Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Federal funding instability challenges Ohio's crisis support services
Service providers and advocacy groups in Ohio and across the country are facing uncertainty following recent executive orders that have thrown federal…
MS gets $7M grant for supports to help crime victims heal
For crime survivors in Mississippi, the healing journey often begins with finding resources that can feel out of reach. A $7 million grant from the …
NM bill would help domestic abuse survivors get legal assistance
Women surveyed about why they stayed in an abusive relationship often said they did not have the money to leave. Now, a bill introduced in the New …
Resource gaps cloud efforts on cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In South Dakota, the push to secure justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women remains …
Lack of transportation leaves Maine women veterans stranded
A lack of reliable transportation for some women veterans in Maine is preventing them from getting the services they need. The Sisters in Arms …
Whistleblower exposes dangers at Indiana facility
By Mary Claire Molloy for Mirror Indy.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Mirror Indy-Free Press Indiana-Public …
New IL legislation removes barriers for children of sexual abuse
Childhood sexual abuse survivors will benefit from amendments to legislation pending in the Illinois Senate. House Bill 222 would revise three …
Sustaining services for rural Ohio's sexual-violence survivors
The giving season offers Ohioans an opportunity to reflect on the importance of supporting community services. For survivors of sexual violence in …
NE advocates: Anonymity an option in reporting sexual assault
More than 60% of sexual assaults are never reported to police, due to concerns like fear of retaliation or negative social interactions. But Nebraska …
Abortion ban prompts concern among TX doctors
A recent survey of OB/GYNs in the state shows that doctors are concerned and confused by Texas' abortion ban. 76% of doctors surveyed say they feel …
Improving Ohio's sexual violence response teams
Sexual violence remains a significant concern in Ohio, and specialized teams, such as Sexual Assault Response Teams and Coordinated Community …
Tragic toll of domestic violence in Ohio
In Ohio, the effects of domestic violence continue to devastate families. The Ohio Domestic Violence Network released its ninth annual fatality …