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Native American women are victims of violent crimes at 3.5 times the rate of the national average.A National hotline dedicated just for Native women and men suffering from domestic and sexual violence saw an 80% increase in contacts in 2021 compared to 2020.
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If anyone is in touch with Frank Schuman’s victims or has any knowledge about his actions against women, contact law enforcement at 715-361-5201.
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83% of domestic violence shelters do not allow animals to come in with survivors.
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Nearly 60% of the one million female prisoners in the U.S. prison system reported having a history of sexual or domestic violence, according to the ACLU.These women are often referred to as ‘criminalized survivors’ by victim advocates.
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This year, the realities of domestic violence are even more apparent in the Rhinelander community.
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- In Wisconsin and across the country, there's been a spike in domestic-violence reports during the pandemic.Since lockdowns have eased…
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Romance is top of mind for many young people in Michigan planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend. And while teen romance can be tricky, it…
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When the pandemic first hit, calls to Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault dropped off dramatically.“It was pretty silent here. Our…
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MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- An initiative is under way to extend the reach of smaller nonprofits in Wisconsin that assist victims of domestic abuse and sexual…
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A local domestic and sexual violence advocacy group saw a 75-percent drop in requests for services in March and April due to the COVID-19 outbreak.But it…