By Herald Mail Media 02/17/2016

“… So Del. Brett Wilson, R-Washington, is asking the General Assembly to increase the sentence for child abuse resulting in death from the current maximum of 40 years to life in prison. The sentence had been increased from a maximum of 30 years in 2012, through a measure known as Justice’s Law. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/opinion/editorials/toughen-sentences-for-child-abuse/article_20783074-d959-5979-9694-d998405e218d.html

By Korea Herald 02/21/2016

“… The Seoul Central District Court said Sunday that three criminal departments will be dedicated to child abuse cases. This is the first time for the district court to exclusively operate benches for child abuse crimes. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20160221000216

By Teen Vogue 02/16/2016

“… A heartbreaking report revealed that more than half of teenage Pakistani and Indian girls believe that domestic violence is justified for at least one reason, including refusal to have sex. …”

By Hoosier Topics 02/16/2016

“… As our elderly population becomes more physically frail, they’re less able to stand up to bullying and or fight back against crimes committed against them. This leaves them open to various forms of abuse. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.thehoosiertopics.com/news/2016-02-16/Columns/Report_Elder_Abuse_And_Neglect.html

By Cosmopolitan UK 02/14/2016

“… Hozier created a song called Cherry Wine – a piece that was written from a male perspective of an abuse sufferer. He has now enlisted the help of actress Saoirse Ronan and Emmy winning director Dearbhla Walsh to create a visual that further highlights the issue of domestic violence. …”

By Three Rivers Edition 02/11/2016

“… “Many people do not realize that domestic violence also affects men,” said Patty Duncan, executive director of Family Violence Prevention Inc. in Batesville. “It’s not just male/female relationships. Domestic violence includes intimate partners, family and household members.” …”

Read the entire article:http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2016/feb/11/batesville-nonprofit-opens-domestic-violence-shelt/?f=threerivers

By The Scotsman 02/10/2016

“… The inquiry, which could take up to four years, will cover allegations of abuse of children in formal institutional care including faith-based organisations, children’s homes and secure care as well as those in foster care, long-term hospital care and boarding schools. …”

By The Townsman 02/09/2016

“… Announced by the provincial government, the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Child and Family Services will use the funding for it’s new ‘In the Spirit of Peace’ program, which incorporates experiential therapy, responsive methods and traditions with current therapeutic practice to help families impacted by domestic violence. …”

By The Times of San Diego

“… “We know that it will ‘take a village’ to make a difference,” said Jessica Yaffa, the Domestic Violence Council President. “This campaign is not just about educating our youth, it’s about getting the attention of parents, teachers, school boards, officials and community members to start a conversation about what healthy relationships should and can look like.” …”

Read the entire article:http://timesofsandiego.com/life/2016/02/08/chargers-join-effort-to-stop-teen-domestic-violence/

By NJ.com

“… A “victim of domestic violence” also includes any person, regardless of age, who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has a child, or with whom the victim anticipates having a child, if one of the parties is pregnant. “Victim of domestic violence” is also defined to include any person who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship. As set forth above, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act was drafted to cover a number of situations, including when the perpetrator is a spouse, significant other, live-in family member, or even a non-relative roommate. …”