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How to Stop Domestic Financial Abuse from U.S. News Money, 4/26/11

The article reports, “Financial abuse occurs in 98 percent of abusive relationships, whether in the form of restricting access to a spouse’s credit, or draining assets once a victim attempts to leave....

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Violence Against Women Impedes Economic Development from Ms. Blog, 8/23/11

The article reports, “We all know the ways that violence against women affects bodies, minds and souls. Less understood are the broader impacts of violence on women’s economic lives, and how it impedes...

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Press Release: Domestic Violence Shelters’ Desperate Call for Help is...

The article reports, “The Mary Kay Foundation maintains commitment to keeping women safe. The downturn in the economy is driving domestic violence shelters to cut much needed services to domestic...

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Opinion: Advocate: IRS needs greater understanding of domestic violence from...

The article reports, “The IRS is ill-equipped to deal with victims of domestic abuse and violence, with some employees not having received needed training, according to a new federal report. The Office...

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Mass. Senate Passes Domestic Violence Employment Protection Bill from...

The article reports, “The Senate on Thursday passed legislation establishing new employment rights for victims of domestic violence that will help victims keep their jobs and increase long-term...

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OPINION: Three Key Steps to Help a Woman Protect Her Finances When Leaving an...

The article reports, “Chris Brown’s performance and Best R&B Album win at the Grammy Awards earlier this month upset many women’s advocates (including me). Should the Recording Academy really be...

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While Signs of Economic Recovery Persist, Domestic Violence on the Rise...

The article reports, “Though many areas of life are recovering from the economic downturn, domestic violence shelters throughout the United States report that the economy continues to significantly...

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Study Details Lives of LGBT Youths Engaged in ‘Survival Sex’ from Associated...

A unique federally funded study offers a detailed look at the lives of gay, lesbian and transgender youth in New York City who cope with homelessness and poverty by engaging in what the researchers...

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The new women warriors: Reviving the fight for equal rights from Cable News...

Last April, Scalia appeared at the National Press Club beside his judicial polar opposite — and friend — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The two were asked how they would amend the...

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Bill Aimed at Aiding Sexual Assault Victims Advances, Would Ensures Victims...

The measures, sponsored by state Rep. Helena Moreno, would set up standards and procedures for the forensic medical examination and treatment of victims. A key provision would stop sexual assault...

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Human Trafficking Victims Caught in Cycle of Deceit, Abuse from Fay Observer,...

For days, a 14-year-old girl walked around a Fayetteville motel on Skibo Road wearing nothing but a tight shirt and shorts that barely covered her bottom. She didn’t have shoes or any personal...

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Bill to increase domestic violence funding signed from the Concord Monitor,...

Gov. Maggie Hassan has signed a new law to increase the state’s marriage license fee by $5 and begin fining domestic violence offenders. The money from both will go toward the state’s domestic violence...

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Opinion: Advocate: IRS needs greater understanding of domestic violence from...

The article reports, “The IRS is ill-equipped to deal with victims of domestic abuse and violence, with some employees not having received needed training, according to a new federal report. The Office...

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Mass. Senate Passes Domestic Violence Employment Protection Bill from...

The article reports, “The Senate on Thursday passed legislation establishing new employment rights for victims of domestic violence that will help victims keep their jobs and increase long-term...

View Article

OPINION: Three Key Steps to Help a Woman Protect Her Finances When Leaving an...

The article reports, “Chris Brown’s performance and Best R&B Album win at the Grammy Awards earlier this month upset many women’s advocates (including me). Should the Recording Academy really be...

View Article


While Signs of Economic Recovery Persist, Domestic Violence on the Rise...

The article reports, “Though many areas of life are recovering from the economic downturn, domestic violence shelters throughout the United States report that the economy continues to significantly...

View Article

Study Details Lives of LGBT Youths Engaged in ‘Survival Sex’ from Associated...

A unique federally funded study offers a detailed look at the lives of gay, lesbian and transgender youth in New York City who cope with homelessness and poverty by engaging in what the researchers...

View Article


The new women warriors: Reviving the fight for equal rights from Cable News...

Last April, Scalia appeared at the National Press Club beside his judicial polar opposite — and friend — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The two were asked how they would amend the...

View Article

Bill Aimed at Aiding Sexual Assault Victims Advances, Would Ensures Victims...

The measures, sponsored by state Rep. Helena Moreno, would set up standards and procedures for the forensic medical examination and treatment of victims. A key provision would stop sexual assault...

View Article

Human Trafficking Victims Caught in Cycle of Deceit, Abuse from Fay Observer,...

For days, a 14-year-old girl walked around a Fayetteville motel on Skibo Road wearing nothing but a tight shirt and shorts that barely covered her bottom. She didn’t have shoes or any personal...

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