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“…as a new report points out, the Nordic countries appear to have a disproportionate and perplexing amount of domestic violence, or intimate partner violence (IPV), against women.

A new shelter aims to provide a safe haven for women who are targets of domestic abuse in some of Sydney’s most affluent areas, writes Ashley Donnelly.

This collection of famous, diverse women — actresses, writers, activists and CEOs — joined together in a promotional film posted online Monday to publicize the first ever “United State of Women” summit, a June 14 event held at the White House and hosted by first lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Registration for the conference closed at the end of May, after 5,000 people signed up, but those interested can watch a live stream on the summit’s website.

As advocates working in the sexual violence prevention and intervention field, we know that all forms of oppression are linked (racism, classism, ableism, sexism, etc.). This is why it is important for service providers to understand the issues that intersect and have a huge impact on what survivors of sexual violence face in order to help them in their journey.

Domestic violence cases in Madison County will be handled a bit differently starting June 1. The county will become the second in Illinois to establish a domestic violence accountability court, hearing all levels of cases between intimate partners. Two civil and two criminal judges will handle the docket, allowing for better coordination among criminal cases and orders of protection.