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What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30
The law was the first federal legislative package to designate domestic violence and sexual assault as crimes and require ...
Biden marks 30th year of domestic violence law
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday joined scores of advocates and survivors of domestic abuse to mark the 30th ...
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President Biden marks 30 years since Violence Against Women Act became law
This week marks 30 years since the landmark Violence Against Women Act was signed into law. Over $4 billion in taxpayer ...
Oklahoma Prosecutors May Pressure Domestic Violence Survivors To Waive Their Rights
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s office drafted a form for people entering plea deals that would require waiving their ...
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Federal Investigation: Disabled People Are Five Times More Likely to Experience Domestic Violence
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Section 498A: Centre may review the domestic violence law
Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tells Mint the ministry has started discussions on the misuse of the IPC's Section 498A, which ...
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For incarcerated survivors of domestic violence, a new Oklahoma law is another chance at justice
Survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of a crime say they are "finally seeing some hope" under a new Oklahoma law ...
In 2023, 71% of people screened at Grand Forks domestic violence calls were considered to be in high danger
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, visit CVIC's website at or call the 24-hour crisis line at 701-746-8900. GRAND FORKS — Of the 157 individuals Grand Forks law enforcement ...
Indianapolis named focus point in federal efforts to reduce domestic gun violence
The DOJ will partner with each designated community to come up with a plan that prioritizes the prosecution of domestic ...
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New Oklahoma Law Aims To Help Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivors
A new law passed by Oklahoma legislators allows shorter sentences for women who were abused, with the goal of preventing further harm towards victims of domestic violence.
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New state law sets standards for family violence centers across Texas to receive funding
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Family violence centers in Texas now have new obligations they must follow to receive state funding as part of a new Texas law. For nearly 50 years, the East Texas Crisis Center ...
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Biden marks 30th year of domestic violence law
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden on Thursday joined scores of advocates and survivors of domestic abuse to mark the 30th anniversary of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, a law he wrote and ...