Rebecca Ross recently wrote an article about Jackson Katz, including an interview. Here’s an excerpt: Jackson Katz believes it’s time to stop calling domestic violence “a women’s issue.” The educator, author, filmmaker and activist has spent years speaking out on the issue of gender violence, an issue he feels is firmly rooted in America’s culture.… Read More

The AP recently reported on grants in New Jersey for domestic violence shleters: New Jersey on Thursday awarded $1.5 million in grants to 19 domestic violence shelters across the state. “These grants continue our commitment to those who need a helping hand,” Gov. Jon S. Corzine said. “Unfortunately, domestic violence affects far too many people… Read More

Cara Buckley recently reported on the effectiveness of digital photos in domestic abuse cases: Providing digital cameras to the police is revolutionizing the prosecution of domestic violence in New York City, according to district attorneys, victim advocates and forensic technicians. In Queens, the first borough to use the technology, prosecutors say there has been a… Read More

Robert Gold recently wrote an article about the financial costs of child abuse. I include an excerpt: Child abuse not only destroys people emotionally, it also saps the nation, employers and families financially. The ninth annual conference on child abuse held by Danbury Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics opened Thursday night with an exploration of the… Read More

Aarti Natarajan recently wrote an article about domestic violence. I include an excerpt: Domestic violence is a universal evil. It dwells deep in many households across the world. Millions of women live under the dark shadows of domestic everyday. It is high time we wake up and raise our voice against this crime. Why this… Read More

Katie Mead recently wrote an article for Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 22–28). I include an excerpt: When a woman is abused and her children see it (whether it be emotional, sexual, financial or physical abuse), they are also victims of violence. When we talk about Prevention of Violence Against Women, we need… Read More

Karen L. Bune recently wrote about domestic violence. I include an excerpt: Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in all sectors of society–a syndrome that exhibits no bias in any regard and is not affected by race or economic class. Historically, domestic violence was viewed solely as males battering females, but this is no longer… Read More

Marie-Louise Connolly reports on the male victims of domestic violence: Men experiencing domestic violence is rarely reported. But according to the government and various voluntary agencies there has been a dramatic increase in the number of calls received by men who claim to be suffering physical and mental abuse at home. Many men are too… Read More

T.W. Budig recently reported on the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women’s press conference: A Princeton high school senior approached the television cameras at the Capitol and said [domestic violence] must end. Tony Hallin, founding member of Teens Against Dating Abuse, spoke at the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women press conference on Feb. 7 and explained… Read More

A YouTube user named wldldycat made the below video about domestic violence: I liked this powerful video, but I wish it had included facts and statistics about domestic violence. What do you think?

Editor’s note: The following information comes from the Web site of the St. Joseph County Police Department. Myth: Domestic violence does not affect many people. Facts: A woman is beaten every 15 seconds. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between ages 15 and 44 in the United States. Battered women are… Read More