Local woman provides help to others dealing with domestic violence

A Prince George’s County business owner from Guatemala turns her experiences from domestic abuse into a positive for others.

Proposed Annapolis bill would allow victims of abuse to keep property records private

Members of the House Environment and Transportation Committee on Tuesday heard from supporters of a bill expanding protections for victims of rape, human trafficking, or stalking. The proposal would shield property records from abusers. In addition to the House bill there is a similar measure being considered in the Senate in addition to a duplicate bill being backed by Governor Hogan.

‘#MeToo’ movement could buoy success for Maryland bills

A bill that would end parental rights of rapists passed both houses of the Maryland General Assembly on Tuesday — among the most visible initiatives in Annapolis echoing a cultural shift in attitudes nationwide toward sexual assault and women’s rights.

Religions intersect at annual conference to fight domestic violence

The 5th Annual Maryland Interfaith Domestic Violence Conference brought together clergy, law enforcement, and community advocates to learn how to stop domestic violence from a place in the church.

National quilting project gives voice to sexual assault victims

BALTIMORE–Survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence from all over the country are sending quilt squares to Baltimore to send a powerful message.

Undocumented violence: one immigrant’s story

Domestic abuse is a silent crime in the state of Maryland, particularly among undocumented Hispanic immigrants. One woman such woman tells us her story.

Brown, Biden, Senate Women Join Effort to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and other panelists joined administration officials for an event hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, where the participants urged Congress to extend the Violence Against Women Act.