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By Huffpost Women 01/18/2016 “… Ultimately, EMS personnel need to be better trained to deal with incidents of domestic violence. The researchers concluded that the key to better services is providing mandated ongoing training and education to first responders. …” Read the entire article:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/first-responders-domestic-violence-study_us_5697ccaae4b0b4eb759d6a73?utm_hp_ref=women&ir=Women&section=women&

By WCVB 01/16/2016 “… One-fifth of the domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts involve immigrant victims, even though immigrants make up only 14 percent of the state’s population, according to a Simmons College study released in October. Women or children make up the majority of victims. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.wcvb.com/news/immigrant-domestic-violence-victims-face-many-barriers-to-getting-help/37473140

By Military.com 01/16/2016 “… A fast-track discharge upon request for sexual assault victims and a new app that will assist in reporting of sexual harassment and assault are among a handful of new initiatives the Navy is pursuing to crack down on the crime and support survivors. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/01/16/navy-may-allow-sexual-assault-victims-to-get-expedited-discharge.html

By Metro 01/16/2016 “… More than 700,000 men are thought to experience violence from a partner every year – but new research has shown that they risk counter-accusations. …” Read the entire article: http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/16/men-who-report-domestic-violence-at-risk-of-being-arrested-themselves-5626912/#ixzz3xoAB25O2

By The Washington Times 01/14/2016 “… Cuomo has proposed making criminal child abuse a felony, saying abusers too often don’t go to prison even after disturbing violent crimes.The governor’s office says national data show 679,000 children were subject to substantiated maltreatment in 2013. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jan/14/cuomo-proposes-new-felony-charge-for-child-abuse/

By The Denver Post 01/13/2016 “… SALT LAKE CITY — Olympic gold-medalist skier Picabo Street has been charged with assault and domestic violence after authorities say she pushed her father down the stairs in a Utah home in December. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_29382344/olympic-gold-medalist-picabo-street-charged-assault-domestic

By UTV on 01/14/2016 “… Despite latest figures revealing that more than 3,000 of Northern Ireland’s domestic abuse victims are men, no dedicated accommodation exists to support them if they are forced to leave their homes, campaigners say. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.u.tv/News/2016/01/14/More-support-needed-for-male-domestic-abuse-victims-52216

By The Telegraph 01/14/2016 “… Male victims of domestic abuse are reluctant to report attacks because they are often subjected to false accusations themselves, according to new research. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/12061547/How-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse-often-end-up-getting-arrested-themselves.html

By The Times of Chester County 01/14/2016 “… LCH will work with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) to promote the safety and health of people seeking services. The funding strengthens an existing partnership: LCH has hosted a satellite office for the DVCCC since 2011. The funding from Futures without Violence strengthens LCH’s…

By The Columbus Dispatch 01/13/2016 “… House Bill 359, which was introduced in October by Rep. Mike Duffey, R-Worthington and Rep. Anne Gonzales, R-Westerville, would allow domestic abuse victims protect their information if they register a car at the Department of Motor Vehicles or register to vote. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/01/13/domestic-abuse-bill.html