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Victory! CA Appellate Court Says Excluding Men from Domestic Violence Programs is Unconstitutional
“…taxpayer-funded programs…deny men services such as counseling, advocacy, shelter or hotel vouchers, which is endangering their children.” “Men pay at least half of the taxes that fund these programs and they should be entitled to services regardless of sex.” »
Two men charged with sexual assaults against sleeping women
“…he awoke on a floor. When he saw a young woman sleeping on a couch near him…a woman who he said he met at Woody’s Bar in Bayport, the previous night.” “…trying to put his tongue in her mouth.” »
“Rally To End Violence Against Women” Planned Thursday In Metropolis
“Candidates for Massac 1st Circuit Judge – Rick Abell, Gina Dunning and Joe Jackson – will also speak…” »
Federal grant aids SD victims
“U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., announced…$200,312…to provide housing for victims of violent crimes against women. The funding comes from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women.” »
USAID Awards $2.8 Million to Combat Child Marriage and Gender-Based Violence in South Asia
“U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded CARE more than $2.8 million to help…to prevent violence against women in two countries in South Asia.” »
Fix VAWA Now! – That’s What Every Congressman Needs to Know!
“…grounded in ideology rather than objective research.” “…innocent being forced from their homes…” “Redefines everyday words…”violence” now includes emotional distress…” »
McCain-Palin’s Extreme Position On Violence Against Women
“While Bush reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act, McCain voted against funding for VAWA as recently as 2007. It was McCain’s second vote against VAWA…” »
Woman’s Divorce: Questions About Restraining Orders
“…establish limits on the conduct of the that they are filed against, such as limiting contact, vacating the home, and establishing visitation rights.” “If you feel that you are in danger…,you can get the forms to file an order of protection at your local courthouse.” »
Baskerville: Fathers Under Siege: No Restraint on Restraining Orders
“…judge…calls the restraining order law “probably the most abused piece of legislation that comes to my mind.” “A court can issue an order that boots you out of your house, never lets you see your children again, and takes your money, all without you even knowing that a hearing took place.” »
Restraining orders: Shield or strategic weapon?
“A woman walks into…Court, picks up a form…writes what one lawyer calls “the magic words”: she is in fear…” “… judge also orders the husband not to see or speak to his wife, to leave their home immediately, to stop seeing his children, start paying child support and turn over to police any firearms he... »
Oprah: What Is Domestic Violence?
“Recognizing what behaviors are part of domestic violence is not always easy, even for victims themselves.” “In fact, many battered women who are controlled by their partners…have never been…assaulted.” »
Bush Proclaims October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Cites substantial reductions of home violence, increased support for victims
“…Department of Justice has awarded over $20 million to support the creation of 15 Family Justice Centers…” “Faith based and community organizations are also making vital contributions…” »
A Message from [Office on Violence Against Women] Director Cindy Dyer
“…renew your commitment to raising awareness…” “…dedicated to formulating national policy…” “…Family Violence Prevention Fund a national education and awareness campaign targeted towards youth.” “…twenty percent of young girls…experienced…dating violence.” »
October is Domestic Violence Month
“Nearly 25% of surveyed women and 8%…men said they were raped and/or…assaulted…by spouse…partner…” »
Philippine: Violence against Women and their Children
“Forms of violence: Psychological violence, Economic abuse” “Destroying the property …to animals or pets of the woman…” “ remaining in the dwelling or on the property of the woman…against her will.” “..olely controlling…common money.” »
Domestic Violence Shelters in Hispanic Areas of the U.S. Receive Cash Infusion During Economic Downturn
“…$3 million from the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation’s (MKACF) annual grants.” »
Conference to Probe Effects of Domestic Violence Laws
“..theme of the conference is “The Conflict between Federal Domestic Violence Policies and Traditional Family Values.” “Meeting at The Heritage Foundation…” »
Office on Violence Against Women Awards $114 Million to Support Comprehensive Crime Prevention
“…to support comprehensive strategies addressing violence against women…” “training law enforcement officers, judges, court personnel a prosecutors…developing, installing or expanding data collection…” »
Over 16 Million Voters Harmed by Biased Partner Abuse Laws
“…define abuse so broadly and provide many incentives to file questionable claims…system…flooded with minor cases and true victims have trouble getting the services they need.” »
Chippewa Cree Tribe receives half-a-million $ to curb domestic violence
“…administered by the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women…” “…survey which revealed that one in three Indian women reported having been assaulted.” »
Tompkins family abuse prevention effort gets $150K grant
“Safe Havens…s a two-year program authorized under the Violence Against Women Act of 2000.” »
Sheriff receives $84,000 grant
“…funds come from a STOP Violence Against Women formula grant, with $750,000 available this year for Maine.” »
Community programs get grants to combat violence
“More than $993,000 in federal grants has been awarded to Grand Forks to combat violence against women.” »
Religious Leaders Add Their Voice to UN Drive to End Violence Against Women
“Violence against women and girls is a crime and an internationally recognized human rights violation – stopping it is one of the great challenges of our time.” »
To the Editor:
“I’ve worked many years for women’s rights.” “Republicans tried to stop the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act and adequate funding for it.” »
UK: New funding for projects tackling domestic violence
“…£720,000 of funding agreed by London Councils.” “…Women’s Resource Centre…awarded…£600,000…” »
Rice: Remarks at the Women Leaders Working Group
“…State Department’s first Senior Roundtable for Women’s Justice this past March. It focused on violence against women…” “…U.S. judges with those from 20 countries to exchange ideas and best practices…” »
Kathmandu: Strict Law Sought to End Violence Against Women
“Domestic violence against women will not come to an end until they got equal access to property…” “…patriarchal mindset was the main reason behind domestic violence against women.” »
Chilean Minister of Women’s Affairs Says NO to Violence against Women
“…make ending violence against women a top priority for governments…” “Statistics indicate that at least one in three women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime.” »
Islamabad: Policy on violence against women ‘to be formulated’
“…gender responsive centres would also be set up at police stations for the proper handling of woman cases.” »
Roundup: Women Fight Against Violence, Romney’s Sex Ed Hypocrisy
“Violence against women is an issue that cannot wait. A brief look at the statistics makes it clear. At least one out of every three women is likely to be beaten…” »
Report: Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in New York City
“…half of fatal violence against women (44%) was confirmed to be the result of IPV.” »
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