Pregnant Woman Struck Repeatedly With Chair

NEW ORLEANS — A pregnant woman was beaten and struck repeatedly with a chair and fan by a man who knew she was expecting, Lafourche Parish sheriff’s deputies said.
The altercation happened on Sunday afternoon when deputies said they received a call about a domestic violence in the Bayou Blue area.
When deputies arrived they found a [...]

Blood, Clumps of Hair, Broken Finger Lead To Domestic Violence Charge

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL — A 26-year-old man was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with aggravated battery domestic violence after police officers arrived at his house to find him and a woman “bleeding and scratched up,” according to a Fort Walton Beach Police Department arrest report.
The man and woman initially told officers a woman named [...]

Girl, 4, Found Walking Out Of Wooded Area Had Been Sexually Assaulted

Authorities are investigating a sexual assault involving a 4-year-old girl Sunday morning near Greenacres.
The girl was found walking about 5 a.m. out of a wooded area in the 4700 block of Weymouth Street. She appeared to have signs of trauma, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera said.
A person attempted to speak to the [...]

Woman Raped In Her Home; Man Entered While She Slept

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a rape on Duckers Road Thursday.
An unknown male entered a trailer on Duckers Road around midnight and raped a woman in her 20s while she slept, according to a Crime Stoppers release.
Detective Shane Weber said the man attacked the woman from behind, and she couldn’t give [...]

Signs of Domestic Abuse

Signs of Domestic Abuse
Too often domestic violence is written off. However, in order to effectively combat domestic abuse, it must first be acknowledged. First, people need to be aware of the symptoms and signs of physical abuse. Second, people need to understand that help is available to them if they only reach out for it. [...]

Rape Victim Called 911 During Attack, Authorities Able To Track Her Location

The victim in a brutal sexual assault allowed authorities to track her location by calling 911 during the attack, according to the Manteca Police Department.
The 30-year-old female victim had met the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Jermaine Williams, at a gym Friday evening and was kidnapped and held against her will for at least four hours.
The [...]

Suggestions for Leaving an Abusive Partner by One Who’s Been There

Suggestions for Leaving an Abusive Partner by One Who’s Been There
Though I am not a doctor, my advice comes from a combination of personal experience and therapy given to me by professionals. Leaving someone controlling and/or abusive can be (and usually is) a dangerous situation, so more than anything, my wish to you is to [...]

Prevent Domestic Violence- 6 Ways You Can Help a Victim Today

It can be very unsettling if someone you care about is being abused by their partner. Domestic violence is quite common and is usually committed by men against women. This behavior can be life-threatening, frightening and confusing. It is a crime and is therefore never acceptable. Your support can make [...]

Domestic Violence Can Be Stopped – There Are Numerous Hot lines, Websites & Domestic Abuse Prevention Agencies – Get Info & Do Something!

I think we all would like to believe that, if put in the same position, we would act as the five brave Husson University students did on May 5 when they intervened, disarmed and apprehended a man who was attacking his wife in the school parking lot.
We’d like to think we would have punched him, [...]

Identify the Danger Signs and Plot an Escape Route

As summer approaches many people begin to think about barbeques and parties. However, they are not thinking about the danger that could be involved when people get together and do what naturally comes with this summer pastime… the consumption of alcohol. The most important tip we can offer for party safety is to be aware [...]

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