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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Cumberland County state representative is going to introduce a bill that aims to help victims of domestic violence get justice. Many victims and victim advocates see a trend in the courts: light sentences, and that’s if the case even makes it into a courtroom. Read More

A Proclamation Teen dating violence is a serious violation that can affect a young person’s safety, development, and sense of comfort. Perpetrated by a current or past intimate partner, dating violence takes many forms, including physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, and can occur in person or through electronic communication and social media.

Morrison appeared on ABC’s Q&A program on Monday night along with Guardian Australia’s Indigenous affairs editor, Stan Grant; director of emergency at St Vincent’s hospital, Gordian Fulde; the director of the Sydney Story Factory, Catherine Keenan, and young Australian of the Year finalist Manal Younus.

Democratic Rep. Max Gruenberg helped draft the bill and fielded questions from members of the committee as he outlined proposed changes to the bill. Included in those changes was expansion of the definition of “essential personal items” in domestic violence situations to include pets. The bill would allow victims of domestic violence to retrieve pets as a personal item.

ALGIERS, Algeria — A new Algerian law has come into effect this week punishing violence against women and sexual harassment, in a victory for feminist groups that had fought for years for the legislation. The law took effect Monday after being blocked by the Senate for eight months amid resistance from conservative Muslims who view it as interference in family affairs.

Celebrate Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month with the NRCDV! This February, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence is committed to bringing the experiences and needs of teens from mar