Sentences with phrase «faced by a domestic violence»

National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, & Mental Health This technical assistance center is committed to developing comprehensive, accessible, and culturally - relevant responses to the range of trauma - related issues faced by domestic violence survivors and their children; to promoting advocacy that is survivor - defined and rooted in principles of social justice; and to eradicating the social and psychological conditions that contribute to interpersonal abuse and violence across the lifespan.

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That's an encouraging step in the way leagues treat domestic abuse — by having its own investigations, unencumbered by the problems that real - world courts often face, Baseball can at least try to institute some measure of justice while attempting to discourage future violence.

The announcement comes as the White House continues to face questions over the appointment of Rob Porter, a key aide who had been accused by two of his ex-wives of domestic violence.

Of course, the twin David Johnson domestic violence and Yankees tickets scandals — investigated by former Chief Judge Judith Kaye at Cuomo's request — put the kibosh on that plan, and now the governor might be facing criminal perjury charges to boot.

When a domestic violence survivor seeks a divorce, she will most likely be faced with at least three obstacles: the sometimes - prohibitive costs of a private attorney; a legally complex Supreme Court that makes it nearly impossible to represent oneself; and the fact that the abused party must track down her spouse (barring a rare exception granted by a judge) to serve him divorce papers.»

Actor Ryan Phillippe will not face criminal charges in the domestic violence case that resulted in a lawsuit being filed by a former girlfriend

Kidman, who plays a victim of domestic violence in Big Little Lies, said she hoped the show would continue to shed light on the challenges faced by women both at home and in the workplace.

Unrelenting domestic violence that begins when young Tonya (McKenna Grace) is beaten with a hairbrush by her mother, LaVona (Allison Janney, a chain - smoking grey - faced Pacific Northwest pantomime villain) in an ice rink bathroom.

Upon conviction, an offender can face up to one year in the county jail and a requirement that he or she complete a treatment program and treatment evaluation conforming with the standards adopted by the Domestic Violence Offender Management Board.

The pilots aim to integrate and amplify existing efforts by legal aid organizations, courts and other service providers to help more people facing eviction, domestic violence and other civil law issues.

For example, in our compulsory Access to Justice course students read about and discuss the barriers faced by women experiencing domestic violence while also living in poverty, struggling with precarious immigration status, and supporting their children.

«In future, evidence will be accepted from domestic violence support organisations, thereby removing the difficulties faced by victims in acquiring evidence,» she added.

We have made the requirement for covered providers absolute and not contingent on the reason for the request because we wanted to make it relatively easy for victims of domestic violence, who face real safety concerns by disclosures of health information, to limit the potential for such disclosures.

Because victims of domestic violence may experience the abuse in culturally specific ways, service providers should consider the cultural background and the unique issues faced by the victim and their children in order to tailor services to meet their needs.

Interviewed respondents, all lawyers or advocates working with battered women in the family court context, highlighted their feelings that guardians ad litem did not view domestic violence as serious, did not understand the risks associated with mediation and couples» counseling in the face of abuse, did not appreciate that abusers can be skilled in manipulating the courts, allowed themselves to be manipulated by abusive partners, and tended to pathologize victims rather than understanding how they were affected by their experiences of abuse.

The Second Action Plan recognises that domestic and family violence and sexual assault do not occur in insolation from other challenges faced by individuals and communities.

This council caters to the needs of victims facing domestic violence by developing and promoting prevention and effective intervention initiatives.