Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
WA Supreme Court Clears Roadblock for Hearing Some Childhood Sexual Abuse Cases
A recent ruling from the Washington state Supreme Court lowers the barriers for bringing some childhood sexual abuse cases to court. Justices …
Housing First Model Helps Domestic-Violence Survivors
Victims of domestic violence who are able to access housing -- at their own pace, and with support for as long as the survivor needs help -- …
Preventing Sexual Assault Against NY'ers with Developmental Disabilities
Advocates for New Yorkers with disabilities are voicing concerns about cases of sexual assault against people with developmental disabilities…
Lack of Child-Care Options Impacts KY Domestic-Violence Survivors
Kentucky's child-care crisis could get worse when federal assistance for child-care centers runs out, and that could increase barriers for survivors …
SD Sees Progress in Boosting Training for Child-Abuse Case Workers
A South Dakota academic program that enhances training for those who respond to child abuse and neglect cases is gaining momentum. In the past …
IA Marks World Anti-Trafficking Day: Hotline Reports up 61%
Sunday is World Day Against Trafficking in Humans, and in Iowa state officials are calling on residents to do more to help. Reports of trafficking …
After Years of Budget Cuts, Ohio Boosts Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
Advocacy groups say a $20 million statewide funding increase will help rebuild community domestic violence services after years of budget cuts…
ID Child Sex Abuse Cases Stress Urgency of Prevention Methods
An unfortunate spate of child sexual abuse cases in Idaho is putting prevention methods in the spotlight. A Kuna middle school teacher recently …
OH Program Provides Housing for Sexual Violence Survivors
Sexual assault survivors in Ohio can now access short-term emergency housing through a new program run by the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence…
UT Measure Aims to Cut 'Lethal' Domestic Violence Incidents
It has been just days since Utah leaders enacted a bill that requires law enforcement agencies to conduct a 12-question assessment in response to dome…
SD Sees Growth with Community Approach to Prevent Child Maltreatment
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency may be over, but there is lingering concern about the mental state of children. In South Dakota…
VA Group Working to Aid Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors
A Virginia group is working to ensure abusers can't use the courts to keep harming their victims. Commonly called "abusive litigation," these come …