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Jul 20, 2023

DC SAFE Unveils New 24-7 Crisis Shelter For Domestic Violence Survivors

The 30-unit building is one of the city’s only emergency crisis shelters specifically for domestic violence survivors.

Apr 12, 2022

D.C.’s Domestic Violence Services Organizations Say They Face Budget Shortfalls Amid Skyrocketing Need

The pandemic’s increase in domestic violence paired with longstanding underfunding means they’re unable to do their work effectively.

May 22, 2020

D.C. Woman Who Lost Her Housing Voucher After Alleged Domestic Abuse Reaches Settlement With The City

The woman says her husband threatened her life in front of their children. When he left the home, she lost her housing benefits.

Mar 20, 2020

Social Distancing And Quarantines Mean Greater Risk For Domestic Violence Survivors

Advocates are bracing for an influx of critical cases as closures confine families to their homes.

Jul 16, 2019

Domestic Abuse Survivors And Abortion Providers Will Soon Be Able To Keep Their Addresses Private In D.C.

Under a new program, victims of certain crimes and people who work for specific groups that advocate on their behalf will be able to request to have their home addresses taken out of voter registration files, DMV databases and property records.

Mar 14, 2019

The City Allegedly Cut Off This Woman’s Housing Benefits After She Left Her Abusive Husband

She and her two youngest children are now at risk of eviction, according to the suit.

Jun 28, 2018

How Some Shelter Rules Designed To Keep Domestic Violence Survivors Safe Can Harm Them

“You’re still being told what you can and cannot do and what’s best for you.”

Jun 10, 2016

D.C. Man Sentenced To 24 Years For Fatal Domestic Incident

Michael Gayle strangled and stabbed his estranged wife in 2014.

Sep 09, 2014

Janay Rice Calls Release Of Assault Video ‘A Horrible Nightmare’

“No one knows the pain that the media & unwanted options from the public has caused my family.”

Jul 02, 2014

Police Seek Man In Connection With Stabbing Death Of Woman

One of three women found dead this weekend.

 
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