domestic abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Mounting data suggests that domestic abuse is acting like an opportunistic infection, flourishing in the conditions brought into existence by COVID-19.

Each year, the Women's Center of New Bedford stages two events to raise awareness and honor victims.

A 36-year-old Fall River man who violently assaulted his pregnant girlfriend was sentenced to serve five years in state prison.

A Taunton man who violently assaulted his girlfriend and violated a restraining order multiple times was sentenced to serve three to five years in state prison.

Hannah Hawkes Photography is facing some serious backlash after posting this photo on their Facebook page. What was intended to be a 'comical Christmas photo,' is turning into a controversy over sexism. Critics claim the photo "perpetuates 'violence against women' and promotes the idea that women should be seen and not heard...

A woman called 9-1-1, and proceeded to order a pizza. The dispatcher asks if she realizes that she reached 9-1-1, but the woman continues with her order. The dispatcher came to realize that something was going on and made the right choice...