By Projectq.us on 08/05/2016
“… A first of its kind CDC study in 2010 on intimate partner violence among LGBTQ people revealed that bisexual people experience higher levels of domestic violence than either their gay or straight counterparts. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.projectq.us/atlanta/lgbt_atlanta_targets_barriers_facing_domestic_violence_victims
By Times Union on 12/26/2016
“… Yet researchers are finding that for all their work training educators to combat the problem, school districts often overlook the very people who witness bullying the most: school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians and other support staff. An Albany-based nonprofit is hoping to help fill that gap with a new training program designed to help bus drivers respond to bullying incidents, particularly those related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. …”
By TWC News on 12/02/2016
“… The program “Starting the Conversation” aims to help educators and coaches talk to students and athletes about sexual assault. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/12/2/texas-education-agency-tackles-dating-violence.html
By The Shorthorn on 12/05/2016
“…Two social work professors will conduct research to gather more information about teen dating violence in this community, because not very much information exists. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.theshorthorn.com/news/social-work-professors-to-research-teen-dating-violence-in-myanmar/article_439a13a8-bb18-11e6-8bac-6bd7450bb19d.html
By El Paso Herald-Post on 12/09/2016
“…EPISD is working hand-in-hand with the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) to bring an educational program for students at Andress High School. …”
Read the entire article: http://elpasoheraldpost.com/program-helps-andress-students-identify-prevent-dating-violence/
By WBAY.com 12/31/2016
“…The openness has some believing salon workers could help save lives. Starting January 1st, Hain, will be required by law to have special training on how to handle conversations about domestic violence and sexual assault. …”
Read the entire article: http://wbay.com/2016/12/31/new-law-requires-illinois-hairdressers-to-get-domestic-violence-support-training/
By KSL.com 12/30/2016
“…In 2015, nearly half of all homicides were linked to domestic violence. That’s higher than normal (47 percent in 2015 versus 32 percent on average). …”
By Brit+CO on 01/17/2017
“… The proposed bill, which has been nicknamed the “slapping law” by many Russian media outlets, states any familial violence that does not result in injuries requiring hospital treatment or a necessary sick day at work will now be punished merely with a fine or community service after the first offense. If an incident occurs a second time, it could be considered criminal, but details as to what exactly that would mean are murky. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.brit.co/russia-domestic-violence-bill/
By Eurek Alert 01/12/2017
“…African-American women in abusive relationships use a variety of strategies pulled from three general categories to survive intimate partner violence (IPV), according to a new University at Buffalo study recently published in the journal Social Work. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-01/uab-sla011217.php
By Fox 61 on 01/17/2017
“…Advocates for domestic violence victims are urging Connecticut lawmakers to pass legislation in the upcoming session that makes offenders more accountable for their actions. …”
Read the entire article: http://fox61.com/2016/09/22/advocates-pushing-for-legislation-holding-state-domestic-violence-offenders-more-accountable/
