By Karen Stokes In the final months of his presidency, Joe Biden is solidifying his political legacy, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act at the White House on … [Read more...]
How Hmong women in Wisconsin are tackling domestic violence in their communities
A women-led movement is pushing back against patriarchal attitudes and offering support to survivors of domestic violence. By Zhen Wang Wisconsin Watch Monica Lo stayed silent for years as the … [Read more...]
New Data Shows Trauma and Systemic Inequities as Root Causes of Domestic Violence
The Asha Project’s new “Saving Our Sisters and Saving Ourselves (SOS)” campaign aims to decrease violence among Black women and offering trauma informed support MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The City of … [Read more...]
Love Without Violence Conference Seeks to Empower Domestic Abuse Survivors
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee’s 5th Annual Love Without Violence Conference held on October 19-20 kicked off National Domestic Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, and family violence organizations … [Read more...]
Places in Milwaukee Where you can Find Help for Domestic Violence
By Edgar Mendez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
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Pain in Plain Sight: Domestic Violence & the Judicial Silencing of Women (Part 2)
By LaKeshia N. Myers On June 5, 2018, Chrystul Kizer shot and killed Randall Volar. Kizer, who was then seventeen years old, alleged that Volar began trafficking her using the website Backpage. … [Read more...]
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Pain in Plain Sight: Domestic Violence & the Judicial Silencing of Women (Part 1)
By LaKeshia N. Myers Zora Neale Hurston once said, “if you are silent about your pain, they’ll kill you and say you enjoyed it.” Over the past two years, violent crimes have increased across … [Read more...]
We Are Here MKE Spreading Awareness for Culturally Specific Domestic Violence Support Programs
By Hayley Crandall We Are Here MKE, a diverse collective composed of culturally sensitive programs and resources, announced a campaign earlier this month aimed at amplifying Milwaukee-based, … [Read more...]
2 Milwaukee Organizations Win Grants to Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Domestic Violence Report Shows Increasing Trend, Pandemic’s Conclusive Role Uncertain
By Hayley Crandall Domestic and intimate partner violence remains on the rise in Milwaukee, according to a report released this month from the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission. Domestic … [Read more...]