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The Rise of Dating Homicides
Federal loophole allows convicted abusers to possess firearms | Dating partners, not spouses or ex-spouses, are responsible for the majority of intimate partner hom... read more
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California's 'Yes Means Yes' Law
Why consent is getting a whole new catchphrase on some college campuses | The well-known phrase “no means no” is getting a makeover, at least in California. On coll... read more
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College Women Among Highest at Risk for Partner Violence
Domestic violence widespread on college campuses | On Thanksgiving Day 2014, the body of Shannon Jones, 23, a senior engineering student at Cornell University wa... read more
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Trainwreck Shooting Tied to DV
Are we ignoring domestic violence and focusing simply on gun violence? | Plenty of news outlets covered the story of John Houser opening fire in a movie theater on Jul... read more
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The Laws Advocates Say Need to Change in 2015
Renewed funding, more gun control and no more job discrimination—will it happen? | In 2014, the federal budget increased funding for the Violence Against Women Act by... read more
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Serious Jail Time
Man gets 45 years in domestic violence ruling that could set a precedent for other cases | A lengthy amount of jail time is largely unheard of in domestic violence ... read more
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New Legislation to Help Survivors in Arkansas
And it’s all thanks to one survivor’s email | Three years ago, Laura Webb, pictured above in blue, was run over by her husband in his truck. On purpose. Twice. Her ... read more
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We'll Come to You
Mobile advocacy goes to the survivor | It might be in the corner of a local laundromat or on a bench in a public park. The meetings are clandestine, careful, but no... read more
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Overcoming The Domestic Violence Gun Law Gotcha
Why more states need to enforce the federal mandate | It’s one of those laws that would save lives if enforced regularly but, for myriad reasons, often flies under ... read more
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Using GPS to Track Batterers
At least 23 states are using GPS to keep track of high-risk domestic violence offenders | Diane Rosenfeld believes many domestic violence homicides are preventable.... read more
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Captured on Film
Five documentaries aimed at raising awareness of the intricacies of modern domestic violence | It’s widely agreed that the issue of domestic violence isn’t talked abo... read more
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4 TED Speakers Who Aim to Inspire Change
Continuing the dialogue about domestic violence | %{email_signup} Survivors of domestic violence are often made to feel weak and isolated. But it’s important they kn... read more
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Finding Love After Tragedy
After being stabbed 32 times, survivor to marry paramedic who helped save her life | Fairy tales do come true—just ask Melissa Dohme. After a surprise proposal fro... read more
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First Shelter Comparison Service Launched
Domestic violence survivors able to better assess options | With the launch of its new comparison tool, the fastest growing website in the domestic violence space D... read more
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Get Noisy About Stopping Violence
Online charity concert featuring 23 artists to be held June 6 | Sometimes, you have to raise a ruckus to get your point across, which is why two nonprofits—The Pixel P... read more
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