She needs no introduction, and I felt that her poem needed to be shared. Someone somewhere needed to read this. Maggie Watson at her defiant best. Please click the link below and be inspired. Do enjoy. (written August 2025) I could retrace my steps.I could return to the cocoon I emerged from.I could assume the […]| Helping You To Succeed
Amid calls by Gov. Kevin Stitt, Democratic legislative leaders and the chairwoman of the Oklahoma Republican Party that he relinquish his House District 35 seat, Rep. Ty Burns announced his resignation today, two days after he pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors for domestic abuse and assault. Burns, a decorated military veteran who was first elected […] The post Rep. Ty Burns resigning 48 hours after guilty pleas appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
Accused of trying to “gouge” his wife’s eye out on Thanksgiving 2024 and of running his wife’s former mother-in-law and their teenage daughter off the road in April, Oklahoma House Rep. Ty Burns pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault today in Pawnee County District Court. Oklahoma […] The post ‘Serious charges’: Rep. Ty Burns pleads guilty to domestic abuse, assault involving family members appeared first on NonDoc.| NonDoc
The Elm Foundation, which supports adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, is working with The Queen’s Reading Room to use reading on their healing journey.| The Crown Chronicles
Facing domestic violence charges in New Jersey can be overwhelming, especially when the allegations involve events that happened months or even years ago. New Jersey’s statute of limitations sets a strict deadline for prosecutors to file criminal charges. In most cases, that window is five years, but exceptions can extend the timeline, particularly when the […] The post New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations for Domestic Violence Cases first appeared on Lackey & Miller, LLC.| Lackey & Miller, LLC
Facing domestic violence charges in New Jersey can be overwhelming, with the potential for severe penalties, a tarnished criminal record, and lasting effects on your family, reputation, and future. Without a clear understanding of the differences between felony and misdemeanor classifications, you risk navigating a complex legal system unprepared, increasing the likelihood of harsher consequences. […] The post Felony and Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Classifications first appeared on Lackey...| Lackey & Miller, LLC
A 2023 survey revealed that 10 percent of Americans, including 13 percent of men and 8 percent of women, report having been falsely accused of domestic abuse, with false allegations often linked to child custody disputes (31 percent) and predominantly made by women (58 percent), marking an increase of 8 percent in 2020. False allegations […] The post What To Do If You’re Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence first appeared on Lackey & Miller, LLC.| Lackey & Miller, LLC
Learn the differences between temporary and final restraining order proof in New Jersey and how a defense attorney can help protect your future.| Lackey & Miller, LLC - Cherry Hill Criminal Defense Attorneys
Domestic violence in Aotearoa New Zealand is not an isolated or private phenomenon. It is a deeply political expression of alienation and systemic violence, shaped by capitalism, colonialism, and patriarchy. This article argues that the roots of domestic violence lie not merely in individual pathology but in structural conditions of powerlessness, disconnection, and enforced control. […]| The Polar Bl@st
The Women’s Commission of the Young Communist League of Britain notes Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the next decade, the strategy for which will be released this coming September. The government cannot allow the plague of VAWG on society to persist and stark action must be taken to deliver this stepping stone towards a safe society for women.| Young Communist League of Britain
In the fourth episode of Looking Back, Moving Forward, advocates and experts name the sociopolitical factors that fuel gender-based violence, and outline what it will take—in the courts, legislatures and our communities—to finally break the cycle. "What does it mean that so many women, in particular, have to shoulder the burdens of violence and abuse in our day-to-day lives?" "We're in the middle of this terrible backlash because patriarchy does feel so threatened ... It's terrible, and i...| Ms. Magazine
Have you gone to couples counseling to address your partner’s abuse? If you have, and it didn’t help (or made things worse), you are not alone. Couples Counseling is usually… The post Five Reasons Why Couples Counseling Doesn’t Work For Abuse [Video] appeared first on Healing Well Counseling.| Healing Well Counseling
In this video, Jocelyn talks about three common abuse tactics that are often not discussed in the public. Have you heard of these before? This video was originally posted LIVE… The post Common Abuse Tactics You May Not Know About [Video] appeared first on Healing Well Counseling.| Healing Well Counseling
Being in a toxic relationship often feels like standing in the middle of a thick fog. In that type of hazy environment, you can’t sense directions, you don’t know what’s up… The post Domestic Abuse: 5 Control Tactics and How to Counter Them appeared first on Healing Well Counseling.| Healing Well Counseling
Domestic violence is a classification of crime that can cover a wide range of specific penal codes. The most commonly filed of these offenses in San Diego is domestic battery. This charge can be filed when someone uses force or violence against an intimate partner. If you have been accused of domestic battery in Vista […] The post Domestic Battery Charges in Vista, California: (Penal Code 243(e)(1) (PC)) appeared first on Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss.| Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss
When domestic violence results in injury, it can be charged as corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, filed under California Penal Code 273.5 (PC). This crime is one of the most commonly charged domestic violence offenses in San Diego County. If you have been accused of corporal injury to a spouse in San Diego, […] The post Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant Charges in Vista appeared first on Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss.| Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss
The post Quarantine in Home or Prison? Domestic Violence in the Time of COVID-19 and What it Holds for Bangladesh appeared first on BRAC Institute of Governance and Development.| BRAC Institute of Governance and Development
Fifty Years After War, Southeast Asian Communities Face a New Kind of Violence. Gender and Queer Justice Must Be at the Heart of This Moment.| Ms. Magazine
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, sharing resources available, and supporting those affected by it. Domestic violence is a widespread issue, affecting millions. The post Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Love Shouldn’t Hurt appeared first on Community Health Works.| Community Health Works
Learn about What to Do If You’re Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence in Tennessee in this blog post and then contact us today.| Experienced Trial Lawyers in Chattanooga | Best and Brock | TN
Domestic violence victims often stay for reasons most don’t see — fear, survival, and lack of options. The Survivor Justice Center helps women like her find safety, legal protection, and a path forward.| Better Magazine
Court documents indicate the 63-year-old had been acting erratically and aggressively toward family members the day before the shooting deaths.| Park Rapids Enterprise
The "senseless and tragic" shootings were apparently the second quadruple murder-suicide in the city since 2022.| Superior Telegram
Life after divorce is meant to bring closure and peace. But for many individuals, that sense of calm is disrupted when an ex-spouse crosses boundaries and engages in abusive behavior. At Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, we regularly assist clients in navigating these sensitive and emotionally charged situations. If your ex-spouse is harassing you in| Brodsky Renehan Pearlstein & Bouquet, Chartered
About the Book: Claire O’Connor’s life has been on hold since she broke up with Tom Morton and moved from cosmopolitan London back home to the rugged West of Ireland to care for her dying father. B…| Theresa Smith Writes
What Is a Protective Order? What Is a Restraining Order? When Are They Commonly Used? You’ve been a victim of domestic violence or someone has been stalking you, showing up at your home, workplace, or other places you frequent. You know that you can enlist the power of the courts to protect yourself, but how […]| GetLegal
About the Book: It is 1987, and in the aftermath of a great storm, Cora sets out with her nine-year-old daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband intends for her to follow a long-stand…| Theresa Smith Writes
Brian Malte, Executive Director of the Hope and Heal Fund, is a nationally recognized leader in the gun violence prevention movement and deeply believes all people and communities have a right to be safe and free from firearm-related violence, deaths, injuries, and trauma. Over his 30-year career, he has led community-based movements and strategic policy […] The post ‘A vehicle of hope’: Hope and Heal Fund’s Brian Malte on narrative change and firearm violence prevention appeared firs...| Berkeley Media Studies Group
Learn the essential steps to take after a domestic violence arrest. Understand your rights and navigate the legal process effectively. Read more now.| Frances Prizzia Criminal Defense Lawyers
It had been more than a week since the ruling in For Women Scotland v. Scottish Ministers and despite the widespread celebrations of feminists and amazing widespread front-page news coverage, none …| Karen Ingala Smith
Violating a restraining order in California can lead to arrest, fines, and jail time. Learn what to expect in 2025 and how to protect your rights.| The Law Offices of Michelanne Hrubic
Pempamsie is the Adinkra symbol for sewing together in readiness -preparatory actions for reparatory justice. building our future out of our principled operational unity despite our diversity. Indeed, part of the repair process is about Afrikan heritage communities developing our own community capacity and power-base as well as our own Afrikan Heritage Community Self-Repairs Plans. Mpango is the […]| stopthemaangamizi.com
Self-defense gets complicated quickly in domestic situations. When emotions run high, it can be hard to sort out what really happened. Maybe you were trying to protect yourself or someone else. Maybe you reacted after being pushed too far. If police show up and make assumptions based on appearances, you might find yourself facing charges even if you were the one being hurt. A Minneapolis, Minnesota domestic violence defense lawyer from Keyser Law, P.A. will know how to The post Understandi...|
Discover the different types of domestic violence restraining orders in New Jersey. Learn your legal rights and how to protect yourself. Get help now!| Micklin Law Group
When John C. Sciaccotta was installed as President of the CBA, he identified domestic violence as a key area of focus for his bar year.| 2Civility
If you're a woman who's coming off of a relationship with a destructive man, it can be scary to think about dating again, and especially to contemplate taking| Lundy Bancroft
Hey, friends. Nine days remain until the release of Michelle Ayon Navajas’ book After Rain Skies: The Global Anthology. March 8, 2025 will herald the arrival of a vitally important collection…| Silent Pariah
About the Book: When Giselle escapes to the north Yorkshire village of Hollydale, she doesn’t give much thought to what she might find there. She’s more concerned with what she’s leavin…| Theresa Smith Writes
In Norman Ward 1, three candidates are competing for a seat on the City Council dais. The election will take place Feb. 11, 2025.| NonDoc
Men’s violence against and abuse of women, girls and children is not a party-political issue but of course responses must be led by whichever party holds power. The issue of so-called ‘rape g…| Karen Ingala Smith
By Stephanie Wescott, Monash University and Steven Roberts, Monash University The UK government has recently announced a review into their counter-terrorism strategy, focussing on responses to “extremist ideologies”. This announcement named misogyny as one of its extremist ideological trends of interest. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: For too long, governments have failed to address the| VOX - Pol
I often play it safe with my nonfiction reading, choosing books about known and loved topics or ones that I expect to comfort me or reinforce my own opinions rather than challenge me. I wasn’t sure…| Bookish Beck
Slain Oregon Hospital Security Officer’s Family Files $35 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Legacy Good Samaritan, hospital shooting| Campus Safety Magazine
Ameer Musa Matariyeh, previously charged with murder in a New London man's shooting death during an apparent carjacking, will also face related charges for offenses initially reported in Minneapolis.| West Central Tribune
Facing a domestic violence charge in New Jersey can have long-lasting consequences, even if the charges are dismissed or you are acquitted.| DAME Legal
Quinn’s Corner aims to ensure that at least one domestic violence shelter in all 21 counties can house survivors and their pets together. It will also cover everything from vet bills and staff training to capital expenses and planning funds.| Community Foundation of New Jersey
The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) launched a new fund today that aims to ensure at least one domestic violence shelter in every county can house survivors and their pets — helping them find refuge together.| Community Foundation of New Jersey
Bill would be first in the nation, spur pro-privacy technological advancements; 8th CFC bill signed into law in 2024 For Immediate Release: September 27, 2024 SACRAMENTO, CA – Today legislation co-sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC), the University of California, Irvine Law Domestic Violence Clinic and … Read More ›| Consumer Federation of California
The term intimate partner violence (IPV) describes the abuse of power by one partner in a dating, common-law, married, or otherwise intimate relationship. This abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, social, cultural, or a combination of some or all of these.| Luke's Place
If implemented, Project 2025 would be devastating for women, families and feminists everywhere. Voters—particularly women voters—need to understand these threats.But while Project 2025’s abortion and LGBTQ+ rights plans have rightfully garnered outrage, there’s another, lesser-known threat to women, families and communities buried within these pages: a radical “guns everywhere” agenda.| Ms. Magazine
Rice University Student Killed in Alleged Murder Suicide, Jones College, Andrea Rodriguez Avila, domestic violence, dating violence| Campus Safety Magazine
During its opening weekend in early August, It Ends With Us surpassed $80 million globally. Based on the book by Colleen Hoover, the film stars Blake Lively as flower shop owner Lily Bloom. Lily meets and marries charming neurosurgeon Dr. Ryle Kincaid played by director Justin Baldoni. The film follows their relationship from its passionate beginning to Ryle’s devastating physical abuse of Lily. It’s natural to hate Ryle for the monster he unleashes on Lily, but it’s also important to r...| Ms. Magazine
At The Center for Family Justice, we talk a lot about giving people hope. We give them information and support as they navigate life during and after abuse. We let them know we believe them and believe in them. Steve Pemberton, our 2024 Speaking of Women keynote speaker, knows what's possible for anyone who walks through CFJ's doors [...] The post The HOPE Post: 2024 Speaking of Women Keynote Speaker Steve Pemberton: CFJ’s Work Matters appeared first on The Center for Family Justice.| The Center for Family Justice
South Carolina Pastor John-Paul Miller and the family of his late wife, Mica Miller, have reached a confidential settlement, they announced.| The Roys Report
The Idaho Democratic Party modified its platform, making significant changes to its stances on education, health care and natural resources.| Idaho Reports
We welcome the advances in the protection of women and girls in the EU, yet it fails to include all victims of gender-based violence...| OII Europe
In February, Texas attorney Mason Herring pleaded guilty to slipping abortion-inducing pills into his wife Catherine Herring's drink without her knowledge or consent. She subsequently gave birth to a baby 10 weeks premature with significant developmental delays. Catherine Herring’s brother, Thomas Pressly, a Republican state senator from Louisiana, drafted a bill in collaboration with Louisiana Right to Life which creates the new crime of “coerced abortion by means of fraud.” Although ...| Ms. Magazine
In the realm of family law, few issues are as vital and emotionally charged as the determination of child support in Georgia. When the cloud of domestic| Vayman & Teitelbaum, P.C.
Did you know that injuries can be present after both consensual and nonconsensual sexual contact?It is true! It is also true that injuries, more commonly, are not seen on a forensic examination after a sexual assault has occurred. Something so physical should absolutely “leave a mark,” but it doesn’t always. You may ask, but why not?| Godoy Medical Forensics
Today’s post is going to be a little controversial. But then, that will hardly be the first time that has happened. I want to address a message I’ve received from men many times, one that has a particularly angry tone and goes something like this: “Why do you only talk about abusive men?? Why don’t…| Lundy Bancroft
How come children who grew up together sometimes describe such strikingly different experiences of their childhoods? Why can they have sharply colliding views of what their parents were like as people, and as parents? Why can one person’s memories sound like inventions to his or her siblings? These differences in perspective can cause…| Lundy Bancroft
For twenty years I’ve been receiving messages from furious men, or reading their spit-spraying rants online. I’ve chosen not to respond to them (well, maybe I did give into temptation a couple of times) because I don’t believe it serves any purpose. That style of man never examines what he’s saying, and he isn’t entering…| Lundy Bancroft
Many of you have read Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, or have seen the Sean Penn movie of the same name; the movie starred Emile Hirsch and included a poignantly beautiful soundtrack by Eddie Vedder. If you did, you learned a version of the story with all the abuse excised from it. Into the…| Lundy Bancroft
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Records show that Vallejo Police Ofc. Ronald Maurice Dupree is being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, Calif.| Open Vallejo
Auctioneer Chadwick Francis, 37, was murdered in his home in the Greenwood and Mortimer Avenues. On August 6, 2020, police were called to his home, where they found his body. He may have been dead for several days, and although police are calling it a homicide, they are not yet releasing the cause of death.| Murder Village
Members of Pussy Riot, a punk rock band from Russia (Photo source: Wikipedia) Yes, it is crazy! On Tuesday this week, Putin signed a law according to which, provided “no bones are broken and …| Gender Matters
