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Lawmakers tackling domestic violence as numbers increase
Three domestic violence deaths happened within weeks of each other in Canton, Ridgeland and Jackson. According to the ...
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Training stylists to spot signs of domestic violence
Tennessee has a law requiring licensed cosmetologists to be trained on how to spot signs of domestic violence and one ...
Legislator pushes for federal law to follow Tennessee’s lead on training licensed cosmetologists about signs of domestic violence
The proposal is modeled after a 2022 Tennessee program that offered training to over 50,000 beauty professionals to recognize ...
MD bill would cover cosmetic, restorative care for domestic violence survivors
New legislation in the Maryland General Assembly aims to remove some financial barriers for domestic violence survivors. Survivor Tamika Paige made it her life’s mission to ensure survivors have what ...
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Domestic violence is up in Texas. Survivors and supporters hope lawmakers will take action.
Russells’ death on Jan. 6 is part of an escalating trend and comes at a time when advocates are again beseeching lawmakers to broaden protections for domestic violence survivors. Advocates see a ...
Domestic violence helpline posters pulled from Greenville County Library
Safe Harbor said its posters promoting a domestic violence helpline are being taken down at the Greenville County Library. Safe Harbor is a non-profit organization that offers a continuum of services ...
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Madeline Kingsbury Foundation holds domestic violence event
The Madeline Kingsbury Foundation held its first event, "Love Shouldn't Hurt," in Winona Thursday night, to remember Maddie's ...