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One in four women in the U.S. has experienced severe violence at the hands of an intimate partner, yet asking for help is often far too dangerous for victims to even consider. That’s what inspired a new grassroots campaign that allows survivors to open up about their experiences without even having to say a word.

There has been progress – 25 years ago only seven countries out of the 173 studied had laws against domestic violence, whereas now, 127 do. The author of the report cites the importance of international agreements such as the Beijing Platform for Action in creating such change. They certainly are important, but even more vital is the work of local women’s organisations.

This October, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence seeks to foster healthy communities by encouraging all of us to be part of the

One of the most daunting aspects of trying to escape a domestic abuse relationship is the physical move. Not only is the act dangerous due to the potential for being caught by the abusive partner, moving is also expensive. Thankfully, a moving company in California is making the process a little less scary.

The first permanent public space to bring attention to the wide-spread epidemic of Domestic Violence will officially be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony September 26 in Isle View Park, Tonawanda.

Most sexual assault victim advocates last three to five years on the job, but Carroll College Professor Kelly Parsley has been at it for almost 20 years.