domestic violence

“Love and Hip Hop: Miami” star Prince, whose real name is Christopher Harty, was arrested after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the mouth. Harty was visibly emotional during his appearance before a judge in Miami-Dade County.

Dating app Bumble on Thursday announced the company-wide week off that it implemented last month will become a permanent perk.

As the sun came out on a Kansas Street driveway in North Park on Thursday, a memorial of love and remembrance continues to grow for a teacher, coach and friend to many at Cathedral Catholic High School.  Flowers, candles, sports jerseys and a class ring mark the place where Mario Fierro, 37, was shot and killed on his way to…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

Karla Mejia is the community organizer for the Violence Intervention Program, a group that supports victims of domestic violence.

An individual was arrested under suspicion of domestic violence in Santa Clara Saturday morning.

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.

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

Police in Tennessee say an adopted daughter of film director Steven Spielberg has been arrested in a domestic incident involving her boyfriend

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.