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Socioeconomic Risk Factors for Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are pervasive human rights violations that affect millions of individuals worldwide. While these forms of violence can occur across all socioeconomic groups, research consistently shows that socioeconomic risk...
Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) Announces Arshele Stevens as New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judi Golemba, (773)489-9081 ext. 221, jgolemba@cawc.org Chicago, IL, August 7, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Connections for Abused Women and their Children (CAWC) is pleased to announce and welcome Arshele Stevens as the new...
Understanding Summer Surges in Domestic Violence
Summer is a time most people associate with lightened moods, relaxation, and fun. Yet for people who experience abuse from their partners, the warm months can be worse than the darkest days of winter. Intimate partner violence and domestic abuse rates increase by...
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