A Second Look, with Limits: Court of Appeals Defines Scope of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act

As the New York courts continue to sharpen the contours of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA), the authors ...
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Love gone sour: How 136 spouses were killed in four years

In Nigerian homes, where vows of love were once exchanged has increasingly seen violence claim lives. The lives of 136 spouses who once professed love to one another have been lost in just four years ...

Harsher penalties for serious crimes: Singapore wants longer jail terms for scams, sex offences and fatal abuse of vulnerable victims

SINGAPORE: The Republic has a reputation for being one of the safest countries in the world, and this is in part due to its ...

State updates domestic violence guidelines for law enforcement

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced updates to the state’s ...

Paulin, Harckham domestic violence weapons removal bill signed into law

New York State Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Pete Harckham announced Friday that their legislation requiring ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Abortion restrictions may be fueling a rise in domestic violence, experts warn

On average, a woman’s risk of being killed in the U.S. increases by 20% when pregnant or after giving birth. Pregnant and ...

NYPD launching new domestic violence unit as advocates call for more support

The announcement came as survivors and advocates marched across the Mario Cuomo Bridge for the "Shine the Light" solidarity ...
Northumberland Gazette

Major shake-up planned for domestic abuse services in Northumberland

Domestic abuse services in Northumberland are set to go through a radical shake-up amid rising demand for support.

Major revamp for North East council’s domestic abuse services amid rising demand

Domestic abuse services in Northumberland are set to go through a radical shake-up amid rising demand for support.