2012-04-25T06:23:59Z
Children who are exposed to physical abuse may be at greater risk for suicidal behaviours in adulthood, a new study from the University of Toronto has revealed. Children who are exposed to physical abuse may be at greater risk for suicidal behaviours in ...
2012-05-15T18:17:34Z
A U.S. arbitrator late Monday night issued a scathing decision against a former area speedskating coach and Olympic champion, banning him from the U.S. coaching ranks for a host of violations, including “maltreatment, mistreatment, abusive ...
2012-05-17T04:53:28Z
The Bible clearly and explicitly denounces homosexuality, just as it explicitly supports slavery (Leviticus 25:44-46), the oppression of women (Exodus 21:7-11) and the physical abuse of children and nonbelievers (Deuteronomy 13:6,8-15).
2012-05-17T13:50:20Z
One of the most startling scenes in "Bully" is the verbal and physical abuse that a brave young man named Alex endured on a bus ride to school. According to the National Association for Pupil Transportation, 26 million young people are shuttled ...
2012-05-16T21:36:49Z
As panelists at yesterday’s hearing detailed, forced abortions, coerced sterilizations, and fines or physical abuse for neighbors and family members of women with unauthorized pregnancies remain a daily reality in China. Mei Shunping ...
2012-05-15T21:52:19Z
The family’s other children, who lived at the home, are in protective custody and will likely not be released any time soon. Deputies said they are fine and show no signs of physical abuse. The sheriff’s office continues to investigate.
2012-05-17T06:40:50Z
But many women in the State face discrimination and physical abuse from family members Suicides in Jammu and Kashmir have become common occurrences. Women, sometimes even young girls, kill themselves in an effort to escape a lifetime of abuse and suffering.
2012-05-17T00:50:05Z
saying the state had a backlog of hundreds of investigations of physical abuse and financial exploitation of its most vulnerable residents. Shumlin called the bill "an example of misplaced good intentions. By requiring expensive, time-consuming ...
2012-05-15T03:08:28Z
Allegations of a 6-year-old autistic student being physically abused at Buckskin Elementary are being investigated by the Greenfield Exempted Village School District. Greenfield Supenintendent Terry Fouch said Friday that he is aware of the alleged ...
2012-05-17T00:42:56Z
Labor officials say workers have complained of physical abuse by Chinese managers, earnings below the legal minimum, extended working hours and negligence over health and safety conditions. Years of political and economic turmoil have seen an ...
2012-05-17T00:07:08Z
WASHINGTON — After a fierce fight, full of gender politics, the House passed a Republican bill on Wednesday to combat violence against women, over objections from President Obama and other Democrats, who said it would reduce protections for ...
2012-05-17T14:04:39Z
WASHINGTON - May 17 - In a move that impacts police criminal investigations and endangers immigrant victims of crime and domestic violence, the House of Representatives has removed important protections in the current Violence Against Women Act ...
2012-05-17T06:19:22Z
WASHINGTON - House Republicans set up a showdown Wednesday with the Senate and President Barack Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that's become as much about female voters this election year as cracking down ...
2012-05-17T04:17:40Z
Bridges Domestic Violence Center, the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County, reports a surprising increase in victims seeking help. "It [domestic violence] can happen to anybody in any walk of life. It's not just the poor, we're upper middle ...
2012-05-13T17:01:12Z
Lynn, Mass. – Crusita Martínez can never forget the face she once had. A constant reminder stares back at her from the wall in the Massachusetts home she shares with her husband and two children. It is a framed photograph that was taken just ...
2012-05-17T03:27:34Z
The House Wednesday passed a Republican version of a bill to renew the Violence Against Women Act. This is expected to set up a battle with the Democratic-controlled Senate, which has already passed a broader measure that's supported by the ...
2012-05-14T09:14:43Z
A Gilbert woman who survived domestic violence led the charge that prompted the state Legislature to close a loophole allowing early release for low-risk inmates convicted of domestic violence. Leah Pettyjohn recently laid out her campaign to ...
2012-05-17T02:23:08Z
Friends and family of a woman killed May 1 by her estranged husband have collected more than 400 signatures on an online petition urging Kentucky legislators to toughen domestic violence laws. Karyn Carr, 38, was killed in her Middletown home by ...
2012-05-17T03:56:12Z
WASHINGTON - Unfazed by a White House veto threat, the House on Wednesday approved anti-domestic violence legislation that opponents charge doesn't sufficiently protect gay, lesbian, transgender people, Native Americans and immigrants.
2012-05-17T12:02:58Z
House GOP sets up a battle with Democrats on domestic violence bill WASHINGTON — House Republicans set up a showdown Wednesday with the Senate and President Barack Obama over legislation to protect women from domestic violence, a fight that's become as ...
