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An anti-domestic violence bill has been introduced in the Ohio legislature — for the third time
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Backers of a bill meant to protect survivors of domestic violence are hoping the third time will be the charm for their legislation. Reps…. Read More
Ohio House Democratic women say the state needs to do more to help all women
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An old cigarette ad from the 1960s that said, “you’ve come a long way, baby” might still ring true in some ways. But Democratic… Read More
A new report finds more than 100 Ohioans were killed in domestic violence incidents in the last year
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Domestic Violence Network said 112 people were killed in domestic violence incidents from summer 2022 to 2023, according to the advocacy organization’s… Read More
Aisha’s Law Falls Short Of Passing Ohio Legislature In 2020
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A bill in the Ohio legislature that toughens penalties for domestic abuse and creates more protections for victims will not pass the General Assembly by… Read More
Domestic Violence Victims Urged to Text if They Can’t Call During Lockdown
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Domestic violence victims are being urged to text rather than calling the help lines during the Stay at Home order in Ohio due to the coronavirus… Read More
37th Annual Benefit Auction for EVE, Incorporated
Benefit auction to support EVE, Incorporated, the shelter and service agency for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Located in Marietta Ohio, the agency was established in 1981 and… Read More
Domestic Violence Protections Extended To Victims In Dating, Intimate Relationships
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order that extends protections and access to resources for victims of domestic violence. The order includes protections to victims in dating relationships and intimate relationships…. Read More
34th Annual Benefit Auction for EVE, Incorporated
Silent and Live Auctions to benefit EVE, Incorporated, the service agency and shelter for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Items to be auctioned are donated from Marietta and… Read More
WOUB • WORLD: New Zealand Will Provide Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
By: Merrit Kennedy | NPR
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The country has a high rate of domestic violence, and it’s one of the first places to pass a law granting paid leave to survivors.
“Women on the Line” Draws Students, Local Poets Together in Support of My Sister’s Place
Regional poets from Ohio and West Virginia have collaborated with graphic design students from Ohio University to produce “Women on the Line,” an event to raise awareness for My Sister’s… Read More