Domestic Violence Articles page 5

MSNBC - ROSTRAVER, Pa. - 84 Lumber millionaire Joe Hardy's ex-wife, Debbie Hardy, opened her heart on Friday to WTAE Channel 4 for an exclusive interview. She said violence ended her marriage with estranged husband Paul Ucman, which is why there are dogs and ...

Washington Post - Under the proposed Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act, District employers would be required to provide paid leave to all workers to care for themselves or family members. Employees could take paid days off because of health reasons, domestic violence or ...

Stabroek News - For years the seriousness with which the police force handles reports of domestic violence has been questioned and criticized and even after sustained training and sensitization women continue to be abused and in mortal danger after making reports to ...

Southern Illinoisan - Camille Doris, executive director of The Women's Center holds up a Clothesline Project tee shirt painted by a survivor of domestic violence. The Clothesline Project serves as a vehicle for women affected by violence to express their emotions by ...

Boston Globe - Menino in 2004, has organized community groups to stamp out graffiti, prevent domestic violence, and tackle other quality-of-life issues. The police district that includes Roslindale and West Roxbury had one homicide all of last year and none in 2006 ...

Boston Globe - A MOTHER who is beaten by the father of her children can get help at a domestic violence shelter. But this relief often comes late, after long periods of abuse. And as the Globe's Maria Cramer recently reported, on any given night there aren't always ...

Baltimore Sun - Sheridan left to become superintendent of the Maryland State Police, said the county is focusing on efforts to reduce domestic violence, and he pointed to the appointment in each precinct of an officer to handle such cases. Bill Toohey, a county ...

Times-Argus - BARRE – Washington County will establish its own special investigations unit to address domestic violence cases within the next year, Washington County State's Attorney Tom Kelly announced Wednesday. His office receives at least two cases of ...

Seattle Post Intelligencer - Seattle City Council Richard McIver was charged with fourth-degree assault on Wednesday for allegations that he grabbed his wife by the throat and arm during a drunken dispute last week. Through an attorney, McIver pleaded not guilty to the charge ...

News.com.au - Unconfirmed reports have suggested that the 24 year old Rehab singer's arrest may be due to drug possession, domestic violence or both. Winehouse was due to perform at the Peer Gynt in Begern this evening, but there is speculation her concert could ...