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Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence to now be: End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin

Madison—Today, with state leaders, domestic violence victim advocates and survivors on hand, the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV) announced its name will now be End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin.

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Victim Advocates Celebrate Signing of VAWA

Today, President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 into law. The highly anticipated signing secures needed protections and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Madison—Domestic violence victim advocates throughout Wisconsin are spending this month, Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, focusing on abusive relationships among young people.

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January Is National Stalking Awareness Month

Madison—January is National Stalking Awareness Month. With stalking playing a part in recent high-profile domestic violence homicides in Wisconsin, domestic violence advocates here say there is urgency to raising awareness about this dangerous behavior.

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Statement of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence on Brookfield Shooting

Madison—Patti Seger, executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV), issued the following statement regarding the shooting that occurred in Brookfield today:

“The thoughts of domestic violence victim advocates across the state go out to the victims of today’s shooting and their families.

“Today’s horrific events are a tragic demonstration of the wide and significant impact domestic violence has on Wisconsin communities.  

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2011 Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Statistics Released

 

40 Individuals Killed Last Year in 34 Domestic Violence Incidents

Madison—The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV) released statistics related to state domestic violence homicides that took place in 2011.  Forty people were killed in 34 incidents. These totals are down from 2009 and 2010, which saw 67 and 58 deaths respectively.

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Domestic Violence Victim Advocates Reflect on Women’s Equality Day

This Sunday, August 26, is Women’s Equality Day, the day women were guaranteed the right to vote through passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Advocates for victims of domestic violence say the day is an appropriate time to consider both the progress made towards ending violence against women and the fact this social problem continues to seriously impact the lives of women and girls.

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The Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence Statement on Ken Kratz Hearing

Patti Seger, executive director of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV), released this statement, reacting to the Ken Kratz disciplinary hearing:

“Ken Kratz’s misconduct and abuse of power would likely still be going on today were it not for the brave and courageous women who came forward and spoke out. 

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Wisconsin Victim Advocates Disappointed in Violence Against Women Act Rollbacks

(Madison)—Today, with a party-line vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that rolls back critical protections for victims of domestic violence. The vote is part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization process.

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2012 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: Wisconsin Advocates “Extending the Vision, Reaching Every Victim”

 

Madison—April 22, 2012, begins National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to honor crime victims and our nation’s progress in advancing their rights. This year’s theme—Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim—celebrates the vision behind that progress and the ideal of serving all victims of crime. The vision that launched the victims’ rights movement emerged more than 30 years ago and continues to this day.

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