Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk set for Oct. 5. Image Provided.

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk set for Oct. 5. Image Provided.

Domestic Violence Awareness Walk set for Oct. 5

Curtis Awbrey – Editor
Thursday, September 30, 2021
LAWTON — A Lawton-area agency working to help victims of domestic and sexual violence will again host an annual walk intended to call awareness to the problem.   New Directions Domestic and Sexual Violence Services will host their sixth annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk Oct. 5.
Every year, flags are planted on the south lawn of the capitol to represent domestic violence victims who were murdered. In 2020, 61 Oklahomans died at the hands of their domestic abuser. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

Every year, flags are planted on the south lawn of the capitol to represent domestic violence victims who were murdered. In 2020, 61 Oklahomans died at the hands of their domestic abuser. Whitney Bryen | Oklahoma Watch

Okla. domestic violence reports reach highest level in 20 years

Whitney Bryen - Oklahoma Watch
Thursday, September 23, 2021
A bloodied 15-year-old with a dislocated jaw told police at his Watonga home that his dad punched him in the mouth because he had done something he shouldn’t have, court records show.
Twenty-five years ago, lawmakers in Congress came together to pass and the president signed into law the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provided hope and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Twenty-five years ago, lawmakers in Congress came together to pass and the president signed into law the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provided hope and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Combating domestic violence

News Staff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
WASHINGTON - During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we recognize the unacceptable existence of domestic violence in communities across the nation, and we join in strong support of victims and survivors.
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