The Worst Day
Four families share how gun violence changed their lives.
domestic violence
Identifying the cycle of domestic violence
Ashley Fountain
Domestic violence in Massachusetts claimed the lives of 334 people over 10 years and accounted for 14 percent of all homicide deaths in the state from 2003 to 2012.
Experts, survivors explain how second-hand trauma can scar the unborn
Ashley Fountain
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned mothers that the inability to escape violence during pregnancy poses tremendous risk for both the expectant mother and the unborn child. Those risks can extend throughout early childhood.
Advocates strive to mend trauma in mothers and child witnesses of abuse
Ashley Fountain
Advocacy, private support and confidential resources are the key essentials to provide helpful resources to mothers and child witnesses of abuse.
Domestic violence issues outlined
Are you or someone you truly care about dealing with domestic violence? Learn more about the signs of an an abusive relationship.
Abused Immigrant women face fear of deportation
Advocates who work with those affected by domestic abuse identify some of the major challenges faced by immigrant women wanting relief from a violent relationship.