Stories tagged: "domestic violence"

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Social Justice Arizona Hate Crimes Hit Their Highest Level Since 9/11—and It’s Likely an Undercount

Fewer police departments sent data on hate crimes to the FBI, or reported zero, leading many to believe that the 2020 numbers are not a complete picture.

Olivia Munson Olivia Munson December 29, 2021 8:00 am MST
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Politics House To Vote on Censuring Rep. Paul Gosar After Video Depicting Violence Against Democrats

The six-term Congressman posted a video that depicted himself killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Joe Biden.

Robert Gundran Robert Gundran November 17, 2021 7:00 am MST
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Law and Policy Phoenix Attorney Explains Why VAWA Is Vital to Getting Domestic Violence Victims Access to Affordable Legal Services

“It’s like trying to drain a river with a plastic bucket. The need is so great and the help that’s available is so small.”  Daniel Riley was the managing attorney for a Phoenix legal clinic for domestic violence victims from 2010 to 2012.  In that time, he said he and his staff helped hundreds of...

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner April 27, 2021 1:59 pm MST
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Crime Domestic Violence Homicides Surged This Year and Advocates Fear It Could Happen Again

Advocates fear a second wave of the coronavirus could have deadly results for those trapped in already-tenuous cohabitation situations.

Bree Burkitt Bree Burkitt December 8, 2020 3:22 pm MST
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Social Justice Shelters Report Hostility From Police Over Support for Black Lives Matter and Immigrants’ Rights

Some law enforcement agencies have ended partnerships with shelters over social issues, which could put victims of domestic violence at risk.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón October 27, 2020 12:23 pm MST

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A national survey of 608 service providers found that 40% of DV survivors utilizing those organizations mentioned concerns about their stimulus checks.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright October 5, 2020 9:37 am MST
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Leaves Arizona Domestic Violence Shelters Desperately in Need of Donations

Domestic violence shelters across the state are seeing a drop in donations and are in need of personal protective equipment, food, and other necessities.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner July 21, 2020 7:43 am MST