We are at the end of Domestic Violence Awareness month and I’m excited to announce that I was published in the book Gender and Domestic Violence published by Oxford University Press and edited by my ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

Recognizing the early signs of domestic abuse can be confusing. The signs often start subtly, making it difficult to identify in the beginning stages, and the damage can take years to heal. According ...

A law strengthening protections for domestic violence victims took effect on Mother’s Day. Karina’s Law, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in February, addresses several risks associated with guns and ...

Editor's note: The Survivors in North Carolina Emergency Fund is no longer active. We've all seen the physical devastation left behind by Helene. The hurricane's impact has been widespread, affecting ...

Domestic violence (DV) takes many forms, including chronic arguing and yelling, controlling behaviors, intimidation, threats of suicide or murder, threats involving weapons, and serious injuries.

Domestic abuse includes behaviors in intimate relationships, with laws in New York addressing these acts. Victims often face ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A new law taking effect at the beginning of November is believed to change the way Oklahoma prosecutors handle domestic violence cases. “What this new bill aims to do is to ...

October is Domestic Violence Month. The City of Goose Creek will be welcoming advocates, those who have overcome domestic violence and the public, to a candlelight vigil at town hall. The event is ...