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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Help For Hundreds of NH Foster Families

CONCORD, N.H. - According to the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), between 700 and 800 children live in foster homes in New …

Report: Dramatic Rise in TV Violence against Teen Girls

CONCORD, N.H. - It's enough to make any New Hampshire parent squirm with discomfort - and then change the channel. A new study analyzing five years …

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 …

Study Shines a Light on Economic Abuse

Concord, N.H. - The economic crisis has put financial strains on many families and, for some, that also means an increase in domestic violence as …

Commission: Modern-Day Slavery Profiting in NH

Concord, NH – Modern-day slavery is alive and well in New Hampshire, according to a new legislative commission report that looks at human …

Study: Women with a Disability More Likely to be Abused

Concord, NH – A new facet of domestic violence is getting attention, as experts gauge the increased risks for women who have disabilities…

Gov. Lynch Signs Childhood Sex Abuse Law Today

Boston, MA – The statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit related to childhood sexual abuse is being extended to 12 years after the …

AG Ayotte Getting "Styling" Today to "Cut Out" Domestic Violence

Concord, NH - Attorney General Kelly Ayotte is getting a haircut today to help fight domestic violence in New Hampshire. It's part of a program …

Clegg: Adam Walsh Bill Gives Sex Offenders "License" to Avoid Arrest

Concord, NH - Debate is raging in the State House over just how closely New Hampshire should track sex offenders. Last week, a Senate committee …

Lynch, Hodes Call on NH Men to Stand Up for Women

Concord, NH - Gov. John Lynch and Congressman Paul Hodes are standing up for women today. It's White Ribbon Day in New Hampshire, and the two …

Statehouse "Clothesline" Honors Victims' Rights Day

Concord, NH - On the Statehouse lawn, the scope of domestic and sexual violence in New Hampshire will be on display in observance of Victim's Rights …

Economy Leaving NH Domestic Violence Victims "Stuck in Shelters"

Nashua, NH – Washington D.C. says the economy is "contracting," and shelters for victims of sexual violence are seeing some of the consequences…

Domestic Violence in NH: One Day, 235 Calls for Help

Concord, NH – On a typical day in New Hampshire, 235 people seek help from a crisis center because of domestic violence, and some are turned …

NH Police Call For Stronger Sex Offender Laws

Concord, NH - Should New Hampshire toughen its' laws against sexual abuse of children? The House Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety …

Federal Budget Means Less Help for Domestic Violence Victims

Concord, NH - The new federal budget may mean less help for battered women. Although the budget passed by Congress last week adds $17 million dollars …

To Spank or Not: No Rush toward Ban in NH

Concord, NH - Could it happen here? A proposal to ban spanking in Massachusetts has generated discussion of similar legislation in New Hampshire…

Helping Young NH Victims of Domestic Violence

Nashua, NH – Children frequently witness acts of domestic violence against a parent. If they don't get help dealing with the experience…

Exposing Violence By Intimate Partners in NH

Concord, NH – A murder/suicide in Dover, a 75-year-old woman shot and killed in Grantham, and an 18-year-old victim of an overdose in Brentwood…

Child Abuse Survival Documentary Premieres in Manchester

Manchester, NH – A new film premiering in Manchester tomorrow is aimed at combating childhood abuse. "Common Threads – Stories of Life …

Pumps and Stilettos Against Gender Violence

Visitors to downtown Keene on Saturday may see something shocking. The Monadnock Men’s Resource Center is joining with Keene State College and …

One Marine’s Toughest Battle

Kris Roberts of Keene is a state representative, a retired Marine lieutenant colonel, and a survivor of childhood sex abuse. Today he joins Gov…

NH Not Cheering This "Sox Sellout"

Imagine Fenway Park filled three times over, and every attendee is a New Hampshire victim of sexual assault. A new survey released today shows the …

Domestic Violence Counts - NH Victims Turned Away

Knock on the door for help, and there's no answer. A new census released today tracked how many victims of domestic violence or sexual assault …

It's "Not Just for Celebrities" - Stalking Awareness in NH

Most stalkers don't track the rich and famous in New Hampshire, they track people they usually know. A new campaign kicks off today to remind people …

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