Divorce cakes are becoming increasingly popular as a way of moving on after a divorce.
Victims of domestic violence who come to the Montgomery County Family Justice Center (here is a great article about the Center) now have safer, easier access to justice. Thanks to a pilot program launched by the Maryland Judiciary, they can now file requests for temporary protective orders directly from the Family Justice Center and have their requests heard by judges at the Montgomery County Circuit or District Court by way of a live video link.
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…
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.
No Room at the Inn for a Domestic Violence Victim Received an email yesterday that still has me reeling. It was no ordinary communication, the fear and desperation were palpable. Annabelle (not her real name) had been abused physically and emotionally by her husband for many years. In April, 2009, upon returning home from running…