The law is meant to give police legal authority to share information that advocates say could prevent cases of intimate ...

We are at the end of Domestic Violence Awareness month and I’m excited to announce that I was published in the book Gender and Domestic Violence published by Oxford University Press and edited by my ...

Recognizing the early signs of domestic abuse can be confusing. The signs often start subtly, making it difficult to identify in the beginning stages, and the damage can take years to heal. According ...

Editor's note: The Survivors in North Carolina Emergency Fund is no longer active. We've all seen the physical devastation left behind by Helene. The hurricane's impact has been widespread, affecting ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

A law strengthening protections for domestic violence victims took effect on Mother’s Day. Karina’s Law, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in February, addresses several risks associated with guns and ...

Domestic violence (DV) takes many forms, including chronic arguing and yelling, controlling behaviors, intimidation, threats of suicide or murder, threats involving weapons, and serious injuries.