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In the Forsyth County case, authorities Elaine Williams, 47, posted an ad on Craigslist saying she would “provide a loving home for unwanted newborns,” and asked for a birth certificate and health record in an effort to get a baby for her 14-year-old daughter. Forsyth County Sheriff Duane Piper said the ad attracted those who had a different proposition.

Some of Hollywood’s most famous women are appearing beaten and bruised in a shocking anti-domestic violence campaign. Read More

A local coalition working to eradicate human trafficking intends to educate local hotels about what to look for and do if trafficking takes places on their premises.

In a community centre in Alloa, the Scottish hip-hop artist Loki is about to give the first public performance of a rap about domestic abuse. “It’s from the point of view of the perpetrator,” he tells the dozen men seated around him. Read More

Through the New Year, Santa Clara County residents and some transit riders may notice these posters. “It’s the type of crime that tends to hide in plain sight and you may think nothing of it,” said Santa Clara District Attorney Jeff Rosen. They aim to bring to light the dark side of major sporting events like the Super Bowl.

Survivors in later life do not walk through your doors often, and when they do, there may be a range of issues you and your agency are not used to dealing with. However, national data suggests that three to five million older adults experience some form of abuse annually (Connolly, 2011). Learning more can make all the difference.