Category: News Articles

  • Summit County victim agencies revamp process for serving domestic violence victims in court; changes start Monday

    By Ohio.com 05/02/2016 “…he result is a revamped process, with Victim Assistance assuming services to domestic violence victims in court beginning Monday and the Battered Women’s Shelter switching its focus to helping victims and their families outside of the courthouse. The agencies hope the new approach will lessen duplication and provide better service. …” Read…

  • Why MDMA and ‘Shrooms Are Potential Major Tools to Fight Domestic Violence

    By Alternet 05/01/2016 “…Psychedelics such as LSD, MDMA, and magic mushrooms have been undergoing a renaissance as scientists explore their positive effects on a range of illnesses and conditions from PTSD to end of life anxiety. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.alternet.org/drugs/fighting-domestic-violence-psychedelics-mdma-shrooms

  • Child abuse prevention program announced

    NP Telegraph 05/03/2016 “…The gala was the most successful the organization has had, organizers said, but their work isn’t done. During the gala, members of the nonprofit announced a new program dedicated to children who are impacted by abuse and domestic assault. Outreach/education and site coordinator Kim Patch and shelter manager Beth Gilbert were chosen…

  • Wyatt’s Law: Mother continues fight for Michigan child abuse registry

    By FOX 17 “…A Michigan mother is on a mission to start a child abuse registry after her son was severely beaten, and for the rest of the now 3-year-old’s life he will have to work to overcome his brain injury. …” Read the entire article: http://fox17online.com/2016/05/02/wyatts-law-mother-continues-fight-for-michigan-child-abuse-registry/

  • Ventura County Sheriff commander recognized for efforts against domestic violence

    By Ventura County Star 05/02/2016 “…Cmdr. Monica McGrath will accept the award May 14 at the Love is Brewing in Paris Champagne Luncheon & Tea luncheon hosted by Interface Children & Family Services, a Ventura County social services nonprofit. …” Read the entire article: http://www.vcstar.com/news/local/ventura-county-sheriff-commander-recognized-for-efforts-against-domestic-violence-31e7adfd-5436-0406-377898481.html

  • Judge ordered to attend anger management class after berating domestic violence victim

    By WFTV news 04/26/2016 “…The Florida Supreme Court sent a letter to Collins, denying a plea deal that she worked out for a public reprimand and ordering her to take anger management courses and a domestic violence course. …” Read the entire article: http://www.wftv.com/news/9-investigates/judge-ordered-to-attend-anger-management-class-after-berating-domestic-violence-victim/243521565

  • Grandparents Can Help Prevent Child Abuse

    By The Herald-News “…During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, there is much emphasis on the horrible realities of the crime. Dr. Natalia Tapia, director of the Lewis University Criminal Social Justice Graduate Program, noted statistics indicate that physically abused children’s birth parents are the perpetrators of the abuse in the majority of the reported cases.…

  • WHEN BATTERED HUSBANDS SPEAK OUT

    By OZY 04/30/2016 “…Across the Emerald Isle, a growing number of male domestic-abuse victims are seeking succor and support, according to Amen Support Services, which is dedicated to male survivors of domestic violence. The organization, the only one in Ireland of its kind, received 6,600 “contacts” in 2014 — phone calls, emails, texts, posts, counseling…

  • Psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

    Science Daily 04/26/2016 “…Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems, according to a new study. The study found that 42 percent of US adult male inmates who did not take psychedelic drugs were arrested within six years for domestic battery after their release, compared to a rate of…

  • Watch for signs of financial elder abuse

    By Philly 04/26/2016 “…Her son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted of stealing tens of millions of dollars of her assets. Her grandson Philip Marshall testified against his father and helped put him in jail. …” Read the entire article: http://articles.philly.com/2016-04-26/business/72601307_1_anthony-marshall-elder-abuse-brooke-astor