Domestic Abuse

Crime Victim Projects Across State To Receive Over $16 Million 

The funds provide direct services like counseling, personal advocacy, court advocacy, client transportation, and support services to victims of crimes including domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse. 

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Senate Passes Bill To Increase Foster Care Accountability

The Senate passed a bill that adds accountability and transparency to state run foster facilities. Senate Bill 474 creates a new incident review team to review an incident or death of a child under the care of the Department of Human Services (DHS).

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U.S. Attorney: Firearms Used In Most Domestic Violence Deaths

Nearly one in four women, and one in seven men, will experience severe domestic abuse in their lifetime and 20 percent of all violent crime is categorized as domestic violence. 

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