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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Women's Center in New Bedford is raising awareness and helping victims of this horrible crime.

Women's Center Director Pam Lima says the crime of domestic violence still very much exists in Massachusetts.

The Executive Director of New Bedford's Women's Center offers insight about whether or not there's been an uptick in domestic violence during COVID-19.

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

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An opportunity for all of us to join the conversation and show that we care about victims of domestic violence.

Often survivors of sexual assault need to know where to turn after a crisis. Here are the local support systems for victims on the SouthCoast.

Sen. Mark Montigny has secured a multi-million dollar increase in state operating funds for New Bedford.

The New Bedford Women's Center honored several local supporters during its annual meeting Tuesday evening that have greatly contributed to its mission.

Dozens of local law enforcement and legal professionals attended a training conference at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Claire T. Carney Library Friday morning to explore common issues and challenges related to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases where alcohol is present.

Local officials agree, it's not something they want to talk about, but something that needs to be talked about. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The City of New Bedford is helping to raise awareness of both dangers...