By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Domestic violence is not an individual issue, it’s a public health one. With that in mind, it’s up to the community to end domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence … [Read more...]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is known for being covered in pink, as society observes Breast Cancer awareness month. But, in a shadowy shroud of darkness lays the color purple because October is also domestic violence … [Read more...]
Asha Family Services Reborn as The Asha Project
By Dylan Deprey It was a sad day in late 2016, as Asha Family Services had closed its doors due to a lack of funding. Over thirty years Asha Family Services had specialized in culturally … [Read more...]
Domestic Abuse, Homelessness and Mental Health: A Vicious Cycle
By Mrinal Gokhale Domestic violence affects people from all walks of life. But people in poverty may face extra barriers to escaping these dangerous situations. According to the U.S. Conference … [Read more...]
Black Women Face Increased Violence, Domestic Abuse
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) Black women were murdered at more than double the rate of White women in 2012 and almost all (92 percent) of these women knew … [Read more...]
860 WNOV Exclusive: Grassroots Organization Aims to Break Cycle of Domestic Violence in Milwaukee
By Ariele Vaccaro Domestic violence is a cycle, said Terry Strodthoff, but a cycle that can be broken. Strodthoff is the founder and executive director of the Alma Center in Milwaukee. The … [Read more...]
Stronger Violence Against Women Act signed into law
By Maya Rhodan Washington Correspondent When Rep. Gwen Moore [D-Wisc.] stood near President Obama last Thursday as he signed the Violence Against Women Act into law, as a rape survivor, she … [Read more...]
Sunday’s tragedy shines bright light on domestic violence
By Jodine Basterash Tragedies like the fatal shooting of Zina Haughton by her husband Radcliffe Haughton that occurred on Sun., Oct. 21, are what drives me as a domestic violence survivor and … [Read more...]
Ex-offenders need help as ‘Returning Citizens’
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Nadirah Aasim, then known as Zandononi Day, was a young mother, fresh out of Margaret Washington High School in 1981. She … [Read more...]
Author Jodine L. Basterash officially released her book, ‘Your Ruby’s Worth’ on domestic violence
Author Jodine L. Basterash officially released her book, ‘Your Ruby’s Worth’ on domestic violence at a Domestic Violence Awareness event held at Terri Lynn’s Banquet Hall. The event entitled, ‘Party … [Read more...]