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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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
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...]
Impact of Domestic Violence on African American Women
By Angela Braggs, MS African American women often live in the dangerous intersection of gender and race. As dual minorities, these women are more likely to live in extreme poverty, in segregated … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Plans for Combating Increasing Domestic Violence During COVID-19
By Hayley Crandall Milwaukee County is launching an extension of the “Stay Home, Save Lives” program to include help for those experiencing domestic violence during the “Safer-At-Home” order as … [Read more...]
Home is not a safe place for domestic violence survivors. Sojourner seeks to share safety resources amid COVID-19.
Safety bulletins, PSAs encourage survivors to seek help and for the public to stay connected to break though isolation and fear. MILWAUKEE, April 28, 2020 – Staying home may safeguard against … [Read more...]
From Victim to Advocate: Natalie Hayden’s triumph Over Domestic Abuse
By Edgar Mendez 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...]
Lady Diva Offers Sanctuary at D&D Nail Lounge for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
By Dylan Deprey Latasha Clark felt stuck. She thought it was because she had put her dream of doing nails on hold for her children, but it wasn’t just that. She … [Read more...]