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/
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.” …”
