By The Richmond Register 01/28/2016
“… The measure would allow victims to break rental agreements without fear of penalty to get away from their abuser. It was approved by the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.richmondregister.com/news/bill-offers-lease-protections-for-domestic-violence-victims/article_da093a2c-c617-11e5-8c86-fb15677d0ace.html
By KXAN 01/28/2016
“… AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is raising awareness about intimate partner violence in lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender relationships. The president of the Lesbian and Gay Peace Officers Association in Austin, Detective Michael Crumrine, has written an in-depth article on the issue in the nationally distributed publication Police Chief. …”
Read the entire article: http://kxan.com/2016/01/28/stopping-lgbtq-partner-violence-in-austin/
By OC-Breeze 01/28/2016
“… Assemblywoman Young Kim (R-Fullerton) introduced AB 1718 to strengthen seniors’ protections against financial abuse by giving judges the option to sentence criminals convicted of felony financial elder abuse to state prison instead of the current option of only county jail. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.oc-breeze.com/2016/01/28/82054_assemblywoman-young-kim-introduces-ab-1718-to-protect-elderly-from-financial-abuse-crimes/
By The Metro West Daily News 01/27/2016
“… FRAMINGHAM — An $81,133 state grant will help the Framingham Police Department restore personnel to its Narcotics Unit and increase staffing for domestic violence investigations. …”
By Penn Live 01/27/2016
“… Thousands of individuals who are mandated by state law to report suspected child abuse and neglect will now have the opportunity to receive free training to know how to recognize it and properly report it. …”
By ABC 27 01/27/2016
“… Since Sandusky, the Pennsylvania legislature passed two dozen new laws aimed at keeping kids safe. One of them requires more and more people to be mandated reporters. …”
By Health Sciences Center News 01/27/2016
“… Intimate relationships are complex, fueled by biology, chemistry, emotions, environment and upbringing. Mixing in alcohol with often-contentious issues such as finances, child rearing or in-laws can be a recipe for violence, according to a University of New Mexico researcher studying the link between alcohol and domestic violence. …”
By KELO 01/28/2016
“… SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) – According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, roughly 7% to 10% percent of all elderly persons experience some kind of abuse or neglect. …”
By News Letter 01/28/2016
“… “The DSD provides temporary shelter for males fleeing domestic abuse with the Simon Community, but they can’t take their children. …”
By The Penn 01/26/2016
“… Wanting to shine a light on this almost taboo topic, Jillian Fields (junior, criminology), along with Vincent “Vinny” Lowerre (sophomore, communications media) and several other IUP students, have created a short film, “Domestic Violence is Not Black and White,” in hopes of raising awareness for the signs of domestic violence. …”
