The Economic Implications of Domestic Abuse
In a new report, 73 percent of respondents said they stayed with an abusive partner because of economic reasons.
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What’s Next for the Violence Against Women Act?
One congresswoman wants to use the landmark legislation to close the boyfriend loophole for domestic abusers.
How Anti-Immigration Policy Spurs Domestic Violence
The consequences of immigration law can keep spouses trapped in abusive relationships.
The Shifting Demographics of Domestic Violence
New research shows that current boyfriends or girlfriends are more likely than spouses to engage in certain types of violent behavior.
A Family Lawyer on the Challenges Facing Domestic Violence Survivors Seeking a Divorce
Pacific Standard spoke with Kara Bellew, a partner at a matrimonial and family law firm, about the best route for survivors to seek a divorce, and how abusers are able to manipulate the legal system.
Immigrant Rights Advocates Say Jeff Sessions Is ‘Trivializing Domestic Violence’
The attorney general's decision to bar domestic abuse survivors from obtaining asylum seems out of step with a country engaged in a burgeoning movement against assault, advocates say.
One Small City in New York Is Finding Innovative Ways to Combat Domestic Abuse
For years advocates have wondered: How can abusers effectively be held accountable for stalking, harassing, assaulting, threatening, or killing their current and former partners? Kingston, New York, might have an answer.
For Abuse Survivors, Custody Remains a Means by Which Their Abusers Can Retain Control
Despite growing evidence that abusers often use custody battles to retain control over their former spouses, Congress is still punting on basic protections for survivors.
Domestic Violence and Murder in Kyrgyzstan
The Central Asian nation has a far greater number of female prisoners jailed for murder of a male family member than other countries in the region.
In Connecticut, Calling for Help Carries Risks for Victims of Domestic Violence
The state’s rate of dual arrests — where both parties in a violent dispute wind up arrested — is nearly 10 times…