Domestic abuse survivors and advocates confront victim blaming and the epidemic of domestic abuse in the new documentary film Private Violence. One in four American women is a victim of domestic violence, yet it is still one of the most under-reported violent crimes. Private Violence follows two survivors of domestic Continue Reading
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NOMORE.org: Together We Can End Domestic Violence
NO MORE is a graphical symbol, much like the ‘breast cancer’ ribbon and the ‘support our troops’ ribbon, which is intended to bring together all people, organizations and communities that support ending domestic violence and sexual assault in our society. According to their website, “NO MORE is a new unifying Continue Reading
Transwoman Murdered In Memphis Tennessee
Alejandra Leos was shot to death only steps away from her home in Memphis, Tennessee, last Friday night. While local police reports initially reported the victim of the shooting as a man, family and friends confirmed that the victim self-identified as a woman. 21-year-old Marshall Pegues was arrested and charged Continue Reading