Secure Steps announced its plans to work with Massachusetts colleges and universities to raise awareness of intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention. The national nonprofit, which is partnered with ...

Intimate partner violence is one of the most devastating and persistent public safety challenges we face. And, too often, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emily Scherer for The 19th; Getty Images Over the last four decades, the United States has built a web of federal policies and ...

April is an important month in terms of domestic violence awareness, serving as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, and Anim ...

Louisiana has seen some encouraging signs of declining violence in recent years. Crime data and 2026 statewide survey data on violence from our team show reductions in physical violence among men and ...

Two women in La Plata County were shot and killed earlier this month by former romantic partners. “This happens everywhere. Domestic violence happens everywhere – in every community – including ...

TODAY ABOUT EFFORTS TO PROTECT VICTIMS. THIS IS A LIST OF NAMES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIFE TO INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN KENTUCKY IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, ONE OF THE NAMES ON THIS LIST, ERICA ...

Clare’s Law allows police officers to provide an individual’s history of abusive behaviour to those who may be at risk. It ...

Losing a loved one is hard in the best of circumstances, but to lose a loved one due to homicide can be especially traumatic. According to Violence Free Minnesota, in 2024 there were at least 24 ...

Bail law reform, homelessness prevention programs and greater support for victim-survivors are among the key initiatives of a ...

Smadar Samson met a group of women who had become homeless after leaving abusive relationships, while she was doing volunteer work in homelessness outreach. Some had children in tow, others had ...

April 2026$1.797 million grants funding to support early intervention programs for young men and boys starting to use violence in their intimate ...