Domestic Violence Programs Lack Effectiveness and May Harm Women, Report Concludes.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Domestic violence laws such as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) are not reducing abuse rates and may be placing women at greater risk of violence, according to a report released today. "Has VAWA Delivered on its Promises to Women?" reveals that...

Verizon Supports Programs of Hundreds of New York Nonprofits to Promote Literacy, Technology and Domestic Violence Prevention.
Verizon Foundation Grants in Central New York Last Year Totaled Nearly $643,000 SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon reaffirmed its commitment to the communities it serves throughout New York state by providing grants in 2006 for a broad range of literacy, technology and domestic violence prevention...

Billion-dollar bombshell hits; State plans broad cuts to balance budget.
Byline: John J. Monahan BOSTON - Gov. Deval L. Patrick yesterday laid out more than $1 billion worth of cuts to state spending and said he would use layoffs, attrition and job freezes to phase out up to 1,000 state jobs to bring state spending in line...

Exploring men's perpetrator programs in small rural communities.
Introduction Researchers and human service practitioners recognise that there has been little research in Australia that examines domestic violence in an exclusively rural context (Bagshaw et al. 2000a; Partnerships Against Domestic Violence [PADV] 1999; Wendt & Cheers 2002). The study by Bagshaw et al. (2000a) found that...

Verizon Wireless Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Community Activities Nationwide.
Company Awards Nearly $150,000 to Local Organizations, Honors HopeLine Heroes, and Partners with Sports Teams to Collect Phones Among Other Efforts BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, a recognized corporate leader in domestic violence awareness and prevention, put its technology to work for domestic...

Substance abuse treatment staff perceptions of intimate partner victimization among female clients ([dagger]).
Abstract--Providing intimate partner violence (IPV)-related services to women enrolled in substance abuse treatment programs has the potential to reach a population disproportionately affected by IPV. Integrating basic IPV services into substance abuse treatment, however, poses challenges to organizations and staff. Using focus groups, the authors examined the experiences and...

Sunflower event builds funds for local children.
Byline: Amy Brenner-Fricke POMFRET - A rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but it's the scentless sunflower that makes a difference to local children. The third annual Sunflower Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Lapsley...

Video: Mary Kay Joins With Amanda Bynes to Help End Teen Dating Violence.
DALLAS, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Overview -- As part of its longtime fight to help end domestic violence, Mary Kay Inc. has teamed up with Amanda Bynes and non-profit partner Break the Cycle to raise awareness and end teen dating violence -- Amanda Bynes, Mary Kay Inc....

Verizon Wireless and the Verizon Foundation Award $110,000 in Domestic Violence Prevention Grants in Virginia.
Richmond Police Detective and Roanoke Police Officer Donate Nearly 3,000 Used Cell Phones to HopeLine Recycling Program to Further Benefit Virginia Shelters RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanksgiving came early to Virginia domestic violence prevention advocates, who today received $110,000 in grants from Verizon Wireless and...

Corporate, Entertainment and Social Justice Leaders Announce Unprecedented National Platform to End Domestic Violence.
Denise Brown Among Celebrities Raising Their Voices Against Domestic Violence LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leaders from across the country are convening to change the face of domestic violence in America. Based on outcomes of the historic Decade for Change Summit, the National Domestic Violence Hotline...