The crime is one of the few that increased in Rich­mond County last year. From Jan­uary through Octo­ber, the county had 2,518 domestic violence cases, up from 2,193 during the same period in 2010. From January to October 2009, there were 1,934, according to the county’s Web site. In the first week of 2012, there [...]

http://www.ncdsv.org/images/CDC_NISVSfactSheet.pdf CDC’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) is an ongoing, nationally-representative telephone survey that collects detailed information on sexual violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence victimization of adult women and men in the United States. The survey collects data on past-year experiences of violence as well as lifetime experiences of violence. The [...]

Domestic violence has numerous negative effects on the health of women and children.  The article below highlights the importance of screening programs in health care settings.  Unfortunately, many health care organizations here in Georgia have limited screening programs set up in their facilities.  GCADV’s program, Project Connect is designed to help health departments and other [...]

Washington, D.C. – The National Network to End Domestic Violence today marked National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to honor victims and victim advocates. This year’s theme—Reshaping the Future, Honoring the Past—recognizes victims’ past struggles and our nation’s duty to help them rebuild stronger, safer lives. “For victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating [...]

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