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Man Stabbed to Death by Ex's Family After He Breaks in to Attack Her
A man in his 40s was stabbed and beaten to death Saturday in South Pasadena, California, after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house to attack her.
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Why Tamron Hall Is Partnering With Purina in Fight Against Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Emmy winner Tamron Hall is partnering with Purina to increase the number of pet friendly domestic abuse shelters in the country.
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Mother Who Lost Two Daughters and Granddaughter to Domestic Violence Shares Red Flags of Abuse
The finale of Investigation Discovery’s “Impact of Murder” series shares the story of Corrinna Martin, who lost two daughters and a granddaughter to domestic abuse. Martin is opening up about the abuse and sharing the subtle warning signs of domestic violence including manipulation, lying and constant control.
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Washington Releases Running Back Guice After Domestic Violence Arrest
The Washington Football Team released running back Derrius Guice following his arrest on domestic violence charges. The team said it learned of the allegations Thursday and contacted the NFL. The team said it met with Guice and excused him from all team activities pending a review. On Friday, the team learned of his arrest in Loudoun County, Virginia. “Upon review…
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Connections: Meet Ruby and Steve, Musicians and Survivors Linked By a Chance Encounter
Meet Ruby, a survivor of domestic violence trying to live the life she deserves, and Steve, who hopes his family story about suicide will help others who may be struggling with mental illness.
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How Singer Piera Van De Wiel Is Raising Awareness on Domestic Abuse Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
For domestic violence victims being confined to home can be deadly during a pandemic, says singer Piera Van De Wiel. Her new single ‘Used’ hopes to draw attention to the dilemma.
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Meet an NYC Organizer Searching Out Domestic Violence Victims During Quarantine
Karla Mejia is the community organizer for the Violence Intervention Program, a group that supports victims of domestic violence.
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Police Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect in Santa Clara
An individual was arrested under suspicion of domestic violence in Santa Clara Saturday morning.
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YWCA Remains Committed Despite Challenges Amid COVID-19
The YWCA is facing challenges this year with its annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” fundraising event, which will be held virtually. However, the organization remains committed to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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With No School, Calls Drop But Child Abuse Hasn't Amid Virus
With schools closed and teachers unable to report suspected cases of abuse, child welfare agencies have lost some of their best eyes and ears as the coronavirus pandemic strains families
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SF Offers Text Service to Further Support Domestic Violence Survivors During Shelter Order
A new service in San Francisco will allow people in dangerous situations to text 911 instead of calling, city officials announced Friday. Although people are still encouraged to call 911 in emergency situations, the new option is intended for people who are not in a safe place to call for help; people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have…
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Global Coronavirus Updates: Faint Glimmers of Hope as Deaths Appear to Be Holding
The United States and Britain braced for one of their darkest weeks in living memory on Monday as the social and financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic deepened. Italy, Spain and France saw signs that they are flattening the pandemic curve, but still reported hundreds of people dying each day.
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UN Chief Urges End to Domestic Violence, Citing Global Surge
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says there has been “a horrifying global surge in domestic violence” as fear of the coronavirus fas grown along with its social and economic consequences.
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US Police See Rise in Domestic Violence Calls Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Of the 22 law enforcement agencies across the United States that responded to NBC News’ request for data on domestic violence calls, 18 departments said they had seen a rise in March, NBC News reports.
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Domestic Violence Cases Rise During Coronavirus Crisis, Organizations Say
Organizations providing assistance to victims of domestic violence report an increase in cases of physical and verbal abuse since the Stay at Home Order was issued in response to the coronavirus outbreak. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, on average 20 people are victims of physical violence by their partner in the country every minute, but that abuse…
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Spielberg Daughter Arrested on Domestic Charge in Tennessee
Police in Tennessee say an adopted daughter of film director Steven Spielberg has been arrested in a domestic incident involving her boyfriend
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This New Approach to Domestic Violence in Massachusetts Is Helping Save Lives
What if you could predict which victims of domestic violence were most at risk of being killed, and swoop in to protect them? A killing in Newburyport, Massachusetts, spurred advocates to develop a new approach helping survivors escape the cycle of domestic violence.
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1 Hurt, 1 Arrested in Domestic Violence Incident Near Gilroy: Sheriff
Deputies responded to a home near Gilroy early Tuesday on a report of a domestic violence incident involving a suspect who tried to strike a woman with a vehicle, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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1 Detained in Domestic Violence Incident in Gilroy: Sheriff
Deputies responded to a home near Gilroy early Tuesday on a report of a domestic violence incident involving a suspect who tried to strike a woman with a vehicle, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. Damian Trujillo reports.
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Woman Stabs Ex-Boyfriend During Argument at San Jose Home
A woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend during an argument at a home in San Jose late Tuesday night, according to police.