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Medical studies link the long-term effects of domestic violence with multiple health conditions including tobacco abuse, diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, substance abuse, and others. Visit futureswithoutviolence.org for more information and for resources for victims.
Domestic violence has become a pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine cited a 27% increase in domestic violence calls to the Jefferson County, AL Sherrif’s office in March 2020 compared to March 2019! Are you a…
If you ever find yourself in a dangerous situation, Apple’s iPhone has a feature that allows you to discreetly make an emergency call while sharing your personal location. After the call ends, the iPhone will also ping your emergency contacts…
The UK launched an initiative in 2016 to prevent sexual assault. The initiative involved placing posters in strategic locations like restrooms notifying patrons that they can ask a staff member for “Angela.” The name functions as a code word indicating…
During the pandemic, there has been a worldwide rise in domestic violence as people are sheltering in place. A gesture has been created to alert others that someone needs help. If you see this gesture, call 911 and report it.…
This week, the House of Representatives will vote for the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The updated act will improve the prevention of violence against women, support communities of color, increase access to housing for victims, prevent domestic…
From 2016-2018 the number of intimate partner violence victimizations in the United States increased 42% (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2020). Domestic violence. Retrieved fromhttps://assets.speakcdn.com/…/domestic_violence….). If you or someone you know may be the victim of domestic violence, contact the…
