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Maine gov unveils domestic violence agenda
Speaking from experience as a childhood victim of domestic violence, Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday unveiled his package of bills to attack a social scourge that&'s connected to half of the homicides in Maine.
LePage unveils domestic violence bills
"I knew domestic violence when I was a child, and I still know this abusive behavior is hurting many Mainers today," the governor said.
Tragedy compels family to fight domestic violence
Tragedy compels family to fight domestic violence San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2012 San Antonio Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:19 a.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Tragedy compels family to fight domestic violence Meza ran to the floor dancing like she was alone in her room when a night out with ...
Domestic violence shelter to observe 30th year
To mark the three decades of its domestic violence program, Salvation Army will hold a 30th anniversary gala at 7 p.m. Friday, March 30, at the Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey.
Domestic Violence Knows No Boudaries
Officials say domestic violence knows no boundaries when it comes to age or gender. Case in point - a Pitcairn man was the alleged victim of repeated beatings before he managed to escape and call authorities.
Governor unveils Domestic Violence agenda
Augusta, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Governor LePage unveiled his Domestic Violence Legislative Agenda saying it&'s time to put politics aside.
Gov. LePage unveils package of domestic-violence bills
One bill would put the $25 fee assessed to offenders into a victims&' compensation fund.
Domestic violence no more a private affair
ISLAMABAD, Feb 20: The Senate on Monday unanimously passed a landmark bill making domestic violence against any vulnerable person, including women and children residing in the federal capital a criminal offence and bringing it to public domain.
Domestic violence experts send warnings to Rihanna
Samantha Yeh While the recent musical collaboration between exes Rihanna and Chris Brown may have shocked the public, domestic violence experts weren&'t as surprised. Experts in the area are now sending warnings to RIhanna to be wary of Brown since it doesn&'t appear that he&'s changed in the three years since the assault. read more
Spotty enforcement of protection orders means domestic violence victims can&'t count on police, advocates say
More than 30 years after Ohio created comprehensive domestic violence laws, spotty enforcement of protection orders still leaves victims vulnerable.
