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The Intersection of Firearms and Domestic Violence
For an interesting discussion just released by the U.S. Department of Justice, https://www.justice.gov/ovw/blog/firearms-and-domestic-violence-intersections Domestic abusers and firearms are a deadly combination. Research published in the American Journal of Public...
Hope Domestic Violence Homicide Help Facebook Page
For current news relating to Domestic Violence Homicide in Wisconsin, including news coverage, cases in the courts, and other information, please refer to our Facebook page at: Hope Domestic Violence Homicide Facebook Page
Hope Bracelets
The Hope Domestic Violence Homicide Help Project is offering these handmade bracelets. Each one has a silver Hope infinity charm, with a purple suede band. The band is adjustable from 6" to 8". Please show your support for our project with this $20 purchase. ...
Azana Salon Shooting Anniversary
http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/azana-salon-and-spa-shooting-anniversary
2015 End Abuse Homicide Report Released
http://www.wkow.com/story/33246315/2016/09/Monday/2015-wisconsin-domestic-violence-homicide-report-released
Law Enforcement and Domestic Violence in WI: Show your support
Law Enforcement risk their lives daily to serve and protect our communities. Just this week, an officer was shot here in Wisconsin responding to a domestic violence call. Law enforcement step in to protect victims of domestic violence daily. These are some of the...
Intimate Partner Homicides up 70% in WI
Intimate Partner Homicides in Wisconsin soar. Fewer homicides than last year, but more involve intimate partners July 16, 2016 8 Comments SHARE By Ashley Luthern of the Journal Sentinel Although homicides and nonfatal shootings declined in Milwaukee during the first...
How to Host a Candlelight Vigil
Cherie Griffin, Executive Director at the Women's Resource Center in Racine, hosts a Candlelight Vigil in the aftermath of every domestic violence homicide in the Racine community. She offers up the following traditions honored in their community. "In Racine, when...
Remember My Name National Campaign
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), in conjunction with Ms. Magazine, started this project in 1994 to create a national registry of names to increase public awareness of domestic violence deaths. Since then, NCADV has continued to collect...
12 Steps for Media on Domestic Violence Homicide Cases
1. Place the crime in the context of domestic violence. 2. Acknowledge that domestic violence is not a private matter. 3. Look into prior history of domestic violence and let the story evolve. 4. Convey that domestic violence is a pattern of behavior that often...
3 Women Are Killed Every Day By Their Partners. Here Are 59 Ideas On How To Stop Domestic Violence.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-to-stop-domestic-violence-murder_us_56eeb745e4b09bf44a9d85f6?5dritkpiny1egsyvi
Mourning Guide
For a link to a printable pocket-guide on mourning, please click the link below: Sympathy Guide This resource can assist with: How to notify others of a death What do I do now? Working with the Coroner/Medical Examiner's Office Resources for Recovery...
2014 Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report
2014_wisconsin_domestic_violence_homicide_rprt This is the thirteenth edition of the Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report. End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin has been tracking and analyzing all incidents of domestic violence homicide that occurred in Wisconsin since...
How a Crime is Prosecuted
Navigating the Justice System Office of Crime Victim Services Laws very specifically govern how a crime is prosecuted in Wisconsin. When a crime is reported to a law enforcement agency, the agency investigates the crime and may refer the criminal matter to the...
Domestic Violence Homicide Statistics
Only 4% of abused victims had used a domestic violence hotline or shelter within the year prior to being killed by an intimate partner. – Sharps, P. W., et al. (2001). Health care providers’ missed opportunities for preventing femicide. Preventive Medicine 33, 373-80....
Possible Concerns to Consider: A Road Map
======================== Every family's situation is different. However, some common concerns may arise, many of which you may not have anticipated. We can help connect you with resources to address the following: If Children are involved: Counseling/trauma...
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