Domestic Violence

The Threats We Know (and the Ones We Don’t)

By Madelyn McKeague | Feb 26, 2018 | Comments Off on The Threats We Know (and the Ones We Don’t)

A public health risk declaration draws attention to an issue and, more importantly, indicates funds should be allocated to its prevention. After scores of trending hashtags, of neighborhoods and cities becoming synonymous with tragedies, the right time to declare gun violence a public health crisis has long passed.

Trumpcare and the Return of Rape and Domestic Violence as Pre-existing Conditions

By Sarah Christopherson | May 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Trumpcare and the Return of Rape and Domestic Violence as Pre-existing Conditions

Recent history demonstrates that even strong state protections may be insufficient in practice to help survivors of rape, sexual assault, or domestic violence.

Domestic Abuse and Brain Injury in Women

By C.M. Shifflett | Mar 15, 2017 | Comments Off on Domestic Abuse and Brain Injury in Women

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by a concussion (a blow or jolt to the head) or loss of blood and oxygen supply to the brain.

Love = Respect, Not Violence!

By NWHN Staff | Feb 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Love = Respect, Not Violence!

1 in 3 girls in the United States is a victim of abuse from a dating partner. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and our goal is to raise awareness so young girls, who experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence, can be in happy and healthy relationships.

My Sister’s Keeper: Working to Reduce Domestic Violence and Gun Violence

By NWHN Staff | Mar 1, 2014 | Comments Off on My Sister’s Keeper: Working to Reduce Domestic Violence and Gun Violence

On October 27, 2012 my sister Nina was found dead of a gunshot to her head. It was the worst day of my life, and has left a wound that will never heal.