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...

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...

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...

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...

Seven Delaware Nonprofits Receive $77,500 From the Verizon Foundation and Verizon Wireless.
Funding to Help Organizations Combat Domestic Violence WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is observed in October, seven Delaware nonprofit organizations will receive $77,500 from the Verizon Foundation - the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications - and Verizon Wireless...

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...

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...

Verizon Provides Support to Hundreds of New York Nonprofits to Promote Literacy, Technology and Domestic Violence Prevention.
Verizon Foundation Grants in Western New York Last Year Exceeded $300,000 BUFFALO, 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 programs....

Verizon Provides Support to Hundreds of New York Nonprofit Groups to Promote Literacy, Technology and Domestic Violence Prevention.
Verizon Foundation Grants to Long Island Nonprofits Exceeded $500,000 Last Year NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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 programs....

County cuts would be painful.
Byline: GUEST VIEWPOINT By Mary Ann Holser For The Register-Guard I am serving my ninth year as a citizen member of the Lane County Budget Committee, which consists of the five elected county commissioners and five unpaid citizen members appointed by the commissioners. During my tenure we...