By WFTV news 04/26/2016

“…The Florida Supreme Court sent a letter to Collins, denying a plea deal that she worked out for a public reprimand and ordering her to take anger management courses and a domestic violence course. …”

By The Herald-News

“…During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, there is much emphasis on the horrible realities of the crime. Dr. Natalia Tapia, director of the Lewis University Criminal Social Justice Graduate Program, noted statistics indicate that physically abused children’s birth parents are the perpetrators of the abuse in the majority of the reported cases. …”

By OZY 04/30/2016

“…Across the Emerald Isle, a growing number of male domestic-abuse victims are seeking succor and support, according to Amen Support Services, which is dedicated to male survivors of domestic violence. The organization, the only one in Ireland of its kind, received 6,600 “contacts” in 2014 — phone calls, emails, texts, posts, counseling and court accompaniment. That marks a 42 percent increase from 2010. …”

Science Daily 04/26/2016

“…Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems, according to a new study. The study found that 42 percent of US adult male inmates who did not take psychedelic drugs were arrested within six years for domestic battery after their release, compared to a rate of 27 percent for those who had taken drugs such as LSD, psilocybin (commonly known as magic mushrooms) and MDMA (ecstasy). …”

Read the entire article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160426091744.htm

By Philly 04/26/2016

“…Her son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted of stealing tens of millions of dollars of her assets. Her grandson Philip Marshall testified against his father and helped put him in jail. …”

By News Max 04/13/2016

“…According to the nonprofit organization Safe Horizon, men are victims of nearly three million physical assaults in the United States connected to domestic violence. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/Wife-Sets-Sleeping-Husband-on-Fire-Say-Police/2016/04/13/id/723685/#ixzz46ID1oB2M

By WMTW 04/13/2016

“…Caring Unlimited, a resource program for victims, now offers wearable personal alarms. The devices send a signal directly to police without the attacker knowing. …”

By Las Vegas Journal Review 04/15/2016

“…A photo of the sign, which read “I like my beer like I like my violence: domestic” and was removed Thursday night, was posted on Facebook by Derek Noel on Thursday afternoon. It has since been shared nearly 500 times and reposted by many others on both Facebook and Twitter. …”

By News Miner 04/14/2016

“…House Bill 147 allows for the safety and well-being of animals to be considered in court during divorces and protective orders. It also makes animal cruelty a crime of domestic violence if the animal is a pet. …”

By JDsupra Business Advisor 04/14/2016

“…It is estimated that six million seniors are subject to financial elder abuse each year. Financial elder abuse can take many forms: deceptive advertising for products with hidden charges or that simply do not work as promised; outright shams by con artists preying on seniors with diminished capacity; theft by family members, including caregivers; as well as family members who force a victim into changing his or her wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney and titling on bank accounts. …”