Why has the flooding in Kenya been so devastating?
Torrential rains have caused devastating floods in Kenya, where more
As the COVID-19 crisis continues local non-profit organizations are
rising to meet new challenges wrought by the pandemic. One such
group is the African Minnesota Women’s Awareness Group (AMWAG)
which has been hosting a series of food drives to meet the increased
rates of food insecurity
Torrential rains have caused devastating floods in Kenya, where more
It’s a gruesome reality that is true around the world:
Studies have shown that family and domestic violence is a
The Victim Services & Restorative Justice Program is dedicated to ensuring that victim's rights are enforced, and victims and survivors have a meaningful voice within the state correctional system.
See our Frequently Asked Questions.
Many factors contribute to health disparities, including genetics, access to care, poor quality of care, community features (e.g., inadequate access to healthy foods, poverty, limited personal support systems and violence), environmental conditions (e.g., poor air quality), language barriers and health behaviors.
If a partner has been abusive toward you, it may not be up to you to decide whether to press charges. Once anyone has called the police with a report of domestic abuse, police come to the site of the alleged incident. Police can always make an arrest where they believe that there is probable cause that a crime has been committed. Some states leave the decision to arrest up to the discretion of the officer, whereas others require mandatory arrest if there is probable cause to believe there was an injury or a violation of an order or protection, among other crimes. (Please note: abusers increasingly engage in actions to try to get victims arrested, instead of themselves. You can take steps to make sure officers see who is the primary aggressor).
Also accusations of domestic violence can ruin someone’s life. Under certain circumstances, lying about domestic violence is a crime. Perjury is when an individual lies under oath during an official investigation, either in a written or verbal statement. While individuals who lie about domestic violence may be charged with perjury, it is unlike to happen. Additionally, the accuser could be charged with filing a false police report, a misdemeanor offense.
The individual who was falsely accused may file a civil lawsuit against the accuser to receive compensation for any damages caused by the allegation.
Domestic violence is a choice on the part of the abuser, but certain underlying factors might sometimes contribute to a person's propensity for abuse, including: experiencing childhood trauma. holding certain belief systems about hierarchy and domination. witnessing domestic violence as a child.
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained volunteer who is appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of an abused or neglected child. In court, the GAL serves as an important voice for the child.
