For victims of domestic violence—the physical attacks, emotional maltreatment, and other abuse endured are certain to take a toll on their well-being. However, while the horrors of abuse are apparent ...

A record number of Colorado children died in 2024 as a result of domestic violence, despite a statewide reduction in overall homicide. Of the eight children who died, five were involved in active ...

Domestic violence shatters the safety and refuge of home, making it a fearful place for any child who witnesses it. Children who see and hear violence experience it with their entire being—their ...

April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, educate the public, and take action against child abuse. The team from the Domestic Violence Action Center explain why ...

Domestic violence is a big problem affecting many people and many areas of life. It is such a widespread issue that everyone might know someone who has suffered from it. Domestic violence is when a ...

All children suffer in families where one partner abuses and controls the other (Stark, 2023). In our work, we have seen that first-born child often suffer the most. In coercive control, one person ...

A new study shows that domestic violence costs Ohio an estimated $1.2 billion each year. The study found that the largest economic factors were physical health care for victims, loss of life, and loss ...