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Massachusetts declares a "public health emergency" Massachusetts declares a "public health emergency"
Domestic-violence-related deaths are up, and Gov. Duval Patrick has announced plans to try to help.
Catherine Price Jun 10, 2008
I'm perpetuating the cycle of emotional abuse I'm perpetuating the cycle of emotional abuse
I was a victim of rage and violence and now I can't control my temper.
By Cary Tennis Apr 23, 2008
Can a bus stop ad prevent domestic violence? Can a bus stop ad prevent domestic violence?
A new campaign in New York aims to encourage men to teach their sons to respect women.
Catherine Price Jan 29, 2008
My husband and I are fighting bitterly over our failing restaurant My husband and I are fighting bitterly over our failing restaurant
He's cooking the books and starting to throw chairs. I got scared and hid his handgun.
By Cary Tennis Jan 15, 2008
Fighting abuse one mosque at a time Fighting abuse one mosque at a time
Activists are finding new ways to reach American Muslims suffering from domestic violence.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 7, 2008
The question of self-defense in domestic violence The question of self-defense in domestic violence
Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher reconsiders the sentences of 21 women convicted of killing or trying to kill men who abused them.
Catherine Price Dec 11, 2007
Roundup: Do these punching bags encourage female violence? Roundup: Do these punching bags encourage female violence?
Also: US Magazine asks whether Katherine Heigl is ungrateful.
Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 7, 2007
What's so funny about abusive girlfriends? What's so funny about abusive girlfriends?
News about women's role in domestic violence inspires comedy, as well as cries in defense of men.
Carol Lloyd Oct 25, 2007
Cuff 'em? Cuff 'em?
Do mandatory-arrest laws actually increase domestic violence?
Lynn Harris Aug 8, 2007
Battered and fired Battered and fired
Is it OK to fire an abuse victim for requesting time off after being beaten by a spouse?
Carol Lloyd Jul 26, 2007
Domestic violence vs. deportation Domestic violence vs. deportation
Could illegal immigrant women be forced to disclose their status when they report assault?
Lynn Harris Jun 27, 2007
Her sexy T-shirt says "Kitty Not Happy" -- is that OK at work? Her sexy T-shirt says "Kitty Not Happy" -- is that OK at work?
I know this young woman has problems at home, but I think she might need a good slapping!
By Cary Tennis Jun 14, 2007
Why women stay with abusers Why women stay with abusers
A new book argues abusers employ the same type of "coercive control" used on kidnap victims and slaves.
Carol Lloyd Jun 11, 2007
To accent bruises, try this top in aubergine? To accent bruises, try this top in aubergine?
Not so fast: Benetton, and bloggers, get punk'd by fake domestic violence awareness campaign.
Lynn Harris May 30, 2007
Native American victims of violence Native American victims of violence
Amnesty International: Women on reservations have huge levels of assault, little access to recourse.
Lynn Harris Apr 25, 2007
Good news in the fight against teenage abuse Good news in the fight against teenage abuse
The organization Teens Experiencing Abusive Relationships appears on "Montel Williams" today. Plus, there's a new national help line.
Catherine Price Apr 24, 2007
Virginia Tech: "Domestic" not dangerous? Virginia Tech: "Domestic" not dangerous?
Some question decision not to lock down, or at least alert, campus after so-called lovers dispute.
Lynn Harris Apr 18, 2007
One in four older women abused? One in four older women abused?
So says a study looking at lifetime physical and emotional abuse.
Carol Lloyd Mar 8, 2007
Panic rooms Panic rooms
The British government puts up funds for domestic-violence victims to build safe rooms in their homes.
Catherine Price Dec 20, 2006
My husband beat me. Should I divorce him? My husband beat me. Should I divorce him?
I am conflicted and tied up in knots; he has tried to make it up to me, and wants me to come back.
By Cary Tennis Dec 1, 2006
Is becoming a mother a risk factor for murder? Is becoming a mother a risk factor for murder?
Why homicide is a more common killer of pregnant women than practically anything else.
Katharine Mieszkowski Nov 29, 2006
When Big Brother tackles domestic violence When Big Brother tackles domestic violence
India has a progressive new law protecting women from rape, battery and ... name-calling?
Carol Lloyd Oct 26, 2006
What else we're reading: Health news roundup What else we're reading: Health news roundup
Breast cancer gene mutations, cola and osteoporosis, male birth control options and more!
Page Rockwell Oct 9, 2006
Yet another face of domestic violence Yet another face of domestic violence
In one Ohio county, the number of teens charged with the crime -- against their parents -- is up by almost 60 percent.
Lynn Harris Sep 6, 2006
"Red Flags" in the Lone Star State "Red Flags" in the Lone Star State
Sobered by the latest stats, Texas launches a public awareness campaign to combat dating violence.
Lynn Harris Aug 29, 2006
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