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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence an 'equal opportunity tragedy'30 Jul 2005
She was an abused like the thousands of other women in Colorado and the United States whose lives are destroyed, or ultimately ended, by domestic violence. ...
- Vail Daily News
Violence protection lacking, report shows30 Jul 2005
California for 15 years has been passing laws to protect victims of domestic violence, but that didn't help Toni Alicea. Her husband ...
- Sacramento Bee
Gov. Appoints Judges To Handle DWI and Domestic Violence Cases30 Jul 2005
The judges will fill positions created by the Legislature during the past session to deal with heavy drunken driving and domestic violence caseloads. ...
- Albuquerque Journal (subscription)
Young women urged to recognize signs of possible domestic violence30 Jul 2005
Offer support and information, not judgment, said Sue Parrott, director of the Bellingham Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence. ...
- Bellingham Herald
Domestic killings in Central Florida show no sign of letup30 Jul 2005
Trivette, Greene and Morales are victims of the most extreme form of domestic violence. And they are far from alone. In the past ...
- Orlando Sentinel
Local News30 Jul 2005
In turn, the police are supported by a network of organisations striving to prevent domestic violence. Detective Sgt Veronica Hepworth ...
- Halifax Today
Wife charged in man's slaying30 Jul 2005
Incidents of domestic violence are on the rise nationwide, said Karen Clay, executive director of Stop the Violence, a New York-based domestic-violence ...
- Myrtle Beach Sun News
City plan aims to keep pressure on batterers30 Jul 2005
Her story is just one example of the difficulties in prosecuting domestic violence cases, those involved say. City Councilman Tom ...
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
Governor announces appointments to state panels30 Jul 2005
Her term expires June 8, 2008. -Lisa Channell of Benton reappointed to the Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Commission. She ...
- Arkansas News
Shelters packed despite reported drop in abuse30 Jul 2005
Statistics Canada says incidents of domestic violence against women are down across Canada, but local women's shelters have yet to see any change. ...
- York Region Era Banner
'Reform laws to protect women'30 Jul 2005
..."It should criminalise domestic violence and adopt procedures to allow women - including foreign women and domestic workers - to report violence," she said. ...
- Gulf Daily News
Fears for future if charity cash cut30 Jul 2005
Hundreds of vulnerable people such as the elderly, victims of domestic violence, young people at risk or in care and people living in hostels could lose ...
- Norwich Evening News
District attorney's staff gains information on domestic violenceJul 29, 2005
Attorney for the 13th Judicial District, said today that his staff has acquired advanced information and training on prosecuting domestic violence crimes. ...
- Cibola County Beacon
Domestic violence victims may suffer eardrum perforationJul 29, 2005
Kota Kinabalu: Victims of domestic violence may experience trauma in the form of eardrum perforation. Sabah Medical Centre's Consultant ...
- Daily Express
Home for domestic violence victims gets makeoverJul 29, 2005
Women seeking refuge from domestic violence will find the Napa Emergency Women's Services shelter has undergone an extreme makeover, thanks to a grant of more ...
- NapaNet Daily News
Domestic violence reports up in NYJul 28, 2005
By Amy L. Ashbridge. The number of reported domestic violence cases in Otsego County has increased more than 750 percent over the past 12 years. ...
- Oneonta Daily Star
The Blood of Domestic Violence Victims Drips from the Cold Hands ...Jul 27, 2005
While the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings regarding VAWA , July 19, 2005, denied male victims of domestic violence their constitutional right to be heard ...
- Men's News Daily
Study: System fails in domestic violence casesJul 27, 2005
WHITTIER -- Domestic violence victims have been further traumatized by the "culture of complacency' endemic in the California justice system, according to a ...
- San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Legal system fails to enforce domestic violence laws.Jul 27, 2005
California's legal system frequently fails to issue and serve restraining orders in domestic-violence cases and even allows some abusers to own firearms, a ...
- Long Beach Press-Telegram
Report: Domestic violence system poorJul 27, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO - California's justice system performs abysmally when it comes to handling domestic violence cases, even allowing abusers to own firearms, which ...
- San Bernardino Sun
'Stop domestic violence' gets ministry's supportJul 27, 2005
BUOYED by its success last year, the nationwide campaign to help victims of domestic violence piece their lives together again is back in a big way. ...
- TODAYonline
Report: Calif domestic violence system performs abysmallyJul 27, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California's justice system is doing a poor job handling domestic violence cases. A report commissioned by ...
- KGET 17
Folks requests jury trial on domestic violence chargeJul 27, 2005
COLUMBIA - A spokesman for Gov. Mark Sanford charged with criminal domestic violence has requested a jury trial, attorneys said Tuesday. ...
- Charlotte Observer
County attorney's office providing aid to domestic violence ...Jul 28, 2005
By Sun Staff. When folded, it's no larger than a standard business card. But it may contain life-saving information for anyone facing domestic violence. ...
- Winchester Sun
Police respond to domestic violence on campusJul 26, 2005
...incident. University police responded to another domestic-violence incident Sunday at the Commonwealth Terrace Apartments in St. Paul. ...
- Minnesota Daily
Fighting violence among gaysJul 28, 2005
..."In my relationship, I never identified domestic violence," he said. This year, Rogers celebrates 10 years as the founder and head ...
- Cambridge Chronicle
Australian experts offer anti-domestic violence trainingJul 26, 2005
BEIJING, July 27 -- Women facing domestic violence should call police instead of tolerating it, officials from the All China Women's Federation and overseas ...
- Xinhua
Domestic violence knows no age limitJul 28, 2005
When people think of domestic violence, chances are they do not immediately associate it with people 50 and older. However, the ...
- Texarkana Gazette
Friske, Brown propose changes to domestic violence lawJul 28, 2005
On the books since 1988, Wisconsin's mandatory arrest law requires that police arrest the primary aggressor in domestic violence cases. ...
- Wisconsin Radio Network
Report: Calif domestic violence system performs abysmallyJul 26, 2005
California's justice system performs abysmally when it comes to handling domestic violence cases, even allowing abusers to own firearms, which is prohibited by ...
- San Francisco Chronicle
South Point man accused of domestic violenceJul 27, 2005
Sheriff’s deputies arrested Larry E. Blankenship, 35, of 46 Private Drive 9992, South Point, on charges of domestic violence, kidnapping and aggravated ...
- Huntington Herald Dispatch
Domestic Violence Foe To Visit County This WeekJul 26, 2005
Department, which is sponsoring his visit. DELTA is a national domestic violence prevention project. Porter will appear Thursday at ...
- Tampa Tribune
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Chamber members hear their storiesJul 28, 2005
...director of residential services at New Horizon choked up herself as she spoke of the victims who use the Baytown shelter to get away from domestic violence. ...
- Lake Houston Sun
Domestic violence It's real Become familiar with theJul 24, 2005
EDITOR'S NOTE: While some women are abusive toward their partner and children, statistically, domestic violence strikes predominately at females. ...
- Greeley Tribune
Grant to help children with domestic violence chargesJul 24, 2005
The Benton-Franklin Juvenile Department has introduced an intervention and counseling program to help kids facing domestic violence charges and their families. ...
- Mid Columbia Tri City Herald
SENATE HEARINGS IGNORE MANY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCEJul 25, 2005
Washington, DC., Jul. 25/05/TRC Media/ -- Each year 835,000 men are victims of domestic violence, according to the US Department of Justice. ...
- American Daily
Senate VAWA Hearings Ignore Victims of Domestic ViolenceJul 25, 2005
Washington, DC - Each year 835,000 men are victims of domestic violence, according to the US Department of Justice. Despite thousands ...
- Men's News Daily
New e-orders pilot program helps protect domestic violence victimsJul 23, 2005
Westchester County this month became the first county in the state to serve orders of protection electronically, helping victims of domestic violence get the ...
- Mid-Hudson News
Sanford's spokesman arrested on criminal domestic violence chargeJul 23, 2005
COLUMBIA, SC - A spokesman for Gov. Mark Sanford has been arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence, police say. Will ...
- The State
Governor's spokesman arrested on criminal domestic violence chargeJul 23, 2005
...(Columbia-AP) July 23, 2005 - Columbia police say a spokesman for Governor Mark Sanford has been arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence. ...
- WIS
Governor's spokesman arrested on criminal domestic violence chargeJul 23, 2005
A spokesman for Gov. Mark Sanford has been arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence, police say. Will Folks, 30, was ...
- Dateline Alabama
Report: Calif domestic violence system performs abysmallyJul 26, 2005
...commissioned by state Attorney General Bill Lockyer finds that California's justice system performs poorly when it comes to handling domestic violence cases. ...
- KESQ
Folks requests jury trial on domestic violence chargeJul 26, 2005
...(Columbia-AP) July 26, 2005 - A spokesman for Governor Mark Sanford charged with criminal domestic violence has requested a jury trial. ...
- WIS
Ex-Sanford aide charged with domestic violenceJul 24, 2005
COLUMBIA - A recently resigned spokesman for Gov. Mark Sanford has been arrested and charged with criminal domestic violence, police said. ...
- Charlotte Observer
Domestic violence figure goes freeJul 21, 2005
A CONVICTED murderer and figurehead for victims of domestic violence will today be released from prison after an almost 10-year campaign to clear her name. ...
- NEWS.com.au
Hayek urges US Senate to help fight domestic violenceJul 19, 2005
Washington: Hollywood star Salma Hayek appealed to the US Senate on Tuesday, speaking out for victims of domestic violence and calling for legislators to renew ...
- Sify
Woman's death during anti-domestic violence meetingJul 25, 2005
MANY (AP) -- As members of a group seeking to end domestic violence were gathering at a nearby resort, a woman died in an apparent struggle for a gun with her ...
- Leesville Daily Leader
Sweet boost for domestic violence effortJul 24, 2005
ASHEVILLE — In late April, Helpmate, a nonprofit organization that serves victims of domestic violence in Buncombe County, began a sweet partnership with the ...
- Asheville Citizen-Times
Educational fair reached out to domestic violence victimsJul 26, 2005
..."I am a survivor of domestic violence." State Representative Carolene Mays told the crowd that 15 years ago she married an abusive man who almost killed her. ...
- WTHR
Domestic violence demonstrators at city hallJul 25, 2005
The demonstrators held up signs and expressed concern over what they see as the city council's lack of support for victims of domestic violence. ...
- KTVO
Domestic violence victims' advocate chosen to take part in state ...Jul 25, 2005
FREEPORT - Chris Simons of Freeport, victims' systems advocate for YWCA VOICES domestic violence program, won one of 50 spots for a training session in the ...
- Freeport Journal Standard
Centre to introduce bill on prevention of domestic violence ...Jul 20, 2005
BHUBANESWAR: The Centre is going to introduce a slew of bills including one on prevention of domestic violence against women in the monsoon session of the ...
- Newindpress
County approves domestic violence grantJul 25, 2005
Marshall County District Attorney Investigator John Young spoke for the district court and requested a continuation of a domestic violence grant at Monday’s ...
- Sand Mountain Reporter
Former model's domestic violence court case hearings begin ...Jul 26, 2005
The court session for the domestic violence case between Jane Wang, a former model, and her husband, Nankang Rubber Tire Corp Executive Chen Wei-tao, was held ...
- China Post
In Light of Advancements, Domestic Violence Advocates Urge ...Jul 19, 2005
Contact: Cheryl L. O'Donnell of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, 202-543-5566 ext. 23, codonnell@nnedv.org. WASHINGTON ...
- U.S. Newswire
Domestic Violence Not a Problem?Jul 21, 2005
Apparently, hundreds of our elected representatives believe domestic violence is no longer a problem -- or at least not the government's problem. ...
- AlterNet
Advocates Speak Out for Anti-Domestic Violence BillJul 20, 2005
..."We cannot tolerate a world in which one in three women is or will be a victim of domestic violence," Hayek told the committee. ...
- Kansas City infoZine
After the Facts, Domestic Violence Laws Still Discriminate Against ...Jul 16, 2005
...by Ray Blumhorst. Last night in Hollywood, CA, I attended the screening of a movie about domestic violence entitled, Before the Fact. ...
- Men's News Daily
Salma Hayek presses Senate to renew domestic violence actJul 19, 2005
WASHINGTON - (KRT) - Actress Salma Hayek and advocates from organizations fighting domestic violence testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday ...
- Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
STOPPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCEJul 21, 2005
In fact, domestic violence is a major cause of homelessness: An astonishing 92 percent of homeless women have been assaulted physically or sexually at some ...
- Philadelphia Daily News
Confronting Domestic Violence StereotypesJul 19, 2005
...by Dan Romand. Domestic Violence, a phrase that evokes an image of a woman beaten and battered by her husband. This perception is ...
- Men's News Daily
Lunch and Learn: Domestic Violence and Elder AbuseJul 21, 2005
Lunch on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Tina Tucker from New Hope for Women will be addressing the very timely and important issue of domestic violence and elder ...
- Knox Village Soup
Rape, domestic violence center's director leavingJul 15, 2005
Alma Collazo, executive director of the Yolo County Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center for more than four years, is resigning her position at the end ...
- Davis Enterprise
Domestic violence forum planned by commissionJul 21, 2005
BY MATT MILLER. Domestic violence is the root cause of more than half of the murders committed in the county, Ebert said. It also ...
- Patriot-News
Volunteers needed to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual ...Jul 21, 2005
...for individuals interested in working our Crisis Hotline or as advocates of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT). ...
- Village News Network
WAD, Partners to Tackle Root Causes of Domestic ViolenceJul 20, 2005
During the last six months, twice as many cases of domestic violence were reported at Swakopmund and Walvis Bay than during the same period last year. ...
- AllAfrica.com
Fort Lauderdale officer back on job after domestic violence ...Jul 17, 2005
He also was cleared in a domestic violence case in which he was arrested and accused of hitting his wife in the face with a gun and threatening to kill her ...
- Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel
Murder Concludes Long History of Domestic ViolenceJul 18, 2005
A rocky past may have foreshadowed this latest homicide. The suspect in this case has a long history of domestic violence dating as far back as 1999. ...
- WAFF
Cell phones arebeing collected for victims of domestic violenceJul 16, 2005
SafeSpace, a nonprofit agency serving the victims of domestic violence in Sevier, Jefferson and Cocke counties, needs old cell phones. ...
- The Mountain Press
Beach Shooting Suspect has Domestic Violence PastJul 20, 2005
The circumstances around the relationship between McKenna and Rentas are still unknown, but, domestic violence experts say it's when the victim seeks ...
- WJXX
Exhibit calls attention to domestic violenceJul 20, 2005
By Shannon Snow. They are women who express their protest and emotions about domestic violence through their art. In the mixed-media ...
- San Diego Union Tribune
Destined to failJul 29, 2005
Even though MANUSHI played a leading role in bringing national attention to domestic violence and the role dowry has come to play in making women's lives ...
- India Together
Domestic violence victim needs help with housingJul 16, 2005
Q: I am a victim of domestic violence and am having trouble renting an apartment because of poor credit. My credit was ruined when ...
- San Francisco Chronicle
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE CONCLUDES EIGHTY-FOURTH SESSIONJul 29, 2005
...party were that it should take effective measures, including promotion of public awareness and human rights training to protect women against domestic violence ...
- I-Newswire.com
Suspect faces life in knife attack on womanJul 29, 2005
He declined to be interviewed, so Sulay said he did not know prompted the attack. "Domestic violence is obviously a big concern in our community," Sulay said. ...
- Santa Cruz Sentinel
Muslims in Philadelphia shun men who abuse their wivesJul 29, 2005
...abuse in Muslim families is being torn away by some mosque leaders - putting them at the forefront of efforts by American Muslims to stem domestic violence. ...
- NorthJersey.com
VAWA: A four-letter word that means tyrannyJul 27, 2005
...violent criminals free to abuse at will, but inflicts brutalities unworthy of a free society on innocent victims of false allegations of domestic violence. ...
- RedState.org
Local gathering spotlights level of domestic violenceJul 17, 2005
Ceremonies last week by the Silent Witness Initiative were a reminder that domestic violence remains a shameful part of life in Acadiana and throughout the ...
- The Daily Advertiser
LGBT Domestic Violence RisesJul 21, 2005
The New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project announced this eek that reports to them of domestic violence in LGBT relationships increased 16 percent ...
- Gay City News
Volunteers active in domestic violence centerJul 21, 2005
For the past four years, Dumas has been a volunteer for the Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County at 61 Main St., Wakefield. ...
- North Kingstown Standard Times
Domestic violenceJul 19, 2005
Last year police in Poland responded to twice as many calls reporting domestic violence than in 1999. Though they have been responding ...
- Radio Polonia
COCKTAIL FUNDRAISER TO ADDRESS GAY, LESBIAN DOMESTIC VIOLENCEJul 18, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Outie Foundation will present Understanding Gay and Lesbian Domestic Violence, a community outreach program, Wednesday, July 27 at Two ...
- Out In America
Police want volunteers for domestic-violence teamJul 20, 2005
The Community Services Unit of the Orange Police Department is seeking volunteers to join its Domestic Violence Response Team, which serves to help battered ...
- Orange Transcript
Businesses plan fund-raiser for domestic violence shelterJul 21, 2005
Five local businesses will have a fund-raiser Saturday to benefit the Lawrence County Domestic Violence Shelter. Bob Vinson, of ...
- Ironton Tribune
Westlake Man Arrested For 6th Domestic Violence IncidentJul 22, 2005
...content at .217. Beehler was arrested for felony domestic violence. He has five prior domestic violence convictions. He was also ...
- NewsNet5.com
Studying effects of domestic violenceJul 16, 2005
The effect of domestic violence on children was the subject of a conference attended by more than 100 local social workers, mental health professionals ...
- Tri-Valley Herald
Follow these tips for fleeing domestic violenceJul 15, 2005
Though Becky Slabaugh had never been a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Bill, prior to July 10, 2004, it's important to know what steps ...
- Akron Beacon Journal
Impact of Domestic Violence on KidsJul 20, 2005
...will see their mothers victimized. Just witnessing domestic violence could traumatize to children. Professionals who work with these ...
- WBNS
Murder suspect had history of violenceJul 29, 2005
Jan Reimer, the provincial co-ordinator of Alberta's women's shelters, says the system is failing victims of domestic violence. ...
- CBC Calgary
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