End Abuse, Not Murder in Delaware County
A countywide drive highlights domestic abuse in Delaware County. The Marital Abuse Project reports 50 new female victims monthly, over 1,200 helped in two years, and urges emergency shelter funding. Police coordination, civil protections, and hotlines are promoted to prevent killings and support victims.
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Protection From Abuse Act reforms expand relief options
Daily Times details amendments to the Protection From Abuse Act effective Wednesday. The act shifts victims from criminal to civil remedies, allowing immediate civil court action for protection orders or temporary evictions. Amendments target prior weaknesses, broadening victim definitions and strengthening safeguards against domestic violence.
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Trisha Coftell
Daily Times
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