Report: Louisiana Faces “Many Challenges” in Addressing Domestic Violence
December 22, 2021
A report from Louisiana Auditor Michael Waguespack highlights Louisiana's "multiple challenges" in addressing domestic violence.
Tag: domestic violence
LA Domestic Violence Survivors Shouldnt Have To Pay Private Notaries To Get Restraining Orders
April 13, 2021
Currently, in Louisiana, domestic violence survivors who want to file a temporary restraining order against their abuser require a notarized affidavit. Unfortunately, over 9 parishes in Louisiana do not provide notary services at the Clerk of Court, which means that survivors are forced to find and pay for a private notary. This requirement not only […]
NOPD to Add Firearm Possession Question to Domestic Violence Reports
February 19, 2021
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), in partnership with the New Orleans Department's Domestic Violence Program, will now ask domestic violence victims about the presence of firearms at every domestic violence incident.
What’s Worse: Domestic Violence or Catching Covid?
July 14, 2020
One of the silent killers behind Covid lockdown has been domestic abuse and violence. And it has been as cross-cultural and indifferent as coronavirus – countries all across the globe have reported increased violence at home, typically against women and children. At the start of lockdown, UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, Refuge, reported a […]
Hang In There: Millennials and Mental Health in a Pandemic
April 2, 2020
Social distancing and the halt of normal activities are unquestionable necessities while in the thick of COVID-19. In order to return close to normal anytime soon, we must practice physical separation and sacrifice pieces of our daily routines. There is no sight of when we might be able to go back to work, go out […]
The Monster And Dolores Brown: A Tale of Domestic Abuse
February 1, 2019
If you are in an abusive relationship, there are support groups as well as affordable counseling around New Orleans.
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