Child endangerment, felony domestic violence, DUI with a firearm: case files
LAKE FOREST, IL — The following information is from the Lake Forest Police Department and the Lake County Courthouse as records of people arrested by police. An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty of the crime they are charged with. Criminal charges merely represent an accusation by the state and are often […]
Haven for Hope has a team dedicated to identifying and supporting victims of domestic violence.
SAN ANTONIO – A study of people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio found that hundreds of women and children are fleeing domestic violence. The most recent point-in-time study documenting homelessness trends found that 524 people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio are fleeing abuse. The overall number from 2023 increased by 51 percent. Because the issues […]
Tackling gun violence in Scranton
Gun violence is a top concern for many in Lackawanna County, and Lt. Governor Austin Davis visited the city to talk about his plans to curb the violence. SCRANTON, Pa. — Gun violence is a hot topic of discussion around this table at the Boys & Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Scranton. Lt. Gov. […]
Wilkes-Barre Domestic Violence Services Center expands
A shelter for people fleeing domestic violence has added 36 new beds and rooms for clients. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — These photos lined up inside the THINK Center in Wilkes-Barre show some of the construction work on the recently completed $4.1 million expansion for the domestic violence services center named in honor of former executive director […]
Gulf Shores Police arrest man on child abuse charges in Moe’s Landing
GULF SHORES, Alabama – (OBA) – On Monday, July 29, 2024 at 8:30pm, Gulf Shores Police responded to an incident in Moe’s Landing on State Route 180. Officers took suspect Nicholas Joseph Tomlin, age 23, into custody on suspicion of public intoxication and child abuse after witnesses reported Tomlin being abusive towards a child. Tomlin […]
Oil prices rise as Middle East violence escalates
Oil prices surged by more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday, just hours after Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an early morning airstrike, as nervous investors keep an eye on rising violence in the Middle East. The militant group said Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital after attending the inauguration of […]
“Invisible Bondage”: How Cultural Stigma Affects Victims of Intimate Partner Violence
“It’s important to dispel the misconception that domestic violence should be resolved internally,” says reconciliation activist Intimate partner violence affects individuals of all ages, but for immigrant families, the challenges are often more complex. Cultural bias, concerns about immigration status, and language barriers can trap victims in abusive situations. Kula Kulasegaram, a settlement support worker […]
Activists raise awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence at Northern Waters Casino Resort
WATERMEE, Mich. (WLUC) — About 250 people gathered at Northern Waters Casino Resort on Tuesday to hear the story of Jessica Kay, a human trafficking victim who is now an attorney. Kay has traveled around the country sharing her story to raise awareness about human trafficking and domestic violence. She said her experience with a […]
Granada Hills man indicted on multiple felony charges in domestic violence incident
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Office investigated and arrested a man charged with 10 felony counts for allegedly making multiple threats against his ex-girlfriend, including charges involving the victim’s pet. The man was released on bail two days later, according to sheriff’s department and court records. According to court records, police sought an […]