New shelter will double domestic violence victim beds in Philadelphia
City officials will on Monday announce a new 100-bed shelter for victims of domestic violence, doubling the number of such beds in Philadelphia.
ACLU sues Norristown for ‘penalizing domestic violence victims’
The ACLU sued Norristown, claiming an ordinance punishing tenants who request police assistance discriminates against domestic violence victims.
NYPD to investigate records of domestic abuse victims
The NYPD is denying a recent report of a “must arrest” policy for domestic abuse victims with criminal records.
Staten Island woman charged in boyfriend’s murder
A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after police found her boyfriend shot to death in their Staten [...]
CBS anchor arrested for choking his wife
A WCBS-TV news anchor was arrested on Sunday for allegedly choking his wife during an argument at their Connecticut home. [...]
Gillibrand calls for renewal of Violence Against Women Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Grace Meng of Queens joined survivors of domestic violence at a Midtown press conference on [...]