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Hope Solo loses bid to have domestic violence case thrown out

By Los Angeles Times on 07/08/2016

“…Hope Solo he record-setting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s soccer team, has lost her bid to have a two-year domestic violence case thrown out of court, setting the stage for a trial in Washington state, according to Seattle TV station KOMO. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-sn-hope-solo-domestic-violence-20160608-snap-story.html

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Elizabeth Crawford Speaks at the “Stop the Violence Conference” at Missouri State University

 

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, Elizabeth Crawford was a keynote speaker at Missouri State University for the Stop the Violence Conference. Attendees were given a presentation by Crawford in order to bring attention and awareness to the effects of domestic violence on the African-American community. Her speech, titled “Trauma and Domestic Violence in the African American Community,” not only had a powerful impact on the audience, but also brought more attention to a topic oftentimes ignored and overlooked.

 

 

 

Thank you, Elizabeth Crawford, for your wonderful presentation!

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Teen boy accused of killing 13-year-old sister after mother finds body at home

By Los Angeles Times on 07/20/2016

“..14-year-old boy in Rocklin killed his younger sister Tuesday morning and left her body in her bedroom, where it was discovered by their mother, according to local media reports. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-rocklin-girl-killed-teen-arrested-mother-finds-body-20160720-snap-story.html

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NCFM Liaison Greg Andresen announces HUGE news, $13 million in funding for services for male victims!

By NCFM on 08/13/2016

“… The NSW Government has committed to providing $13 million over four years for Victims Services to pilot new responses for male victims of domestic and family violence, through expert NGO support …”

Read the entire article: http://ncfm.org/2016/08/news/domestic-abuse-violence/ncfm-liaison-greg-andresen-announces-huge-news-13-million-in-funding-for-services-for-male-victims/

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Shelter for male domestic violence victims draws attention

By Thecabin.com on 08/25/2016

“…”This is genderless,” Miller said. He said they no longer use the word “battered” when talking about victims and shelters because “that implies you have to have bruises. You don’t. . It’s about power and control, as opposed to just physical.” …”

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A man was suffocated to death in the hospital. The suspect? His wife, a retired nurse.

By The Washington Post on 08/31/3016

“… When Henry “Butch” Sochalski’s heart monitor started to sound, hospital personnel rushed into his room, where they said his wife, a former nurse, had been hovering for weeks — micromanaging Sochalski’s medications and hindering his doctors from doing their jobs. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/08/31/a-man-was-suffocated-to-death-in-the-hospital-the-suspect-his-wife-a-retired-nurse/?wpisrc=nl_most-draw5&wpmm=1

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Advocacy group claims students accused of sexual assault at universities treated unfairly

By The Daily Universe on 09/01/2016

“… The report is a result of SAVE’s study into how the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights’ 2011 “Dear Colleague Letter” has affected campus investigations of sexual assault cases. SAVE claims the letter has led to a pattern of systemic discrimination against students accused of sexual assault at universities. …”

Read the entire article: http://universe.byu.edu/2016/09/01/advocacy-group-claims-students-accused-of-sexual-assault-at-universities-treated-unfairly/

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