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February 5, 2010
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February has been designated as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. In the past Congress had designated the first full week of February as a prevention week and this is the first year that a whole month is dedicated to prevention efforts. loveisrespect, National Teen Dating ... Read More »
January 28, 2010
48 Hours Mystery
An upcoming episode of 48 Hours Mystery will focus on domestic violence. The program will follow the investigation of the shocking and mysterious disappearance of Theresa Parker back in March 2007. When investigators direct their focus to her husband Sam, the probe exposes his dark ... Read More »
January 14, 2010
Katie Couric speaks with teen dating abuse experts
Katie Couric and CBS Evening News have dedicated themselves to raising awareness for teen dating abuse. Back in December 2009, they featured a very extensive segment on teen dating violence. Katie Couric has followed up the report with an interview with dating violence experts Jane ... Read More »
December 11, 2009
Laws.com expands domestic violence resources
Laws.com recently featured an article about The Hotline. It is a very informative piece and they have done a tremendous job at relaying important safety information as well as outlining The Hotline’s services. Please click here to read the article. They have also expanded their domestic ... Read More »
December 4, 2009
Katie Couric addresses escalating violence seen in teen relationships
CBS Evening News with Katie Couric covered a crucial issue last night, the alarming number of American teenagers experiencing abusive relationships. This dilemma is reflected in the 600 percent increase of calls and chats to loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline since 2007. The CBS ... Read More »
December 3, 2009
It’s Time to Talk Day encourages greater public dialogue about domestic violence
Liz Claiborne Inc. is launching its sixth annual It’s Time to Talk Day on December 3. This day will be dedicated to encouraging Americans to speak-up about domestic violence. Individuals around the country will engage in conversations about the issue including government officials, talk radio, ... Read More »
November 17, 2009
Inspiration
For almost 15 years, since the death of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, Denise Brown has spoken out about the issue of domestic violence. She has travelled all across the United States, speaking to university student bodies, men in prison and in batterers' treatment programs, ... Read More »
October 26, 2009
Inspirational Events
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), many organizations are showing their support by hosting events in honor of victims of domestic violence. This month has been filled with inspirational events and exhibits, buildings illuminated in purple light for awareness, and many fundraising initiatives for victims ... Read More »
October 16, 2009
No One Is A Stereotype: How Survivors Inspire Each Other
Leslie Morgan Steiner is the author of Crazy Love, a memoir of domestic violence. She is also a member of the National Domestic Violence Hotline Celebrity Board. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, she has the the following words of inspiration to share with ... Read More »
October 14, 2009
National Domestic Violence Prevention Summit 2009
The Verizon Foundation brought together more than 120 leaders at its 4th Annual National Domestic Violence Prevention Summit. This year’s summit addressed two important issues – engaging communities to help end domestic violence, and bringing men into the conversation to be part of the solution. ... Read More »
