N.J. officials call for sentencing reform to help domestic violence survivors
Public officials and prison advocates yesterday called for legislation that would allow judges to consider a woman’s history of domestic abuse before handing down a lengthy sentence for a violent ...
New domestic violence shelter opens in Central Louisiana
A new domestic violence shelter is opening in Central Louisiana, aiming to provide safe housing and support services for survivors. 'Maison de la Paix,' an expansion of Faith House of Acadiana. The ...
Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law
Under Georgia’s bill, if a judge determines that family violence, dating violence or child abuse contributed to a crime with ...
Domestic Violence Resource Center launches campaign for new shelter in Reno
The Domestic Violence Resource Center (DVRC) has launched its "Inside These Doors" campaign to fund a new 40,000-square-foot shelter and resource center in nort ...