Seven women filed for re-sentencing under the Oklahoma Survivors Act, a new law that considers domestic violence evidence.

The Kansas City Police Department has responded to 16 homicides so far this year. Three of these deaths involved a domestic violence situation.

Named after Joanna Lewis of Vacaville, whose 2011 death was initially ruled a suicide, “Joanna’s Law” is the first of its kind in the nation, establishes guidelines for law ...

According to the World Population Review, Illinois ranks in the top 10 states of women who have reported domestic violence. Iowa comes in 33rd in this study.

While discussions of typical work-life policies and practices—such as childcare and flexibility—arise frequently, domestic ...

Twenty-three people every minute become victim of rape, physical violence, verbal abuse or stalking by someone they consider ...

The trial of New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers is expected to begin Thursday following an unexpected delay at the courthouse in Quincy, Massachusetts, a day earlier.

Abuse isn’t always obvious; subtle signs like isolation and financial ... Kendall County Women’s Shelter. 10 Realities of domestic abuse. Stepping Stones Crisis Society. The cycle of abuse: How ...

These measures were unveiled on Thursday as part of a 10-point diktat “to promote discipline ... which includes mandatory domestic cricket, restriction on the presence of families and personal ...

Detainees are routinely subjected to the threat of stabbings, sexual assault and gang violence inside the crumbling walls of a South Carolina jail, according to a Justice Department report ...