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Domestic Violence

In Indiana, domestic violence can pose dilemma for employers - Indianapolis Star In Indiana, domestic violence can pose dilemma for employers Indianapolis Star While Indiana has some progressive domestic violence laws, immunity from job termination isn't one of them. That could be one reason why Rouster's predicament isn't unique. An Indianapolis attorney said it "happens all the time" and that she has ... Ind. woman reaches informal settlement over suit alleging protective order led ...Greenfield Daily Reporter Victims of abuse in Indiana can face double pain: loss of jobThe Courier-Journal Woman alleges protective order led to firingWLKY Louisville all 11 news articles »

Napa Police Make Two Domestic Violence Arrests - Patch.com Napa Police Make Two Domestic Violence Arrests Patch.com By Louisa Hufstader Two Napa men were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of domestic violence against women, according to shift activity log entries from the City of Napa Police Department. Two Napa men were arrested over the weekend on suspicion ... and more »

Call for clarity on family violence statistics - Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nz Call for clarity on family violence statistics Stuff.co.nz Family violence incidents jumped by more than 2000 last year, showing the need "now more than ever" for a change in the way the facts were recorded, say police. Figures released to Stuff under the Official Information Act showed police investigated ... and more »

Mass. prosecutor to receive anti-violence award - Boston.com Mass. prosecutor to receive anti-violence award Boston.com BOSTON—Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone will receive Jane Doe Inc.'s public service award for his efforts to help victims of domestic violence. Leone created a domestic violence pro bono attorney program through his office and instituted ... and more »

New law allows domestic violence cases to procede - Sarasota Herald-Tribune New law allows domestic violence cases to procede Sarasota Herald-Tribune By Dale White MANATEE - Prosecutors often drop domestic violence cases because the victims or crucial witnesses refuse to cooperate. Because of the lobbying efforts of several victim advocates in Manatee County, however, juries may soon hear victims' ...

Nashville trying to reduce domestic violence - WSOC Charlotte Nashville trying to reduce domestic violence WSOC Charlotte AP The city, which had 12686 domestic violence cases reported last year, is in the midst of an audit to identify changes the city could make to offer better protection for victims. The examination includes looking at how the crimes are investigated and ... Mayor Dean should do more with less before raising taxesThe Tennessean all 12 news articles »

House Republicans passes anti-violence against women bill - Examiner.com Las Vegas TSG House Republicans passes anti-violence against women bill Examiner.com On Wednesday House Republicans set up a showdown with the Senate and President Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that's become as much about female voters this election year as cracking down on abuse. "Domestic abuse survivor'' Kristin Jacobs on Violence Against Women ActBroward Politics (blog) Heck Supports Passage of Violence Against Women ActLas Vegas TSG MHP: Violence Against Women Act HobbledThe Root Huffington Post -Rapid City Journal -Patch.com all 41 news articles »

Domestic-Violence Act Passes the House - Wall Street Journal USA TODAY Domestic-Violence Act Passes the House Wall Street Journal By COREY BOLES The House voted largely along party lines Wednesday to approve a five-year reauthorization of a domestic-violence law, setting up a showdown with the Senate, this time over social rather than fiscal policy. Most Democrats voted against ... Violence Against Women Act loses some safeguards in House voteLos Angeles Times Will GOP domestic violence bill hurt party with Hispanics?USA TODAY House Vote Sets Up Battle on Domestic Violence BillNew York Times MiamiHerald.com -Reuters -The Seattle Times all 881 news articles »

Greenway walk-a-thon steps up awareness of domestic abuse - Cleveland Daily Banner Greenway walk-a-thon steps up awareness of domestic abuse Cleveland Daily Banner by By JOYANNA WEBER Banner Staff Writer SURVIVORS of domestic violence Penny Waldroup, left, and Jennifer Jenkins lead the walk on the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway. Banner Photos, JOYANNA WEBER Purple invaded the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway ... and more »

Josephine County Budget Cuts: Domestic Abuse Could Go Unpunished - Huffington Post Josephine County Budget Cuts: Domestic Abuse Could Go Unpunished Huffington Post As a result of the cutbacks, the routine areas of law enforcement – drunken drivers, domestic abuse, shoplifting and car wrecks – will likely be where people see the loss of sheriff's patrols and prosecutors first. Losing four of his nine prosecutors, ... and more »