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Domestic violence cases on the rise

Domestic violence advocates push for action after Harris County killing leaves children hiding

According to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Harris County has received between 45,000 and 50,000 domestic violence calls annually over the past three years. Advocates say reduci...

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two deadly domestic violence cases, one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers, have sparked a national conversation about domestic violence prevention reso...

An Unthinkable Extreme of Domestic Violence: Killing Multiple Relatives

The Shreveport, La., slaying of eight children was an example of what experts call family annihilation.

‘Not a silent crime’: Deadly month of domestic violence highlights danger in Clark County

During a panel discussion hosted by SafeNest, Henderson Police Chief Reggie Rader said the problem has persisted since his early days as an officer with the Metropolitan Police Dep...

Understanding domestic violence: experts point to early warning signs

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Just 12 days after a Shreveport man killed seven children and a cousin and injured three others, experts say the case highlights how domestic violence can...

Intimate Partner Abuse on the Rise

A recent report by the US Department of Justice identified an increase in domestic violence since 2020.

Vancouver police investigate domestic violence homicide

Vancouver police are investigating a domestic violence homicide after finding a woman stabbed to death late Thursday night at a residence in central Vancouver. A man has been hospi...

Counselling, early intervention keeping domestic‑violence cases under control in Melaka, says state exco

MELAKA, May 24 — Counselling sessions and advisory services provided by the National Population and Family Develop...

Wichita domestic violence officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

The officer had served on the Domestic Intervention & Violence Prevention Team, which works to address domestic violence and abuse in the community.

The Myths That Silence Male Victims of Family Violence

Men experience intimate partner violence at rates that would shock most people. The post The Myths That Silence Male Victims of Family Violence appeared first on The Good Men Proj...

Orthopedists face barriers in intimate partner violence screening

Intimate partner violence, defined as abuse or aggression that occurs in an intimate relationship, affects millions of people in the United States each year, according to the CDC.I...

Deadly domestic violence cases stir calls for more prevention resources for Black communities

Two headline-grabbing, deadly domestic violence cases, one in Louisiana and the other in Virginia targeting Black mothers, have sparked a national conversation about domestic viole...

Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia’s main law on domestic violence does not protect everyone facing abus...

When Family Becomes the Most Complicated Legal Problem You Will Ever Face

Facing legal challenges within the family can be overwhelming, especially when domestic violence is involved. ... Read more

Canada high court recognizes new civil wrong of intimate partner violence

The Supreme Court of Canada recognized intimate partner violence as a new civil wrong on Friday. The majority said it is a “pernicious social ill” that the law must address. Six ju...

The Legacy of Intergenerational Violence/ Silence, part 1 By Sara Wright

 Patriarchy begins at home. Author’s Note:  One reason I am sharing this story is that I hope that it will ease another round of suffering. However,  I would dearly like to believe...

New DC bills seek to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro are working together in an effort to help victims and survivors of domestic violence get justice and keep them safe. “On...

Domestic Violence and Child Custody in Illinois

If you are living with domestic violence and worried about what it means for you and your children, you are not alone. You may be wondering whether the court will believe you, whet...

When Domestic Violence Is In The Headlines, This Is What Happens To Survivors Like Me

The author as a young child.Whenever a story about domestic violence makes headlines, there is always a moment of shock, a cycle of coverage and then, eventually, silence ― until i...

The Alarmingly Common Reality Of Men Killing Their Partners And Children

Shootings like the ones carried out by Justin Fairfax and Shamar Elkins happen at least once a day in the U.S.

Quebec tables bill allowing people to obtain domestic violence history of partners

QUÉBEC — The sister of a Quebec woman allegedly killed by her partner is urging politicians at the provincial legislature to set partisanship aside and rapidly adopt new legislatio...

Are You a Survivor of Intimate Partner Violence? Here are Some of Your Remedies

If you are a victim of IPV, here are some of the legal...

Cell video played in court captures deadly domestic attack on Scarborough woman

A key piece of evidence in a fatal case of intimate partner violence played in court Wednesday captured a verbal altercation that turned physical.