The Supreme Court struck down Texas’ restrictive abortion laws on June 27 in one of the most important abortion-related cases in years.
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In the News
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
In the News
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Supreme Court ruled June 27 that the federal government can ban abusers from possessing guns. The 6-2 ruling in Voisine v. U.S. upholds a federal law that prohibits any person convicted of a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” from owning a firearm.
In the News
Monday, June 27, 2016
In 1999, as a response to the special safety concerns for victims of officers’ abuse, the International Association of Chiefs of Police created a model policy for police departments to follow. However, little research has been done on the topic.
In the News
Monday, June 27, 2016
The 2015 Kentucky General Assembly created a new chapter of state law to establish civil orders for protection of victims of dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
In the News
Monday, June 27, 2016
Helena Menih from the University of New England spent 10 months on the streets of Brisbane talking to homeless women about their experiences as part of her PhD studies. She says the number of homeless women in Australia is growing and domestic violence is a common thread.
In the News
Monday, June 27, 2016
An Australian researcher has been designing an app aimed at 10- to 15-year-old boys, to help them create healthy relationships with their peers. “The National Survey of Youth Attitudes reported very disturbing findings about young men’s attitudes and behaviours,” said YSF CEO, Cath Bartolo.
