Archive for April 3rd, 2010

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Our Abusegate, Investigate! campaign continued full speed ahead in March. We did 10 hard-hitting radio interviews around the country highlighting the problems with current domestic violence legislation — see listing below. Our campaign now has an official poster:  http://mensnewsdaily.com/images/promos/child-abuse-poster.jpg and flyer: http://mensnewsdaily.com/?download=Abusegate%20Flyer%20doc We did lobbying on Capitol Hill. We highlighted how broadening definition of DV to... »

At a recent speech in Peoria, Ill, vice president Joseph Biden spoke about the Violence Against Women Act. According to the media account: “But he said cultural attitudes  still must be addressed to eradicate violence against women. To applause, he told about 1,100 people that no man has the right to raise... »

According to Michael McCormick, executive director of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, 2010 should be another bumper year for temporary restraining orders, with 2 million to 3 million likely to be issued. Carrying a cost of roughly $2,000 apiece, this will ultimately cost taxpayers at least $4 billion. Over the past few... »

From Jewish Women International… Register now for our next webinar Intimate Partner Homicides and Familicides Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 12:00pm EST Free for members; $25 for non-members JWI has launched a new website. When you use the website to register for webinars and to make Alliance payments, you will need to log in... »