More state funding needed for victims of domestic violence

Denver domestic violence resource center worried for future after loss of federal funding
The future of the Rose Andom Center in Denver is uncertain after the domestic violence resource center lost access to critical federal funding.
Hennepin Co. attorney worries federal funding freeze on domestic violence organizations will lead to more violence
Possible federal funding cuts have domestic violence organizations worried more men and women won’t be able to escape their abuser. “We are already operating with less people than we should be," said Domestic Abuse Project Executive Director Amirthini Keefe.
‘Five-alarm fire’: Minnesota domestic violence groups are scrambling after federal funding paused
Jen Polzin has been crunching the numbers, and they don’t look good. The CEO of Tubman said their organization gets about a third of its annual funding − or roughly $3 million − from the federal government.
Domestic violence resource groups navigate uncertainty of funding
After feeling the effects of funding freezes, local domestic violence resource leaders say federal funding applications are currently unavailable.
Minnesota victim services threatened under federal funding freezes, cuts
The groups said federal funds are still being frozen, grants are being stalled and funding portals are being taken down
Minnesota-based victims’ advocacy groups struggling amid federal funding freeze
Minnesota victims’ services groups, like crisis centers and hotlines rallied at the state capitol on Monday to support a new bill that would bring them state funding. The groups talked in length about the impact a federal funding freeze has had on their operations.
Dothan husband accused of strangling wife had a history of domestic violence, police claim
A Dothan man accused of strangling his wife and dumping her body in another county had filed at least two protection orders ...
DOGE Gains Access to Confidential Records on Housing Discrimination, Medical Details—Even Domestic Violence
HUD officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, voiced concern that DOGE’s access to HEMS ...
Housing for domestic violence survivors desperately needs funding boost, advocates say
Advocates are calling on Ontario's next government to ramp up affordable and transitional housing for women fleeing domestic ...
Man allegedly went on domestic violence crime spree in Kennewick after protection order
Jason A. Lake’s alleged crime spree on Feb. 10 landed him in the Benton County jail with $500,000 bail on two counts of ...
Amid Increasing Domestic Violence, Illinois Struggles to Review Fatalities
Four years after the state called for a network of domestic violence review panels, only seven counties have joined ...
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Support group helps those experiencing domestic violence
The groups use worksheet activities to explore healing and empowerment. “We'll be talking about understanding trauma and disrespect and understanding and managing triggers — because triggers can occur ...
Father Pleads Not Guilty to Murder, Domestic Violence Charges in Death of 6-Day-Old Son
A man accused of killing his 6-day-old son in Spring Valley pleaded not guilty Tuesday, appearing in San Diego Superior Court ...
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Landry commits to more permanent domestic violence prevention funding
Gov. Jeff Landry will seek more stable funding for domestic violence prevention services after his initial budget proposal ...
Federal grant applications for Maine domestic violence resource centers on hold
Organizations apply for grants through the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women's website but they are currently not available.
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REPORT: Domestic violence homicides peak in Oklahoma
Data from the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board shows Oklahoma saw the most domestic violence homicides on ...
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Abbeville sees increase in domestic disturbance calls, experts weigh in
This year, the department received 98 domestic disturbance calls. That’s an increase from the 89 calls they received during ...