Violence prevention programs have made strides in their attempts to reduce many types of violence. But that committed by intimate partners remains stubbornly high.

With the number of Minnesotans killed by domestic violence spiking, an organization is working to expand its reach.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Reem Alsalem, left, and U.N. Human ...

Gender-based violence (GBV) disproportionately impacts women and girls, especially in times of crisis. Conflict, displacement, and poverty increase both the risk and severity of GBV. The IRC prevents ...

Protection from abuse orders, or PFAs, are civil court orders that represent one form of protection available to victims of domestic abuse. To be eligible, the victim must be in an intimate or ...

“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” Linda: The dictionary defines violence as “injurious physical force, action, or treatment intended to inflict harm.” The most ...

An Australian study of anti-feminist attitudes shows up to 30% of boys surveyed expressed agreement with various forms of ...

In 2023, 410 people were murdered in Philadelphia – more than a quarter of them under age 25. In addition to the people who died, countless others lost loved ones and people they relied on.

The Texas Violence Experiences Survey from Tulane University is the first statewide survey on lived experiences of violence – including forms that often go unreported to law enforcement. The survey ...

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and employers should use this as an opportunity to learn more about this critical safety issue and how to address it. We’ll cover the latest ...