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Government Jack Walker, Nov. 18, 2024

Marion, Monongalia County Survivors Of Violence Can Now Seek Justice Remotely

For many survivors, testifying publicly about experiences of violence can be intimidating and overwhelming. A program expansion in West Virginia aims to address that.

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Economy Jack Walker, Oct. 15, 2024

State Supplements Domestic Violence Prevention, But Funding Needs Persist

Last week, millions of dollars were awarded to groups fighting domestic violence in West Virginia. Staff members say the new dollars will help maintain services, but that longer-term financial concerns remain. ...

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Government WVPB Staff, Sep. 23, 2024

Reducing Domestic Violence, Addressing An Apple Surplus, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the Charleston and Wheeling areas of West Virginia are among 78 communities in the United States approved for a local-federal partnership to reduce firearm violence in domestic abuse cases. Maria Young spoke to the ...

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Government Maria Young, Sep. 17, 2024

Feds Partner With Local Agencies To Reduce Domestic Violence

Two regions of West Virginia have been given a special designation intended to reduce domestic violence involving firearms. Of the 19 West Virginia homicides linked to domestic violence in 2020, 14 of t...

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Government Jack Walker, Aug. 14, 2024

Harrison County Survivors Of Domestic, Sexual Violence Can Now Testify Remotely

A new remote outreach program means survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Harrison County can now seek justice in the courtroom without having to share a room with their assailants.

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Economy Jack Walker, Apr. 23, 2024

Advocates Seek Bigger Slice Of State Budget To Address Domestic Violence

Domestic violence prevention nonprofits have not received a state budget increase since 2009. Advocates hope a special session of the West Virginia Legislature could change that.

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