Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Board Fines Indiana Doc for Speaking about 10-Year-Old's Abortion
An Indiana licensing board has fined a local physician $3,000 and handed her a letter of reprimand after she went public about a 10-year-old Ohio pati…
Cultural Barriers May Prevent API Sexual Violence Survivors from Seeking Help
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and according to the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence, the number of Asian American …
WA High Court Examines Domestic Violence Survivors' Right to Shield Records
Washington state Supreme Court justices are hearing a case today that involves access to records for public employees who have survived domestic vio…
IA Looks to Shelter Victims, Survivors of Sexual Assault
Iowa groups have spent the past month focused on finding shelter and support for victims of sexual assault, to help them stay anonymous and safe…
IN Group to Create Strategic Plan to Prevent Domestic Abuse
A grant has been awarded to a Central Indiana group to increase awareness about domestic violence and its traumatic effect on survivors. Indiana …
NV Lawmakers Recognize 'Denim Day' in Support of Sexual Violence Survivors
Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday recognized 'Denim Day,' to rally against sexual violence by wearing denim during the Senate floor session. Denim Day …
ID Groups Plan 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' Activities
Child abuse happens to all children to varying degrees, according to experts, and during Child Abuse Prevention Month, several organizations in Idaho …
Toolkit Helps Recognize Signs of Brain Injury in Domestic-Violence Survivors
People with no formal health training may be able to spot signs of brain injury in domestic-violence survivors, using a set of tools called CARE…
Animal Cruelty Awareness Month: Family Violence Warning Signs
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and Wisconsinites are urged to be aware of how family violence can affect pets - as well as the need …
Fayetteville Center Calls for Vigilance in Reporting Child Abuse
North Carolinians are being asked this month to remember their crucial duty as mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. Last year, as a grim …
GA Centers Combat Child-Abuse Misconceptions with Impactful Initiatives
Georgia saw more than 62,000 reports of child abuse in 2020, representing more than 120,000 children. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month…
Amid More Severe Domestic Violence Cases, Ohio Advocates Call for More Funding
Ohio's domestic violence shelters provided emergency housing to nearly 10,000 people last year, and advocates are calling for a funding boost…