Man charged with four counts of domestic violence and child abuse remains in jail – Tri-City Record
Judge Curtis Gurley revoked Wilcox’s release conditions. Suspect Pete Wilcox, 35, of Farmington, was arrested July 19 after a standoff with SWAT and a domestic violence and child abuse incident. A Farmington man accused of strangling his girlfriend and attacking the woman’s 15-year-old daughter will remain in jail until his trial. U.S. District Judge Curtis […]
Filmmaker Noura Niasari boldly portrays domestic violence in Iran
Selected as Australia’s official shortlist for the most recent Academy Awards, the closing film of the 77th Locarno Film Festival and the winner of numerous awards including the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and the Australian Film Critics Circle Award, Shada is coming to UK cinemas with a rich pedigree. Iranian-Australian filmmaker Noura Niasari’s […]
Funding confirmed for Las Vegas campus serving victims of domestic violence and human trafficking
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — State leaders have finalized the final funding needed to build a new campus in Las Vegas to help victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. The Nevada Infrastructure Bank’s board of directors this week approved a $5 million loan to the nonprofit SafeNest’s One Safe Place project, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombard’s […]
Domestic violence deaths more than doubled in Illinois last year, new report shows
Domestic violence deaths in Illinois increased 110% last year, according to a new report from the Illinois Domestic Violence Prevention Coalition. Courtesy of the Illinois Domestic Violence Prevention Coalition Domestic violence deaths in Illinois rose 110% last year, according to a new report by advocacy groups, which cited the lingering effects of the pandemic and […]
The state has expanded overdose emergency kits to be available for use in domestic violence programs.
Governor Kathy Hockle announced Thursday that free Overdose Emergency Kits will be available to domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State. The initiative is a collaboration between the New York State Office of Domestic Violence Prevention (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Assistance (OASAS) and the Department of Children and Family […]
Suspect who asked people to stay at home charged with domestic violence
DAYTON, Nev. (KOLO) – Update 1:01 p.m.: The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is providing more information on the search for an armed suspect. On Thursday at approximately 10 p.m., LCSO officers responded to the 400 block of Brookfield Court in Dayton on a report of a disturbance. An initial investigation determined the person in question […]
Women’s Creative Lab: UNDP promotes women’s empowerment through creative spaces
Women’s empowerment is the foundation of sustainable development. When women are empowered, they contribute significantly to economic growth, social stability and the well-being of their entire communities. However, in developing countries in general, and outside metropolitan areas in particular, women often face unique challenges that limit their potential. These regions, where productive opportunities are limited, […]
Why is violence against women getting worse? The answer isn’t in Andrew Tate | Gaby Hinsliff
Natalie Fleet was just 15 when she was impregnated by an older man. At the time, she says she didn’t know how to explain what was happening. She didn’t think she was being trained, or that she was a child who wasn’t yet old enough to legally consent. Instead, she worried she’d done something wrong […]
New Study Reveals Disturbing Trend in Violence Against Women – Happening After Disasters
As reported by The Guardian, recent studies have revealed an alarming increase in domestic violence against women following many natural disasters, prompting activists to speak out about prevention and protection. what’s happening? A report by the Australian Women’s Environmental Leadership Institute documents some dire facts: women are “14 times more likely to be killed in […]
New Study Reveals Disturbing Trend in Violence Against Women – Happening After Disasters
As reported by The Guardian, recent studies have revealed an alarming increase in domestic violence against women following many natural disasters, prompting activists to speak out about prevention and protection. what’s happening? A report by the Australian Women’s Environmental Leadership Institute documents some dire facts: women are “14 times more likely to be killed in […]