more info here "October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Its aim was to connect battered women’s advocates across the country who were working to end violence against women and their children. Today, a woman is assaulted or beaten every 9 seconds in the...

A local TV station has uncovered shocking numbers that show an increase in the number of sexual assault and domestic violence victims in Hamilton County. Deana Lane is a domestic violence survivor and recalls her 13 years of abuse. "He ended up busting my face, my mouth, my arms, I was in a cast for about 6 weeks," says Deana Lane. Lane...

We saw an article recently that talked about the prevalence of domestic violence in the United States. It included an alarming statistic that most victims do not talk about their experiences. In this article we will explore those statistics and try to make sense of why the silence is deafening. The article was based on a study paid for by the Avon...

An event scheduled just a few days before the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month offers a first-hand experience about domestic violence, as well as resources to help. The “Saving Lives, Celebrating Courage breakfast,” which is scheduled for Sept. 26 at Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler, is a free event that will offer community members an overview of issues related to domestic...

click for more info Read the whole story HERE. Steadily growing reports of domestic violence over the past year – including two fatalities – prompted Las Cruces Police Chief Richard Williams to hold a press conference Friday, Aug. 2, to increase awareness about the problem and offer help. “This is about committing violence against someone they are supposed to love,” Williams said....

click for more info Here is a story about how domestic violence shelters pretty much all over the country are at capacity during the recent heat wave. At first that doesn't seem like it should be a contributing factor. But when people get stressed out with high humidity and high temperatures, tempers flare and violence escalates. You can read the whole story...