Wisconsin residents may wish to know that a study conducted by GfK Public Affairs and Corporate Communications shows overwhelming statistics related to sexual assault and domestic violence issues in the United States. The report was funded by the Avon Foundation for Women in an attempt to find the true numbers of Americans suffering from abuse. […]
Wisconsin advocates for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault are likely applauding a new law in New Jersey that provides work leave and other protections for employees dealing with these issues. The new law makes available the domestic assault protections to workers in companies with 25 or more employees. New Jersey is the latest […]
Several students from the University of Wisconsin-Stout have been spending part of their fall semester traveling through parts of the state in order to discuss domestic violence. The students in a family relations class are acting in coordination with a national campaign called No More that aims to end instances of sexual assault and violence […]
Domestic violence in Wisconsin, as well as in any other state, is an issue its citizens are facing today as they were in 1979 when the U.S. Surgeon General said most murders are at the hands of family or friends and many occur within the home. While great strides have been made in terms of […]
Some Wisconsin residents might not be certain what specific acts qualify as domestic violence. Above all, it is important to remember that domestic violence encapsulates more than just physical violence and is not exclusive to spouses or romantic partners. Domestic violence may and oftentimes does include children, parents, siblings and even roommates. In many instances, […]
When people who have a domestic violence restraining order in another state against their abuser move to Wisconsin, they often wonder if it will still be effective in the new state. While the short answer is yes, it may take longer for law enforcement to determine the restraining order’s validity when investigating allegations of violations […]
When people need domestic abuse restraining orders in Wisconsin, there is a specific procedure for them to go about doing so. The first step is to get the appropriate paperwork from the court. Reviewing it and filling it out carefully and completely is vital. When completing the form, the person filing is the petitioner. If […]
According to some statistics, almost every day in 2015 there has been a mass shooting in the United States. A mass shooting is defined as any event in which four or more victims are shot, regardless of whether or not any victim actually dies. The national news media has burned the names Sandy Hook, Columbine, […]
Wisconsin residents may be dismayed to learn that an incident involving domestic violence takes place about once every nine seconds in the United States. Experts in the area say that much of the violence in modern society is rooted in family quarrels and disagreements, but they feel that this often goes unnoticed as law enforcement […]
Divorcing spouses in Wisconsin and around the country are sometimes seeking to escape abusive relationships. Domestic abuse is often physical in nature, but spouses may also be trapped financially when they are denied access to money or information. Manipulation and intimidation are deliberate tactics, and they often leave victims unprepared for the challenges of the […]
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