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Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Here's how we can help them
In our national discussions on domestic and family violence, much of the focus is rightly on the women experiencing the ...
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Army Stands Strong Against Domestic Violence: Breaking the Silence, Offering Support
October, recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, serves as an important reminder for the Army community to unite in breaking the silence surrounding domestic abuse. Facilitating these ...
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Domestic violence is up in Texas. Survivors and supporters hope lawmakers will take action.
Why people are moving and staying here A book and brochures on display at the ... Videos Find local resources through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. For 24/7 assistance, call 800-799-7233 ...
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What Is Domestic Abuse?
Domestic abuse is more than just hitting, shoving, and other physical attacks. It’s a pattern of controlling behaviors. The goal always is to get and keep power over an intimate partner.
CT lawmakers OK measure to shield domestic abuse victims fleeing for safety. Here’s what it does.
Scanlon told the Courant that the CCADV serves around 40,000 people, adding that the length of stay for victims of domestic ...
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How Women’s Advocates created a groundbreaking shelter for victim-survivors of domestic violence
In the early 1970s, women across Minnesota calling a legal information telephone line told staffers that they were experiencing physical abuse from their partners. In 1971, a group of St. Paul ...
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How Black women face 600% higher risk of abuse
Recent statistics have unveiled a disturbing pattern of domestic violence within Black communities, highlighting an urgent need for awareness and intervention. The National Coalition Against ...
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More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages
The family violence watchdog has warned that child victims of domestic abuse are being left with nowhere to turn as vital services struggle to stay afloat. A new report from the domestic abuse ...
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Number of suicides due to domestic abuse only ‘tip of iceberg’, charity warns
The number of domestic abuse victims taking their own lives is only the “tip of the iceberg”, experts have warned, after a report found the majority of abuse-related deaths last year were ...
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Domestic violence is up in Texas. Survivors and supporters hope lawmakers will take action.
Recommended Videos Find local resources through the National Domestic Violence Hotline. For 24/7 assistance, call 800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788. TYLER — Cheyenne Russell was settling ...