Freakonomics (Free subscription) | yesterday
It's well-established that domestic violence is bad for the children directly exposed to it (and possibly their classmates as well) but experts still debate the drivers of family violence. Economists have traditionally characterized violence as a signal to outside parties or as part of an incentive contract between family members.
The Gadsden Times (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
By Antrenise Cole Times Staff Writer Women who are victims of abuse soon will be given a new life with the opening of a local domestic violence center.
Peoria Pundit (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Press release: Moore and Schock Introduce Reauthorization of Crucial Legislation to Aid Domestic Violence Victims FVPSA, which expired in 2008, funds basic operation costs at victim shelters across the country Washington, DC – Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) today introduced the reauthorization of H.R. 4116, the Family Violence and Prevention Services Act (FVPSA),...
Magdeburger Joe (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
A ten year old Arkansas girl is in a youth shelter and a cop is suspended The Sydney Morning Herald reported as follows on the unusual case. "Police were called to the home on November 11 after the girl's mother couldn't get her to take a shower. Bradshaw's police report said the girl was "violently kicking and verbally combative" when Bradshaw tried to take her into custody, and she...
Chatterblog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Domestic violence against men is on the increase. This would be a good opportunity to demonstrate against all domestic violence. Reclaim The Night: 25th November, 6.30pm - Gather at Botanic Gardens, Byres Road, Glasgow. 2009 Marks the 10th Anniversary of the United Nations'' formal recognition of the 25th November as ''International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women''. The rape crisis...
GayGamer.net (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Well, leave it up to the Danish to stir up controversy when it comes to facing issues head. This time it doesn't come in the form of satirical comic strips featuring a famous religious figure, but in the form of a flash game that tries to teach about the brutality of domestic violence. The game, called Hit the B*tch , basically sets a woman in from of the player and allows the player to use the mouse...
Charlotte Observer: Breaking News (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
(The Associated Press) A South Carolina police officer has been suspended after he was arrested on a domestic violence charge. Multiple media outlets reported that North Augusta Public Safety officer Brandon L. Cameron was arrested Wednesday and was taken to the Aiken County jail.
Adpunch (Free subscription) | yesterday
Perhaps there are more husbands who secretly wish to slap their wives. Let me explain the reason for saying this. A Danish advocacy group decides to make awareness about domestic violence. So, they created some kind of online game- "Hit the Bitch-...
Hollyscoop (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rihanna went from not giving a single interview to being an open book in nine months. The singer, who spoke out against Chris Brown and domestic violence recently admits that she's not really dating right now, but when the ...
Radon Mitigation Pittsburgh (Free subscription) | yesterday
Divorce Lawyers - Raleigh Attorneys of GWH For hot topics in divorce - family law North Carolina Divorce Lawyers - Gailor, Wallis Hunt, PLLC Raleigh, North Carolina Family law is a constantly changing section of the law that encompasses more than just divorce and other matters of marriage dissolution. On the contrary, family law involves everything from child support, child custody and equitable distribution...
Starpulse News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Chris Brown has completed just seven out of 52 required domestic violence classes since he was sentenced in June for his attack on ex-girlfriend Rihanna - but they're enough to keep him out of jail.[...] Read more!
Your future, today (Free subscription) | yesterday
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/20/domestic_violence_database/ discusses a recent ACPO/Home Office proposal that looks at how domestic violence affects women and children, and specifically excludes men. If this is true, it is very disturbing. Violence against women is of course completely unacceptable, but many men are subjected to domestic violence too, which can be just as harmful to them, so...
Bossip (Free subscription) | yesterday
Breezy got nothing but praise from L.A. County Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg on Thursday during his court appearance. The judge is very pleased that Chris has kept up with his sentence from the domestic case. The Judge says Chris’ progress report is extremely favorable and that Chris has attended seven of his 52 mandatory domestic violence [...]
WPPA & WAVT LOCAL NEWS (Free subscription) | yesterday
FORMER SCHUYLKILL PRODUCTS EXECS INDICTED FORMER EXECUTIVES OF A CONCRETE BEAM MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN INDICTED IN CONNECTION WITH FRAUD. REPORTS INDICATE THAT JOSEPH NAGLE, DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA AND ERNEST FINK JR OF ORWIGSBURG ARE FACING 32 COUNTS AFTER SCHUYLKILL PRODUCTS INC. GOT OVER 300 CONTRACTS OVER A 15 YEAR PERIOD USING A CONNECTICUT BASED COMPANY TO GET THE WORK. THOSE CONTRACTS WERE VALUED...
AngryApe News (Free subscription) | yesterday
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wellbeingnewseditor | 11/16/2009
Wellbeing Norfolk: Norfolk > Edited by Andy Porter: Members of the public are welcome to attend the discussion on the steps being taken by agencies in Norfolk to combat domestic violence and sexual abuse at a meeting of the Norwich area committee at The Norman Centre, Bignold Road, Norwich on Thursday 19 November 2009, at 6.30pm. .. Wellbeing Newsline > Magazine > Contributors > World > Europe > United...
tammirainesxp | 11/13/2009
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mamun2336 | 11/08/2009
Rihanna is opening up about the Chris Brown incident for the first time, and wants to let other women out there to know domestic violence can happen to anyone, and they can overcome it. She said her ordeal has made her even stronger. The "Umbrella" singer, who was attacked by her then-boyfriend in February, said she's not going to let the abuse defeat her. Rihanna (Getty Images) She said: "I've definitely...
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