Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law

Long-sought domestic violence bill heads to governor’s desk

Mississippi lawmakers have passed legislation to create a statewide board to study domestic violence deaths. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 2886 was introduced by Sen. Brice Wiggins and aims to establish the Domestic Violence Fatality…

House passes bill for additional $500M for prison construction

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House voted in favor of a bill Tuesday to allow the state to borrow an additional $500 million to help fund the construction of a 4,000-bed prison in Escambia County.

Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would reduce sentences for domestic violence survivors if they can tie their crimes to abuse.

Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to law

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State representative gives emotional testimony on bill to allow divorce while pregnant

Domestic violence advocates said pregnant women already face enough barriers to leaving an abusive partner.

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Domestic violence is a topic that continues to permeate discussions in many circles, from the workplace to the media, but it remains underreported, especially when it happens to women in high-profile industries. In the music industry, where power dynamics, abuse, and manipulation often lurk behind the scenes, many survivors find themselves silenced by fear, control, and societal pressures. One such survivor is rapper SKG, whose personal journey …