While discussions of typical work-life policies and practices—such as childcare and flexibility—arise frequently, domestic violence silently disrupts work-life balance.
Throughout history, infrastructure has been built for economic security, yet it is essential that systems and infrastructures support domestic violence (DV) survivors as well. These survivors need subsidies and financial assistance, having found themselves under economic threats, through no fault of their own.
A 30-year-old man facing domestic violence charges has been arrested and brought back to Madison County. On January 25, Huntsville Police officers responded to the 7700 block of Benaroya Lane for a domestic violence call around 9 a.
Front-line organizations say housing remains a massive barrier for women fleeing domestic violence. Many shelters and supportive housing are full, leaving some women with few options, some going back to their abusers.
Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.
A Merrillville Police officer accused in October of domestic violence has been reinstated to the force after being on paid leave since the accusations.
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman knows preventing domestic violence is a collective effort. Providing protection and safety for victims takes many different parties throughout a sensitive,
Two-thirds of LifeWire's funding comes from federal agencies. Losing that would cause "catastrophic consequences" for victims of domestic violence.
Thousands of seniors and domestic violence survivors in NEPA rely on vital services, but a looming federal funding freeze could bring them to a devastating halt.
Many organizations and non-profits across WAVE Country say a freeze of federal grants would be detrimental to the people they serve. One of those organizations in the Center for Women and Families, which helps more than 6,000 victims of intimate partner and sexual violence per year.
A pair of state House committees unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday to extend unemployment benefits to domestic violence survivors and allow international team doctors to attend to players in the World Cup.