Why Employers Should Care About Domestic Violence And What They Can Do
While discussions of typical work-life policies and practices—such as childcare and flexibility—arise frequently, domestic violence silently disrupts work-life balance.
Bill giving unemployment benefits to domestic violence survivors advances in state House
A pair of state House committees unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday to extend unemployment benefits to domestic violence survivors and allow international team doctors to attend to players in the World Cup.
Merrillville officer back on force after paid leave from domestic violence accusations
A Merrillville Police officer accused in October of domestic violence has been reinstated to the force after being on paid leave since the accusations.
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Columbus police, advocates help domestic violence victims
Domestic violence cases have been on the rise in Columbus for two consecutive years, according to data from the Columbus Division of Police. A new partnership with the division and the Center for Family Safety and Healing at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is aimed at combating the problem.
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Advocates want to see laws protecting domestic violence survivors this legislative session
Voyles hopes to see laws passed this year to invest in prevention — including House Bill 1332 introduced by Rep. Josey Garcia of San Antonio, which would address policies for dating violence on school campuses. » GET MORE NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE: Sign up for Texas Standard’s weekly newsletters
NEPA domestic violence survivors, seniors at risk as federal funding hangs in limbo
Thousands of seniors and domestic violence survivors in NEPA rely on vital services, but a looming federal funding freeze could bring them to a devastating halt.
King County nonprofit worries Trump’s funding freeze would threaten safety of domestic violence survivors
Two-thirds of LifeWire's funding comes from federal agencies. Losing that would cause "catastrophic consequences" for victims of domestic violence.
Alexander Zverev heckled by fan for domestic violence accusations after losing Australian Open final
World No. 2 Alexander Zverev was forced to address previous domestic abuse allegations made against him after he was heckled by a member of the crowd after the Australian Open final on Sunday.
Raleigh officer shooting a somber reminder of domestic violence's toll
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman knows preventing domestic violence is a collective effort. Providing protection and safety for victims takes many different parties throughout a sensitive,
Advocate Gerrie Nel demands prison sentence for Alexis Bizos’ domestic violence
Advocate Gerrie Nel argues for a prison sentence for Alexis Bizos, convicted of assaulting his wife, as the case highlights failures in the justice system regarding gender-based violence.
LVMPD reviews fatal shooting by off-duty officer amid domestic violence incident
A domestic disturbance call on January 24 led to a fatal shooting involving an off-duty police officer in Boulder City.The incident began around 9:16 a.m. whe
‘Worst-case scenario’: Marjaree Mason Center reacts to Hanford homicide
Experts with the Marjaree Mason Center are reacting to Tuesday’s tragic domestic violence homicide in Hanford. Leticia Campos with the center said what happened to 22-year-old Madeline Cuevas is devastating,