Davidson County’s first-ever Domestic Violence Court will start hearing cases on Sept. 2, according to Mayor Karl Dean. Additionally, the city will open an Advocacy Center in early September to provide a safe place for domestic violence victims going through…
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Ending domestic violence lies in our own maternal hands
by Morgan Rose •
Earlier this summer, I publicly came forward as the third woman sexually assaulted by San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. At the time, he was a United States Congressman, and chairman of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee. Mr. Filner and I met…
Ask the Lawyer
by Allegra Montgomery Walker, atty. •
Question: I am a victim of a domestic assault. I received a court issued subpoena in the mail, but I really don’t want to go because my boyfriend might get in trouble. I heard that I could get arrested if…