'Ambassador' supports domestic violence victims bi2131925 There no language barrier when comes to putting a stop to domestic violence. Berks Women Crisis' model for supporting victims of domestic violence translates easily to other nations, including Venezuela

County combats domestic violence bi2131925 When Margaret got home, her ex-husband Tom was waiting for her on the front steps; she could see scowl before she even pulled the driveway as he stood up, teetering, fists clenched

Pinellas have domestic violence court starting 2013 bi2131925 By Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, December 27, 2011 CLEARWATER ? Pinellas County has received nearly $300,000 federal grant funding to establish a civil domestic violence court. The county accepted the award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women month. Chief deputy court administrator Michelle Ardabily said the court applied for the grant ..

Older domestic violence victims feel helpless the face of long-term abuse bi2131925 Ignorance of abuse among older couples means many women don't think they be believed when they ask agencies for help The death of Mary Russell, 81, from a bleed to the brain after an alleged assault by her 88-year-old husband Albert , has highlighted the fact that domestic violence among older couples far more common than generally thought. Their age often means police, social care ..

Advocates push for tougher domestic violence laws bi2131925 A statewide task force on domestic violence recommend several changes to make victims safer, including a measure inspired by a Milford murder-suicide. The proposals be taken up when the Legislature reconvenes next month

Domestic violence victims address panel bi2131925 HARTFORD -- Cindy Willis paused and took a deep breath before answering a state senator's question Wednesday. If she were ever again the victim of domestic violence, would she call the police?..

Domestic violence victims go before state panel bi2131925 HARTFORD -- Cindy Willis paused and took a deep breath before answering a state senator's question Wednesday. If she were ever again the victim of domestic violence, would she call the police?..

Elderly victims of domestic violence 'failed by the police' who are reluctant bi2131925 An inquiry, triggered by the death of an 81-year-old woman abused by her husband, found officers were not taking domestic violence seriously enough

Task force wants domestic violence specialist every police department bi2131925 HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) ? A task force recommending that each Connecticut police department designate one employee as a liaison to domestic violence victims

Resources: Domestic Violence and Abuse Help bi2131925 Here are several sources of help and information for women who may be suffering domestic violence

Casa de Esperanza Receives $100,000 Donation from Verizon to Raise Awareness bi2131925 BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Casa de Esperanza, a leading national domestic violence prevention agency focused on Latinas, receiving a $100,000 donation from HopeLine® from Verizon ..

Domestic violence bill personal bi2131925 AUGUSTA -- Gov. Paul LePage got unusually personal State of the State address Tuesday when he referred to childhood memories "ravaged domestic violence."..

OB-GYNs, neurologists call for domestic violence screening bi2131925 The confirmed high rates of domestic abuse -- or interpersonal violence -- led two major physicians' groups week to call for routine screening of patients for signs of abuse

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