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  Domestic Violence in the News  

 

The high cost of domestic violence for employers and how to start an awareness program for your office
October 16, 2011
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Advocates question security after attack in Broward judge's chambers
May 4, 2011
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Domestic violence occurs at all income levels
April 25, 2011
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Presidential Proclamation is issued for National Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
February 1, 2011
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Man who fatally shot woman in Pompano later kills himself
January 26, 2011
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Women In Distress In the News
Silent Witness Memorial - SunSentinel
Silent Witness Memorial - NBC 6 video
13th Annual SAFEWALK-RUN 5K - CBS 4 video

Learn More About Domestic Violence

Visit these national organizations to learn more about domestic violence and the fight to end the abuse.

National Center for Victims of Crime
National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Break the Cycle
Family Violence and Sexual Assault Institute
National Domestic Violence Hotline

 

 

   

 
 
 
 
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