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57 percent of unhoused women report domestic violence as their immediate cause of homelessness. SCOTUS’ decision on homeless encampments could further limit their options.
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Domestic violence victims believe that ‘red flag’ laws that remove firearms from people in crisis can save lives. Scores of people seek protection in King County each week from domestic violence, stalking, school threats or other concerning behavior. But gun safety measures like this could be in jeopardy.
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In April 2020, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Tiffany Hill Act into law, named after a Vancouver mother who was murdered by her estranged, abusive husband. The law allows courts to order people accused of domestic violence to wear GPS ankle devices, which can be monitored by officials and linked to an app on the victim’s phone, alerting them when the offender is nearby. Two years later, most Washington courts are not using that option.
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A surge in domestic violence in 2020 is on pace to continue this year in King County, led by an increase in violent deaths. Officials and social workers say stay-home orders meant to protect human health amid the coronavirus pandemic can make victims more vulnerable. And the abuse overwhelmingly hits women of color.
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Some domestic violence survivors say they face abuse in the courts, even long after they’ve severed ties with their partner. A new Washington law, which…
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The King County Prosecutor’s Office recently filed it’s 11th domestic violence homicide charge for the year. There were only four domestic violence murder…
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COVID-19 emergency funds distributed by the state of Washington in April included $3 million for the state’s Civil Legal Aid program. Now, an additional…
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Police in Washington will soon be required to temporarily remove firearms from the homes of perpetrators during domestic violence calls. The law, passed…
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According to the National Institute of Justice , four in five Native American and Alaska Native women will experience some kind of domestic violence in...
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The FBI is recognizing Coeur D’Alene tribal member Bernie LaSarte for her efforts to combat domestic violence in the Idaho Panhandle.