domestic violence

Jasmine Dejournette, 31, fue asesinada el martes por la mañana en su apartamento en lo que el Departamento de Policía de DeKalb describió como un asunto de violencia doméstica.

Jasmine Dejournette, 31, was murdered Tuesday morning in her apartment in what the DeKalb Police Department describe as a matter of domestic violence.

La Línea Nacional de Violencia Doméstica es confidencial y está disponible 24/7. Su número es 800-799-7233. También puede mandar el texto “START” al 8878.

The national domestic violence hotline is confidential and available 24/7. Their number is 800-799-7233. You can also text BEGIN to 8878.

La campana ‘Give DeKalb County’ (Dar al Condado de DeKalb) fue un gran éxito para Safe Passage. El centro local de crisis para los sobrevivientes de la violencia doméstica y la agresión sexual ha recaudado más de $70.000 de fondos en la campana anual entre toda la comunidad.

Crisis centers provide care to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The orgs have various lines of funding, and how much they'll be impacted by cuts in federal funding varies.

Organizations receiving federal funding such as crisis centers are required to dedicate enough resources under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to ensure that non-speaking English clients can access services.

The Safe-T Act touches upon several aspects of the criminal justice system, including changing how defendants are treated before they are sentenced.

Associate Judge Jennifer Clifford said the courts are prepared for the no-money bond system that goes into effect January 1.

People who experience domestic violence can be especially at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Survivors could be forced to into quarantine with an…