Domestic violence advocates aim to save lives

Las Vegas thrift store supports domestic violence survivors

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- The Giving Store is more than just a thrift boutique in the Las Vegas valley it's a nonprofit dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors. Since taking over as president in 2019, Dian Hodge has led the organization in its mission to make a meaningful impact. "We chose the Giving Store to support Safe House, we also support Living Grace, which is a home for unwed mothers," Hodge said. "When you come in, it's like a tre…

Domestic violence advocates aim to save lives

Domestic violence advocates emphasize the importance of utilizing free resources.

The first step in shaping the future vision for health care for children experiencing violence is to establish a unit at Landspítali that provides children who are victims of all forms of violence with appropriate health care without delay. The service will be multidisciplinary and provided by health workers with expertise in children's issues. Last December, 2024, Landspítali was tasked with starting preparations for the opening of such a unit,…

Waldorf Man Convicted in St. Mary’s Domestic Violence Case - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — On March 31, 2025, a St. Mary’s County jury convicted Robert Humphries III, 29, of Waldorf, on charges of felony robbery, felony third-degree burglary, second-degree assault, theft, and multiple counts of malicious destruction of property, following a two-day trial. The verdict stems from a domestic violence incident in August 2024, where Humphries assaulted a woman, stole her property, and damaged her home in Lexington Par…

Women’s Advocates shelter for survivors of domestic violence

In 1971, a group of St. Paul women began gathering to explore social and political issues. At a meeting, attorney Delores Orey discussed the lack of public information about marital separation. To address this need, the group of women—who officially organized as the nonprofit Women’s Advocates in 1972—published a booklet on divorce rights and staffed a legal information telephone line.Women calling the telephone line frequently disclosed that th…

Children may get counseling after domestic violence

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