Governor Jeff Landry pursuing permanent funding for domestic violence services

Colorado Springs-based TESSA to expand domestic violence services to Douglas County

The primary prevention and assistance agency for victims and families of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking for El Paso and Teller counties is adding another community to its service roster.

Marriage a 'relentless cycle of fear, violence, coercive control': rape victim

The man's ex-wife and victim has described her marriage as a "relentless cycle of fear, violence and coercive control".

Governor Jeff Landry pursuing permanent funding for domestic violence services

For the past two years, the legislature has approved one-time funding for domestic violence services. Now, the Landry administration is working to secure permanent funding. KATC met with Director of Human Trafficking Prevention Monica Taylor to discuss the administration's efforts."It looks like a cut, but because it was one-time funding, it just wasn't placed in the budget again when the budget was made," Taylor said.To save money, all funding …

From Augusta: Breaking the cycle, expanding resources for domestic violence victims

No woman, no man, no child and no family should ever live in fear. Everyone has an inherent right to a safe, self-determined life that is free of violence. This I know in my heart. A family’s home should be a place of safety. But for some, it isn’t. For some, domestic violence threatens their […]

The "OK Fund" of the Prefectural Women's Wings, a general incorporated association that supports the independence of women who need support, such as victims of domestic violence, was short on funds, but about 3.4 million yen was raised between August and December last year when the organization called for support. The organization expressed its gratitude, saying, "Thanks to many people, we have been able to continue providing support."