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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

NH: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

According to data from the Department of Justice, an estimated 33% of rapes are committed by a current or former partner. (Adobe Stock)
Renewal of Federal Legislation Urged to Protect Domestic-Violence Survivors

CONCORD, N.H. -- Advocates for ending domestic violence urged Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act and other federal legislation …

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The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence urges people needing support around issues of sexual violence to go to nhcadsv.org or call 866-644-3574 to be directed to the nearest crisis center. (Adobe Stock)
Groups Work to Build Safe Online Spaces This Sexual Assault Awareness Month

CONCORD, N.H. -- Nearly one in five women in the U.S. have experienced rape or attempted rape in their lifetime, and advocates want survivors to know …

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Experts say kids are making fewer reports of abuse because during the pandemic, they've had less contact with trusted adults outside their household. (bigandt/iStockphoto)
Fewer NH Child-Abuse Reports During Pandemic Raising Concerns

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Reports of child abuse and neglect to New Hampshire's Division of Children, Youth and Families have been down nearly 50% over the …

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Depression, anxiety and self-harm can be early warning signs of a teen at risk of suicide. (TaniaVdB/Pixabay)
NH Workshops to Aid in Preventing Teen Suicide

SEACOAST, N.H. – Two workshops offering training in teen suicide prevention are coming up next month in the Portsmouth area. Suicide is the …

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A new uSafeNH app will be available this fall to students at all 26 New Hampshire colleges and universities, offering guidance if they are victims of sexual assault. (M. Clifford)
Mobile App Could Help Prevent Sexual Assault in NH

CONCORD, N.H. — In New Hampshire and around the country, one-in-five women will be sexually assaulted during her college career, according to …

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Photo: Help is now available for New Hampshire victims of domestic violence with local shelters offering Safe Haven for pets. Photo Credit: @mlcliff
Pet Concerns Can Trap NH Domestic Violence Victims

CONCORD, N.H. - Domestic violence victims in the Granite State who may stay in abusive homes because of concerns about their pets' well-being if they …

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PHOTO: 30 percent of teen girls reported having offline meetings with people they met on the Internet.
Study Confirms Risky Online Teenage Behavior

CONCORD, N.H. - The Internet can be a dangerous place, particularly for teenage girls, according to new research published in the eFirst pages of the …

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PHOTO: A packed house at the Democratic Women's Caucus in Charlotte, N.C.  Photo credit: Stephanie Carroll Carson, Public News Service.
Women's Issues and Health Care are Front and Center at Democratic Convention

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Women's issues are in the forefront of the Democratic National Convention. On Tuesday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz, D-Fla.…

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PHOTO: Physical punishment of children increases the chances of mood, anxiety and personality disorders, and alcohol and drug abuse in adulthood, says a study in the latest Journal of Pediatrics.
New Study: Spanked Kids = Messed-Up Grownups

NASHUA, N.H. - Physical punishment of children increases the chances of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders - and alcohol and drug abuse - in …

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Where are NH Kids on the Campaign Trail?

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Advocates for children in New Hampshire and across the country say the youngest Americans are being ignored so far in the …

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Study: 1 in 4 Kids Exposed to Violence at Home

DURHAM, N.H. - At least one in four children has been exposed to physical violence between their parents at some point in their lives, a new report …

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Study: Misperceptions Hamper Resolution of NH Sexual Assault Cases

CONCORD, N.H. - Turn on just about any of the hundreds of channels available to TV audiences today and you are sure to find a crime drama... and by …

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