VA: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
VA Group Working to Aid Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors
A Virginia group is working to ensure abusers can't use the courts to keep harming their victims. Commonly called "abusive litigation," these come …
Gov. Northam Marks Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Ralph Northam continues his longtime support for women's reproductive rights, by rallying alongside women at the State …
PAWS Act Protects Pets, Human Victims of Domestic Violence
NORFOLK, Va. — Killing, harming or threatening to harm beloved pets are weapons used by domestic abusers to manipulate victims into silence…
Plates for Peace
RICHMOND, Va. - The goal is to stop domestic and sexual violence before it starts. Sales of Peace Begins at Home license plates that were recently …
National Symposium on Child Abuse: New Research, More Teamwork
RICHMOND, Va. - Professionals in child abuse investigation and treatment are meeting this week in Huntsville, Ala., including some from Virginia…
New Domestic Violence Bill Awaits Gov's Signature
RICHMOND, Va. - Imagine you are a victim of domestic violence or abuse, and you have a court order against your abuser. You feel unsafe in your home …
VA Takes Part in Global Effort to Combat Violence Against Women
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia is be a part of a global effort to end violence against women that will take place in 189 countries. It is the brainchild of …
Human Trafficking in VA – Two Bills Target Those who Solicit Minors
RICHMOND, Va. - It's a $37 billion industry in the United States - the buying and selling of people for profit. Also known as human trafficking…
Dating Violence on Campus: If You See Something, Say Something
BLACKSBURG, Va. - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. College campuses and universities around Virginia are doing their part to help …
"Drive Peace Home"
RICHMOND, Va. - About 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner, according to a study by the …
Longer Jail Time for Strangulation in VA
RICHMOND, Va. - A new law set to go into effect in Virginia on Sunday will make the act of strangulation or choking a felony - a more serious offense …
Improving Protection for VA Domestic, Sexual Violence Victims
RICHMOND, Va. - New and existing laws about protective orders for victims of domestic, sexual and intimate-partner violence are on the docket at a …