Rohner, who said she had taken multiple restraining orders out on Rodrigues, moved to Raleigh in 2016, but he continued to stalk and harass her, court records show. In March 2023, he pleaded guilty in Wake County to seven counts of stalking, stalking with a prior conviction, and disclosing private images, records show.
While discussions of typical work-life policies and practices—such as childcare and flexibility—arise frequently, domestic violence silently disrupts work-life balance.
Front-line organizations say housing remains a massive barrier for women fleeing domestic violence. Many shelters and supportive housing are full, leaving some women with few options, some going back to their abusers.
Throughout history, infrastructure has been built for economic security, yet it is essential that systems and infrastructures support domestic violence (DV) survivors as well. These survivors need subsidies and financial assistance, having found themselves under economic threats, through no fault of their own.
A resource domestic violence advocates view as critical here in Connecticut is searching for more stable funding. CT Safe Connect, a resource for domestic violence survivors and their family and friends,
Two-thirds of LifeWire's funding comes from federal agencies. Losing that would cause "catastrophic consequences" for victims of domestic violence.
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman knows preventing domestic violence is a collective effort. Providing protection and safety for victims takes many different parties throughout a sensitive,
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A man has been arrested after a 10-hour standoff with Portland police in the St. Johns neighborhood Wednesday, according to PPB.
A woman and two children are dead following a stabbing in Jersey City that is being investigated as an act of domestic violence.
Ohio's spending per capita for domestic violence services is significantly lower compared to surrounding states and ranks among the lowest nationally.