Archive for February 16th, 2010

This press release was distributed to 20,000 media outlets today… Abusegate: Groups Call for Congressional Investigation of Domestic Violence Programs WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 / U.S. Newswire / — Twenty-two groups are calling for Congress to investigate allegations of widespread violations of federal law and constitutional protections by domestic violence programs, according to Men’s News... »

The following 22 national and state-level organizations are calling for Congress to “Investigate Abusegate!”, to probe the widespread violations of Constitutional protections and federal anti-discrimination laws by the domestic violence industry: National Organizations: African-Americans for VAWA Reform American Coalition for Fathers and Children American Union of Men Fathers 4 Justice Men’s Equality Conference National Coalition... »

Chief: Ala. prof held in 3 killings shot Mass. kin By JAY LINDSAY, Associated Press Writer Jay Lindsay, Associated Press Writer Sat Feb 13, 3:53 pm ET BRAINTREE, Mass. – A University of Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues at a faculty meeting this week shot her younger brother dead at their... »

Battered Women Charged with Crimes Webinar February 17, 2010 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST This webinar will help prosecutors and criminal justice partners identify, evaluate, and develop improved responses to cases involving battered women who are arrested for using violence against their abusers. The webinar will specifically address prosecutorial and law enforcement decision-making... »