFL player attacking his ex-girlfriend near their 5-year-old son.

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Domestic violence – oesterreich.gv.

oesterreich.gv.

Not all of our contents and services are available in English yet. We ask for your understanding and like to assure that we are steadily working on …

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Addressing Wage Equity & Economic Justice at All Levels of Our Movement – VAWnet.org

VAWnet.org

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. In this breakout session, …

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Woman killed in domestic violence incident, Ansonia police say | Connecticut News | wfsb.com

WFSB

ANSONIA, CT (WFSB) – A woman is dead in what Ansonia police described as a domestic violence incident. It happened inside a home on Root Avenue …

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Ansonia police identify woman killed in domestic attack, husband arrested – WFSB

WFSB

Ansonia police have identified a mother of three who was killed in what they’re calling a domestic violence incident.

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The Problem With Jon Stewart | Apple TV+ – YouTube

YouTube

Domestic violence doesn’t always look like a bruise. April Ross and Janet Paulsen join Jon to talk about their experiences with domestic violence, …

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Police: Husband charged with killing wife in domestic violence homicide in Ansonia home

Connecticut Post

The Root Avenue residence in Ansonia, Conn., where a female victim was fatally wounded in what police described as a domestic violence homicide on …

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Lynda Gantt: Watch for indicators; survive domestic violence – Santa Ynez Valley News

Santa Ynez Valley News

Domestic violence is defined as an “act carried out with the intention of causing physical harm or injury to another person. The best predictor of …

Barriers and facilitators of disclosures of domestic violence by mental health service users … – Cambridge University Press

Full Coverage

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Our Sisters’ House leadership proves the importance of culturally specific domestic violence …

Real Change

Unlike many organizations serving domestic violence survivors and victims, OSH offers culturally specific care for African American and Black clients.

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Domestic violence: It’s never simple | Guest Column | Islands’ Sounder

Islands’ Sounder

It’s usually way more complicated, especially when violence and abuse (including sexual abuse) come from an intimate partner or family member. The …

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Sacramento Deputies Seize Weapons Cache During Domestic Violence Arrest – CBS Sacramento

CBS Sacramento

Deputies responding to a report of domestic violence in Sacramento County arrested a man who was also found to be in possession of a dozen …

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Domestic Violence in Santa Cruz County is at an All-Time High—What’s the Solution …

Good Times Santa Cruz

Monarch Services co-Executive Director Kalyne Foster Renda says that healing trauma is an essential part of solving domestic abuse. By Aiyana …

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Ansonia Police responded to a domestic violence incident turned homicide. – WFSB

WFSB

This domestic violence case is currently under investigation. Once the families have been notified, police will release the name of the suspect …

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Cosponsors – HR4916 – 117th Congress (2021-2022): Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act

Congress.gov

Cosponsors of H.R.4916 – 117th Congress (2021-2022): Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act.

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Girl rescued in US after using TikTok domestic violence hand signal – video | Technology …

The Guardian

Girl rescued in US after using TikTok domestic violence hand signal – video. Play Video. 2:30. A 16-year-old girl was rescued in Kentucky after …

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This kidnapped teen used a TikTok hand signal to find help – Deseret News

Deseret News

… platform ‘Tik Tok’ to represent violence at home — I need help — domestic violence,” the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

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Off-duty Buffalo Police officer charged in 2 domestic violence incidents | wgrz.com

WGRZ

— An off-duty Buffalo Police officer is finding himself on the other side of the law following his arraignment on domestic violence related charges.

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Greek minister urges victims to ‘speak up’ amid wave of domestic violence | Femicide | The Guardian

The Guardian

The country has seen a rise in domestic violence cases so far in 2021, accentuated by a number of brutal murders of women that have dominated media …

Domestic Abuse Act 2021 – Legislation.gov.uk – Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Full Coverage

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RCSD: SCDC warden arrested, charged with domestic violence – ABC Columbia

ABC Columbia

RCSD: SCDC warden arrested, charged with domestic violence. Nov 2, 2021 6:12 PM EDT. Mike Olson,. COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County …

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Family: Mississippi domestic violence victim dies six months after alleged assault | WKRG

WKRG

McNaughton was arrested in October 2020 for domestic violence assault involving the same victim, according to the Gautier Police Department.

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Telling Becky’s story: Friends speak out to help son, other domestic violence victims

The Denver Channel

In hindsight, Rebecca Zahradka’s friends and coworkers recognize the warning signs of domestic violence. Now, they are telling her story to help …

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How to prevent another death like Gabby Petito’s – Vox

Vox

Domestic violence deaths are preventable. We asked experts how to stop them.

Report domestic violence – Denmark in Ghana – Denmark in Ghana

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Victim of Jackson County domestic violence assault dies six months after attack – WLOX

WLOX

Terrance McNaughton has been arrested at least three times in connection to domestic violence incidents against Nina Cumbest. Cumbest died Nov. 2 six …

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Man accused of killing 3 women, injuring 2 in domestic violence attack – Yahoo News

Yahoo News

Wednesday. Police responded to a domestic violence call on the 800 block of Whitaker Lane shortly after 6 p.m, per a press release. When officers …

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Fighting Domestic Violence – Kiran Inc

Kiran Inc

Kiran’s mission is to end the cycle of abuse and to serve and empower South Asian victims of domestic violence in North Carolina by providing …

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Kansas lawmaker arrested on domestic violence charge – KMBC

KMBC

Kansas lawmaker arrested on domestic violence charge. He was being held without bond ahead of a court appearance scheduled for Monday.

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Record number of domestic abuse victims made homeless – The Guardian

The Guardian

Domestic abuse caused nearly one in six new homelessness cases in England between April and June, with numbers rising even as the overall increase …

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Breaking the cycle of domestic violence starts with education on available services and not …

WGLT

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, though raising awareness and preventing abuse year-round is the focus of Mid Central Community …

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Kansas Rep. arrested in domestic violence charge

FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV

Aaron Coleman has been arrested on a domestic violence charge. Coleman was arrested by the Overland Park Police Department on suspicion of …

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Mom Who Lost Daughter to Domestic Violence Works to Save Lives | PEOPLE.com

People.com

How a Mom Who Lost Daughter to Domestic Violence Honors Her Memory by Working to Save Lives. Sarah Browder was murdered in 2012 by her husband, who …

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How you can help ‘rise up against domestic violence’ – Fort Waynes NBC

Fort Waynes NBC

The Fort Wayne police department’s Victim Assistance unit helps domestic violence survivors get orders of protection, nagivate the court system, and …

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Iowa loses key funding as domestic violence deaths rise – KCCI

KCCI

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office says this year is shaping up to be the deadliest year for domestic violence deaths in the state in the last …

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More than 100 domestic violence suspects arrested in Tulare County operation – ABC30 Fresno

ABC30

In all, officers arrested 109 suspects wanted for violent crimes across Tulare County this month. If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know …

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EDITORIAL: Recognize the signs of domestic violence | Opinion | tiftongazette.com

Tifton Gazette

Domestic violence is a problem everywhere, including Tifton, Tift County and South Georgia. A large percentage of 911 calls and law-enforcement …

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