Woodbury daycare facility investigated for child abuse and neglect
Woodbury daycare facility investigated for child abuse and neglect A Woodbury daycare facility is under investigation for alleged “abuse” after a nine-month-old baby broke his leg. This week, the Minnesota Department of Human Services released a memorandum regarding an investigation into Stepping Stones Early Learning Center over an incident that occurred in April. Authorities found […]
Bipartisan coalition funds new Las Vegas campus for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
Today, Nevada Governor Joe Lombard, Treasurer Zach Conine, Finance Committee Chairman Interim Daniel Monroe Moreno and Senate Finance Committee Chair Marilyn Dondero Roop announced that the State of Nevada has finalized funding for a new campus in Southern Nevada that will enhance services for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Nevada ranks #1 in […]
Dancehall Queen Spice Addresses Domestic Violence in Latest Video “Ex Boyfriend”
Today, GRAMMY®-nominated dancehall sensation Spice unveiled “Ex Boyfriend,” the third single and music video from her highly anticipated album, Mirror 25, set for release on August 9, 2024. This powerful single blends Spice’s influential dancehall sound with a unique pop fusion to create a captivating sound matched with a powerful message. Written by Spice and […]
We must work together to help those affected by domestic violence
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) – Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell said domestic violence is physical or emotional abuse between two people. Emily Larkins, executive director of the Family Crisis Intervention Center, shares some national statistics on domestic violence. “One in four women and one in seven men are likely or likely to be victims of domestic […]
Grand Forks man sentenced to two years in prison for domestic violence, hindering arrest, other charges – Grand Forks Herald
GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man who was indicted last month on seven felony counts of resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and other crimes pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced Friday, July 26. Mark James Boyer, 39, pleaded guilty to seven Class C felonies including criminal conduct causing terror, domestic violence […]
Upper Moreland man headed to jail for stabbing woman during domestic dispute
NORRISTOWN — An Upper Moreland Township man is heading to jail on domestic violence charges after he allegedly choked, beat and stabbed a woman during an argument inside the apartment they shared. Darius Leonard Showers, 33, of the 3800 block of Blair Mill Road, pleaded guilty to felony charges of aggravated assault and strangulation in […]
Women working in the coffee industry will earn more, be more empowered and be less likely to suffer domestic violence
A woman harvests coffee cherries. Photo by Denise Sanin Dennis Sanin, an economist, was in a Starbucks when he noticed a bag of specialty coffee from Rwanda. “I immediately Googled it,” Sanin recalls. “The thing is, Rwanda is experiencing a coffee boom.” Four years later, the visiting scholar in the economics department is finishing up […]
Georgia WR Lara Thomas arrested on domestic violence charges
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior Writer July 26, 2024 at 10:44am ET CloseSenior writer for college footballAuthor of seven books on college footballGraduated from the University of Georgia Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Lara” Thomas was arrested early Friday morning on multiple domestic violence charges and is being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail, according to jail […]
Guns and domestic violence: a dangerous combination for anyone
Photo credit: StatePoint State Points 70. That’s the average number of women in the country who are shot and killed by their husbands or partners each month, according to an analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death among children and teens in […]
Yakima YWCA’s new domestic violence shelter requires street leave | Government
With construction nearly underway on Yakima’s new YWCA domestic violence shelter, the city must deal with a bit of legal paperwork regarding the right-of-way on nearby 10th Street South. How small? About 13 inches, which is the length the former St. Elizabeths Nursing School building protrudes into the road where it is proposed to be […]