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/
By Good News 01/17/2017
“…Aleah Peters — Miss Nebraska 2016 — began her presentation by twirling her baton — a talent she picked up in childhood — and introducing herself with a smile. Soon, though, Peters spoke about a darker period of her life, when bullies made her feel less gleaming than she was in the school gym. …”
By Tristatehomepage.com 01/17/2017
“…The forum will focus on how LGBT students are bullied. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.tristatehomepage.com/news/local-news/groups-co-sponsor-town-hall-to-bring-awareness-to-lgbt-bullying/641391017
By Advocate on 10/22/2016
“…Intimate partner violence is definitely an LGBT problem, and for LGBT people, identity plays a part in the violence they face in relationships. The group responsible for collecting data on LGBT intimate partner violence thinks that identity markers like race, gender identity. and disability status also play a key role. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.advocate.com/race/2016/10/22/domestic-violence-isnt-just-straight-problem
By Forbes on 10/25/2016
“… As decreed by Presidential Proclamation, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, because it is often overshadowed by breast cancer awareness and other causes—all worthy in their own right—I’ve come to refer to domestic violence as “the awareness we overlook.” …”
By PA Home Page on 10/26/2016
“… “By signing this bill, I hope to prevent acts of non-lethal strangulation from later becoming domestic violence homicide and give law enforcement the tools they need to charge abusers to the fullest extent of the law,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “When someone experiences abuse, it does not affect just the victim. It hurts all of us and breaks down the bonds of trust in our communities.” …”
Read the entire article: http://www.pahomepage.com/news/governor-wolf-signs-bill-strengthening-domestic-violence-laws
By Huffington Post on 10/24/2016
“… For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, experts on intimate partner violence gathered at The Forum at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to discuss the factors that put some at risk for domestic violence, the physical and emotional impact of domestic violence on individuals, families and communities, and the annual financial cost ― estimated in the trillions ― from lost productivity, health care and law enforcement. The experts discussed research-backed ways to prevent domestic violence and promote healthy, respectful and nonviolent relationships. …”
By Time Leader on 10/25/2016
“… WILKES-BARRE — As Lynn Shiner described Christmas Day 1994 when her ex-husband stabbed her two young children to death and then took his own life, many of those gathered at the county’s “Empty Place at the Table” event cried. …”
By Alicetx on 10/25/2016
“… Many times domestic violence is overlooked, excused or denied. However, during the month of October communities do their part to raise awareness on this major issue by wearing purple and holding vigils for survivors. …”
By Vice on 10/18/2016
“…Jacob’s husband had put him in the hospital 12 times over the course of six months. At the hospital, no one bothered to assess Jacob for domestic abuse, much less try to connect him with LGBTQ-affirming services for either his abusive relationship or substance abuse problem. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.vice.com/read/lgbtq-domestic-violence-survivors-cant-access-shelters
