Alabama, domestic violence
Domestic violence within law enforcement households
Advocates for victims of domestic violence say domestic violence within law enforcement households is an under researched topic. But these advocates say it’s believed the rate of domestic violence within a law enforcement household is two times the national average for a regular household.
Biden marks 30th year of domestic violence law
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday joined scores of advocates and survivors of domestic abuse to mark the 30th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, a law he wrote and championed as a U.S. senator because he wanted to "change the culture of America" around this touchy issue.
U.S. Attorney's Office partnering with Grand Forks law enforcement to address domestic violence
The collaboration, according to U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider, would not be possible without Grand Forks law enforcement's commitment to the issue.
New Oklahoma Law Aims To Help Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors
A new law passed by Oklahoma legislators allows shorter sentences for women who were abused, with the goal of preventing further harm towards victims of domestic violence.
Alabama lawmaker arrested on domestic violence charge
An Alabama lawmaker was arrested on a domestic violence charge after his wife accused him of threatening to beat her.
Alabama Rep. Tracy Estes arrested, charged with domestic violence
An Alabama lawmaker was arrested Friday and hit with a restraining order after a domestic incident involving his wife.
State representative booked on domestic violence charge
Alabama State Representative John “Tracy” Estes, 57, was arrested on a single domestic violence charge. Estes was booked in the Marion County Jail on Friday after 6 p.m., according to jail records. He’s charged with third degree domestic violence,
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What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30
The law was the first federal legislative package to designate domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and require ...
Milwaukee police create 'soft rooms' to help victims of domestic violence, sex assault
Ald. Larresa Taylor secured $50,000 in the last budget cycle for the Milwaukee Police Department to add "soft rooms" to ...
Oklahoma Prosecutors May Pressure Domestic Violence Survivors To Waive Their Rights
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s office drafted a form for people entering plea deals that would require waiving their ...
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Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Officer D. Kelly for Support to Domestic Violence Victims
Baltimore, MD– During the Baltimore County Domestic Violence Conference on Friday, the committee honored Officer D. Kelly of ...
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For incarcerated survivors of domestic violence, a new Oklahoma law is another chance at justice
Survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of a crime say they are "finally seeing some hope" under a new Oklahoma law ...
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Federal Investigation: Disabled People Are Five Times More Likely to Experience Domestic Violence
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Department of Justice partnering with Indianapolis to reduce domestic gun violence
The U.S. Department of Justice will work with the U.S. Attorney’s office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ...
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UK to bolster police response to domestic violence
The increased support comes as part of an initiative called Raneem's Law, after a young woman who was murdered along with her ...
Background checks blocked thousands of gun sales to youth, domestic abusers, White House says
Enhanced background checks have blocked thousands of gun sales to people under the age of 21 and those convicted of ...