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Crime drops in DC's Ward 8. Are the 'violence interrupters' helping?
With crime reportedly down in DC’s Ward 8, some residents doubt the statistics. And others say maybe the “violence interrupters” are paying off. Ward 8 traditionally has been at or near the top of the charts for violence in the city and that's still the case. But as Mayor Muriel Bowser took her crime walk Wednesday there has been some positive news. DC turns to ex-cons as 'violence interrupters' to fight back against crime.
Prevent Domestic Violence Before it Starts │ Futures Without Violence
Help prevent domestic violence before it starts. Join the campaign to teach boys and young men the importance of healthy relationships and respect early. We'...
What we do: Ending violence against women
Violence against women and girls is a grave violation of human rights. Its impact ranges from immediate to long-term multiple physical, sexual and mental consequences for women and girls, including death.
10 Meaningful Ways You Can Help Victims Of Domestic Violence
We need everyone's help. When people think of domestic violence, they may not consider financial abuse, which includes controlling access to money and other assets. Help Allstate Foundation Purple Purse break the silence.
How to Talk to Teens About Dating Violence
Resources for parents to help guide conversations with their teens about dating violence and digital abuse.
Perspective: the root of what causes gender-based violence
Meet a PATH employee who’s working to make a difference by understanding the connections between poor health and gender-based violence.
How Did These Four Kids Get Drastically Different Punishments for One Crime?
Some got a slap on the wrist. Some are still in prison. All were impacted by the same dysfunctional system.
Domestic Violence Prevention Programs
Community Welcome House provides shelter and support to all women and children who have unfortunately been a victim of domestic violence. Your care is our primary concern!
Parent Guide to Bullying
Bullying is a main source of violence in school. Parents play a vital role in recognizing signs, supporting courage, and helping their child.
When Incest Accompanies Domestic Violence
It’s a difficult issue that few want to think about, much less discuss, yet many individuals are currently enduring the effects or aftermath of incest. Every 107 seconds, a sexual assault occurs in the U.S....
Preventing Domestic Violence Is Everyone’s Business
The true scope of this public health epidemic is staggering.
Private Violence Presents: Why We Stayed
Fear. Shame. Guilt. Isolation. Children. Family. Love. Faith. Lack of resources. Lack of finances. Lack of support. Just some of the complex reasons women wh...
How violence shapes children for life
How violence prevents poor kids from becoming middle-class adults.
When Domestic Violence Becomes A Workplace Issue
After two employees were killed, the hospital where they worked decided to tackle the issue head-on.
18 Ways to Support Children Who Witness Domestic Violence
Each year, an estimated 3.3 million children in the U.S. witness violence by a family member against their mother or female caretaker. Exposure to that kind of trauma can harm children of all ages. Accordin...
What Happens When Victims of Community Violence Leave the Hospital?
Often, they face the same dangers as they did before. In high-crime areas, hospital responders work to keep patients safe after they're discharged back into the neighborhood.
Black Men Who Are Crime Victims Have Few Places To Turn
Advocates for survivors of violent crime say there are too few credible programs to help black men — and they're trying to change that.
Why It's Dangerous To Claim Domestic Violence 'Spikes' Over The Holidays
The persistence of the myth betrays a lack of understanding about how abuse works.
