New analysis published today in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health by the World Health Organization (WHO) finds that nearly one in four (24%) dating teenage girls – roughly 19 million – have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner by the time they turn 20. Nearly one in six (16%) have experienced […]
Or she might attribute her life to her mother’s intuition: After the attack, her mother sensed something was wrong and rushed home, where she found her daughter dead on the floor and called for help. For a while, Rose said, it seemed psychologically important to her to know exactly how she survived, but she concluded […]
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) – The East Lyme police chief facing numerous criminal charges was scheduled to appear before a judge on Monday. Police Chief Michael Finkelstein is scheduled to appear in Middletown Superior Court. The court appearance came just days after a refreshed internal investigation. Finkelstein had been attending a voluntary rehabilitation facility out of […]
Enveloped by the sounds of gentle ocean waves and wind, the sensory opening of Efthymire Zimvragaki’s feature debut could be mistaken for the start of a picturesque nature documentary. But Zimvragaki’s film unearths pain buried beneath such scenic beauty. Now living in Spain after fleeing an abusive childhood home in Crete, Zimvragaki is transported back […]
One Palestinian inmate died with a ruptured spleen and broken ribs after being beaten by Israeli prison guards. Another met an excruciating end because a chronic condition went untreated. A third screamed for help for hours before dying. The details of the prisoners’ deaths were recounted by eyewitnesses and corroborated by doctors from Physicians for […]
Courtney DownsKentucky Youth Advocates The second annual statewide domestic violence data report was released in June, detailing the harrowing reality for thousands of adults and children across the state. Domestic violence is “a systemic pattern of power and control exercised by one intimate partner over another.” Domestic violence can involve the intentional perpetration of a […]
Two years after the death of a Burlington woman, her family is taking on the challenge of raising awareness about domestic violence in Vermont. Kayla Noonan, 22, died on July 25, 2022, at her Burlington home. After her death, Kayla’s family donated some of her belongings to Steps to End Domestic Violence. Since 2022, Steps […]
Posted on July 29, 2024 Reading and creative writing may help victims of domestic and sexual violence cope with traumatic experiences and aid the healing process, according to a new study. The reading and creative writing workshops are now part of Staying Put’s intervention and prevention efforts for women in the shelter. As part of […]
Kit Harington is a monster, inside and out, in this poorly written fable about domestic violence. The Beast Within follows a sickly young girl who wonders where her angry father goes on full moon nights. Her search for the truth is obvious to a bored audience waiting for the characters to reveal the obvious. The […]
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Rent in Wake County has increased by more than 50 percent in the past five years, and the rising cost of living could pose another barrier for people trying to escape domestic violence. When talking about domestic violence, the economic abuse element of the problem is rarely mentioned, but Cheryl Cromedi […]
Tara Thomas Agency stands at the forefront of the entertainment industry, with years of experience dedicated to nurturing the most exceptional talents and successful acts.
