CA: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Bill would fund National Parent & Youth Helpline
The new National Parent & Youth Helpline has already taken 6,700 calls, texts and live chats since its inception in January, and now the U.S…
CA Parent and Youth Helpline Flooded During Pandemic
SACRAMENTO, Calif - More than 10,000 people have called the California Parent and Youth Helpline during the pandemic so far - but the funding is set …
CA Groups Work on New Approaches to Curb Domestic Violence
By Claudia Boyd Barrett for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the YES! Media - California …
CA Lawmakers Wear Jeans Today, Taking a Stand Against Sexual Violence
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Today is Denim Day at the Capitol. It isn't just an early "casual Friday," but a show of solidarity for victims and survivors of …
S.F. Sues Feds Over Faulty Gun Background-Check System
SAN FRANCISCO – The City of San Francisco has joined New York City and Philadelphia in a lawsuit to force the Defense Department to improve its …
New CA Law Seeks to Right a Wrong for Young Victims of Sex Trafficking
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This week, a new state law is in effect aimed at protecting children who are victims of sexual abuse. Law enforcement …
CA Works to Protect Youth Sex Trafficking Victims in Crisis
LOS ANGELES -- California is home to three of the top 13 hot spots for child sex trafficking: Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Now LA and …
Lawsuit Seeks Counsel for Youth Sentenced to Life in Prison
SAN FRANCISCO - The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court in San Francisco Monday with far-reaching consequences…
No todas las comunidades de California dan la bienvenida a los niños refugiados
La frontera sur de California, y el Condado de San Diego en especial, se han convertido en el destino último que recibe a miles de niños …
New Study: Spanked Kids = Messed-Up Grownups
Physical punishment of children increases the chances of mood, anxiety and personality disorders, as well as alcohol and drug abuse in adulthood…
The Color Pink Highlights Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The health care reform debate has taken on a shade of pink. First Lady Michelle Obama held a White House event today (Friday) to …
Health Care Reform is "Women's Business?"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After months of Congressional debate about health care reform, the Senate Finance Committee is expected to take up Sen. Max …