Category Archives: Violence and Abuse

Domestic Violence is Real

This is an amazing and innovative domestic violence ad from Amnesty International that reacts and changes itself when you look at it.  When you aren’t looking at the poster it shows an act of domestic violence between a couple.   When you do look at the poster, a camera sensor activates and shows a couple pretending…

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New Domestic Violence Assessment Tool

Jonathon Hunt reports on Keepmecurrent.com that a new domestic violence assessment tool, developed in Canada, the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment, or ODARA, is now being launched by the city police in Saco, Maine and the York County District Attorney’s Office. Aimed at predicting the likelihood of repeat performances by men charged with domestic violence,…

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Domestic Violence: Legal Steps in Obtaining a Maryland Protective Order

Legal procedure in Maryland to obtain Interim, Temporary and Final Protective Order for protection against domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence Billboards: Idea! – Maryland Insurance Companies Should Sponsor

New NY Billboards aimed at Domestic Violence Awareness The Daily Record/Sunday News New billboards in York County ask: Would you recognize a victim of domestic violence? The billboards, part of a media campaign by Access-York, show teens, an extended family and a couple. The intent is to send a message to the community that anyone can…

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Domestic Violence: Excellent Seven Part Series in Frederick Post

Although this excellent comprehensive domestic violence series largely concentrates on Frederick County domestic violence issues, it is well worth reading.  It can be found here.

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