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The Tri-County Council is recognizing these people in a creative way, by asking victims to submit art that help tell their stories
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The Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault has been a key resource in the Northwoods for the past 45 years, but funding issues threaten its future.
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Marsy’s Law helps ensure victims know and have access to certain rights when crimes are committed against them.In 2020, Wisconsin voters passed constitutional amendments to include it in state law.It’s now one of 11 states to have such laws.
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Domestic violence murder rates are at an all time high, but advocates are concerned they may not be able to keep providing the services communities depend on due to major funding issues.
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The Wisconsin State Legislature unanimously passed a new bill that would offset this slash in the budget by increasing funding.
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In the Northwoods, domestic violence and sexual assault rates are climbing.
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The Tri-County Council knows firsthand how prevalent domestic violence is in our community.The domestic violence and sexual assault organization serves survivors in Forest, Oneida, and Vilas Counties.
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Tri-County Council was established in the late 70s as a resource for people experiencing domestic violence in Oneida, Vilas, and Forest Counties.Despite its long history in the communities, the group feels there’s still more that can be done to raise awareness about the resources it offers.
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On average in Wisconsin, one out of three adult women and almost one out of every five adult men will experience sexual violence in their lifetimes.Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital now has trained nurses that specialize in care for those who have experienced sexual or domestic violence.
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Tri-County Council is helping showcase the work of sexual assault survivors.The “Healing Together” exhibit is at ArtStart in Rhinelander.