Domestic Violence

  ​ ​​Last month, the Conference on Crimes Against Women celebrated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. Officially declared Gay & Lesbian Pride Month in 1999, by then…

​ ​ ​Last month, we celebrated Women’s History Month, an annual declared month which celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Every March, we honor…

Intimate-partner domestic violence homicides are on the rise in many cities around the country since the COVID-19 outbreak began. In an effort to curb the rise in this tragic loss...

Entering into the holiday season can be stressful and full of anxiety for many, but for victims of domestic violence past and present, it can be especially taxing. With the...

In 1990, George H. W. Bush declared November as Native American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating the rich history, culture, and traditions of Indigenous peoples across the...

"Abusive partners in LGBTQ relationships use all the same tactics to gain power and control as abusive partners in heterosexual relationships... but [those] in LGBTQ relationships also reinforce their tactics...

According to the National Council on Aging, 10% of Americans aged 60 and up have experienced some form of abuse. The actual percentage is likely wildly higher: it is estimated...