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New plan to address disproportionate impact of domestic violence on Black women

By ABRIANA HERRON - WFYI A local nonprofit unveiled a plan to reduce the number of domestic violence cases for Black women in Indianapolis. The Domestic...

Silent screams: Exploring lesser-known forms of domestic violence and abuse

Not all domestic violence results in a bruise or broken bone. While most people are cognizant of physical forms of domestic violence, such as...

Crazy ainā€™t cute: Teen boys affected by domestic violence

According to the CDC, about 1 in 12 U.S. high school students experience physical dating violence.

Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured former Fever player’s vertebra in assault

NEW YORK (AP) ā€” Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.'s alleged attack on his girlfriend in a New York City hotel room left the...

February recognized as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

A resolution authored by Rep. Robin Shackleford, D-Indianapolis, was approved by the Indiana House of Representatives on Feb. 28, declaring February Teen Dating Violence...

ā€˜The lower the income, the higher the prevalence for abuseā€™: domestic violence linked to poverty

Black women are more likely to be victims of domestic violence than any other demographic. A Bureau of Justice study found 44% of Black...

Why domestic violence organizations are seeing a rise in calls for help

Every year, the Domestic Violence Network hosts a ceremony for survivors of domestic violence and to honor victims in Central Indiana. The service, inside...

Resources for domestic violence support

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, interpersonal violence or intimate partner violence, help is available. Here are some local organizations...

Boyd: Changing perceptions to end domestic violence

My introduction to domestic violence was through the movie ā€œThe Burning Bed.ā€ Farrah Fawcett portrayed a battered wife who couldnā€™t get help anywhere and...

New campaign hopes to destigmatize domestic violence

A new campaign launched by the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) shares the stories of survivors, in their own words, to decrease the...
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