Domestic Violence – Voices for Civil Justice

When home isn’t safe: What the coronavirus pandemic means for domestic violence survivors

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When home isn’t safe: What the coronavirus pandemic means for domestic violence survivors

March 26, 2020 | Anna North | Vox
At least 196 million Americans have gotten the same message in recent days: As the coronavirus spreads, the safest place for them is at home. But for all too many, home is actually dangerous.
Tags: CoronaVirus | COVID-19 | Domestic Violence

For Abused Women, a Pandemic Lockdown Holds Dangers of Its Own

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For Abused Women, a Pandemic Lockdown Holds Dangers of Its Own

USA’s top law group hopes to limit legal harm to the poor

News Story (Georgia, NATIONAL)

USA’s top law group hopes to limit legal harm to the poor

As Cities Around the World Go on Lockdown, Victims of Domestic Violence Look for a Way Out

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As Cities Around the World Go on Lockdown, Victims of Domestic Violence Look for a Way Out

March 18, 2020 | Melissa Godin | Time

Tags: COVID-19 | Domestic Violence

Texas Hospital Child Abuse Cases Rise in COVID-19 Outbreak: ‘It’s Hard To Think That It’s Just Coincidental’

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Texas Hospital Child Abuse Cases Rise in COVID-19 Outbreak: ‘It’s Hard To Think That It’s Just Coincidental’

March 22, 2020 | Chantal Da Silva | Newsweek
Doctors at a children's hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, have sounded the alarm over concerns about a rise in alleged child abuse cases amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Tags: Child Welfare | COVID-19 | Domestic Violence

Ohio program eases legal burden for survivors of domestic violence

Feature (Ohio)

Ohio program eases legal burden for survivors of domestic violence

February 25, 2020 | Mary Kuhlman | Public News Service (PNS)
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network has a Legal Services Outreach for Marginalized Survivors program, which provides free, civil legal aid. Tasha Jones, who coordinates the program, said many clients are reluctant to seek services due to poverty or racism.
Tags: Domestic Violence

Bar Association wants more lawyers to donate

News Story (Alaska)

Bar Association wants more lawyers to donate

December 4, 2019 | KUAC-FM (Fairbanks, AK)
Everyone accused of a crime has the right to an attorney, but that’s not a right for parties in civil cases. If you are getting a divorce, or someone sues you, you have to pay for legal counsel or go it alone.
Tags: Domestic Violence | Housing: Landlord-Tenant | Pro Bono