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House Bill 4945 and House Bill 4946, sponsored by state Sen. Stephanie Chang, D-Detroit, were voted out of the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee last week. (Adobe Stock)

MI lawmakers debate tougher gun laws for domestic violence convictions

Michigan state lawmakers are moving closer to restricting gun ownership for more people who have been convicted of domestic violence. The House …

A new Consent Toolkit has tips for educators, caregivers and parents, for instance, how to respond if a student discloses that they've experienced sexual violence. (Bailey Krestakos/Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health)

Toolkit Provides Resources for Teaching Consent in Grades K-5

A new toolkit for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade provides resources for teaching about issues of consent and healthy relationships…

Michigan state Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, D-Livonia, a survivor of domestic violence, is among the lawmakers who have introduced a package of domestic violence prevention bills. (Michigan Progressive Women's Caucus)

Bills Introduced to Prevent MI Domestic Violence, Support Survivors

DETROIT -- Domestic Violence Awareness Month may have come to a close, but efforts in Michigan to prevent violence and protect survivors are ongoing…

Abuse can occur in all types of relationships, regardless of sexual orientation, gender expression or gender. (Adobe Stock)

Dating Violence: Young Love Shouldn't be Dangerous

LANSING, Mich. - Romance is top of mind for many young people in Michigan planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend. And while teen romance …

State lawmakers in Michigan are stepping up their legislative response to the Nassar scandal. (Phillip Hoffmeister/Wikimedia Commons)

Nassar Scandal Prompts Focus on Prevention, Protection, Accountability

LANSING, Mich. – The case of disgraced former Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar has prompted state lawmakers on both sides of the …

New research says men and women with the most college experience see lower rates of sexual assault than those who don't attend college. (kconnors/morguefile)

Report: Sexual Assault Even More Prevalent Off-Campus

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan State University and other colleges have been in the spotlight with high profile cases of sexual assault. A new …

The fallout of the Nassar sexual-abuse scandal goes far beyond Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. (lovelac/wikimediacommons)

After the Larry Nassar Scandal: Expert Weighs in on Moving Forward

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Disgraced Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison this week for sexually …

Poverty and bias are widespread in the transgender community, according to new data. (TransAmerica/Wikimedia Commons)

Report: Transgender Michiganders Face Widespread Discrimination

LANSING, Mich. -- Poverty, discrimination, unemployment and psychological stress - those are just some of the hallmarks of the transgender experience …

A large crowd is expected Saturday at the Women's March on Lansing. (Phillip Hoffmeister/Wikimedia Commons)

Michigan Women To Rally in Lansing, Washington

LANSING, Mich. - On the day after Donald Trump takes office, thousands of Michigan women will take to the streets in opposition to the wave of hate …

Seventy-six Michigan children died as the result of abuse or neglect in 2014. (Pixabay)

Hundreds to Rally in Lansing for Child Abuse Prevention

LANSING, Mich. - Dozens of Michigan children die each year due to abuse or neglect, and today people from around the state will gather in Lansing to …

Domestic violence occurs regardless of age, race or economic backgrond. Credit: Helga Webber/Flickr Creative Commons.

Domestic Violence: "Equal Opportunity Destroyer" in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – It's often a hidden problem, but domestic violence occurs in Michigan homes more often than some may realize. Domestic …

PHOTO: Right now, Michigan residents who are subject to a Personal Protection Order cannot receive a concealed-weapons permit, but that would change under a bill now sitting on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk. Photo credit: KeterMagick/morguefile.com.

Controversial Gun Bill Sits on Governor's Desk

LANSING, Mich. - A bill that gun-rights advocates say will streamline the process of receiving a concealed-weapons permit also contains a measure …

PHOTO: Dozens of Michiganders have rallied online and even braved the cold to show their opposition to legislation that requires women to purchase an insurance rider for an abortion. Photo courtesy of Michigan NOW.

Michigan Women Mobilize Following Abortion-Restriction Measure

LANSING, Mich. - In the wake of a controversial state measure passed this month that requires women to purchase an additional insurance rider for …

PHOTO: The clock is ticking for Michigan lawmakers to decide whether to take up a controversial measure to restrict insurance coverage for abortions, or to let the voters decide in November 2014. Photo courtesy of Mona Shand

Michigan NOW Calls on Lawmakers to Ignore Abortion-Restriction Measure

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan could become the ninth state in the nation to prohibit insurance plans from including abortion coverage, even in cases of …

PHOTO: Purple ribbons such as the ones on display at the YWCA of Kalamazoo are one way to show support for the victims of domestic violence.

Pull Out Your Purple to Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Every year, domestic violence rips apart the lives of countless Michiganders, which is why the YWCA is one of many …

Recent studies have shown that infants' brains are reacting to external stresses, even while they sleep. Things like domestic conflicts, violence and other traumatic events can influence a person's behavior later in life - even if they don't have any conscious memory of the original stress.

Infant Stress Linked to Behavior Problems Later in Life

LANSING, Mich. – Recent studies have shown that infants' brains are reacting to external stresses, even while babies sleep. Things such as …

PHOTO: In a push to improve preventive medical care, the Affordable Care Act says insurance companies can no longer charge for many basic screenings, including the domestic violence screening.

Healthcare Reform to Increase Domestic Violence Screenings

LANSING, Mich. – Screening for domestic violence is one of the eight preventive-care tests patients can get at no cost under the part of health-…

Violence Against Women Act Stalls – Mich. NOW "Condemns" House version

LANSING, Mich. - The Violence Against Women Act has been renewed twice with bipartisan support since originally passed in 1994, but this year's …

MI House Passes New Version of Controversial Anti-Bullying Law

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan is one small step closer to getting anti-bullying legislation in place, this time without a controversial clause which …

MI Hotel Workers Speak Out Against Guest Misconduct

LANSING, Mich. - Hotel housekeepers in Michigan and across North America say it's time to break the silence about what they claim is routine sexual …

Catch 22: Proposed Cuts Will Increase Demand for Programs Slated for Cuts

LANSING, Mich. - There's concern that Michigan's working poor and those in poverty will lose cash and access to some health care programs if both Gov…

MI Group Wants Action on Bullies

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan-based Great Lakes Center for Educational Research and Practice has released a report on how lawmakers can make …

Putting Families First in MI

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - It's a win-win program with stunning success at keeping at-risk families in the Battle Creek area together. The Families First …

Victims of Domestic Violence Given More Tenant Rights

LANSING, Mich. - Michigan landlords must now allow renters the option of breaking their lease agreements if they are entangled in domestic violence …

New MI Law Increases Protection for Victims of Sexual Assault

LANSING, Mich. - Victims of sexual assault in Michigan have increased protection under a new law signed last week by Governor Jennifer Granholm…

Holidays Can Bring Out the Worst in Some: Avoiding Domestic Violence

LANSING, Mich. - Holidays can be stressful times for families, particularly when they include more alcohol consumption, more financial pressure and …

Kids Carry Extra Load During Tough Economic Times

LANSING, Mich. - An alarming trickle-down from the economic crisis is seeping into the lives of Michigan children, as law enforcement agencies are …

Health Care Reform is "Women's Business?"

WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of Congressional debate about health care reform, the Senate Finance Committee is expected to take up Sen. Max …

MI NOW: Women Need Financial Freedom from Abuse

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan's economic woes are making it even harder for women suffering domestic abuse to escape from their situations…

State Lawmakers: Prevention is the Best Medicine

Lansing, MI - Prevention first is the message today in Lansing, where members of the state House and Senate will be introducing a 15-bill package to …

Sobering Study for MI: 1 in 50 Infants Abused or Neglected

Lansing, MI – Abuse and neglect in the first year of life are the lot of one baby in every 50 across the United States, according to a new …

Conference: MI Family Court Checkup for Children

Milford, MI – Michigan's family courts are touted as a streamlined way to deal with divorce cases, especially child custody cases. But the …

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