Domestic Disputes Are More Likely to Turn Deadly in Cities Where Guns Are Easy to Obtain
New research finds a link between intimate-partner homicides and the per-capita number of gun dealers in an urban county.
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The Violence Against Women Act Has Expired. What Does That Mean for the Programs It Funds?
Many programs and shelters that address dating violence and sexual abuse are without funding.
The Myths Behind the Idea That Domestic Violence Is a ‘Personal Problem’
A viral Thrillist story about a burger joint left out domestic abuse charges against the owner—but intimate partner violence isn't a private issue.
The Connection Between Domestic Abuse and Condom Use
A new, large analysis of previous studies finds being in abusive relationships makes women and girls less likely to use contraception of all kinds.
When the Violence Comes Home
Doctors consider how to respond to the domestic abuse of female veterans.