Court Holds that Judges May Consider Risk Factors
Facts of the CaseFollowing a hearing on a petitioner’s application for a civil protection order, the trial court found that…
TAGS:October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today is the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! While we’ve made great strides to address this rampant issue…
TAGS:Transgender Sexual Violence Survivors: A Self-Help Guide to Healing and Understanding
Transgender survivors of sexual assault - who make up approximately half of the trans community - face unique healing issues.…
TAGS: #LGBTQ+An Extra Safety Measure for Domestic Violence Victims
This Washington Post editorial features work done by the Montgomery County (Maryland) Court Watch program. The report found that 71%…
TAGS:Why Victims of Domestic Violence Don’t Testify, Particularly Against NFL Players
Advocates for victims of domestic violence are often asked about victims' lack of engagement or "cooperation" with the criminal justice…
TAGS:NCALL Releases Technology Safety Toolkit for Older Adults
The toolkit has two main goals: to provide information about common technologies, including assistive technology, and to identify ways older…
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