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Franklin County Family Resource Center set to host event to raise awareness about domestic violence
Read full article: Franklin County Family Resource Center set to host event to raise awareness about domestic violenceThe Franklin County Family Resource Center is hosting an event called โPromoting Safe Familiesโ on Saturday at the Rocky Mount Farmerโs Market starting at 5 p.m.
Words that Heal: Mackenzie Roseโs Poetic Journey After a Brutal Attack
Read full article: Words that Heal: Mackenzie Roseโs Poetic Journey After a Brutal AttackMackenzie Rose, a survivor of a violent attack by her fiancรฉ, channels her trauma into art and poetry, sharing her journey of healing and resilience to inspire and support other survivors.
โFrom Fear to Hope:โ TAP begins fundraising campaign to support domestic violence programs
Read full article: โFrom Fear to Hope:โ TAP begins fundraising campaign to support domestic violence programsTotal Action for Progress said their federal funding for victim services has been cut, which is why they started their own fundraiser.
Apparent murder-suicide in Blacksburg reinforcing importance of healthy relationships
Read full article: Apparent murder-suicide in Blacksburg reinforcing importance of healthy relationships10 News spoke to a local expert about some of the warning signs that both young people and parents need to keep in mind.
โI thought we could work it outโ: Domestic Violence against men, LGBTQ+ community
Read full article: โI thought we could work it outโ: Domestic Violence against men, LGBTQ+ communityWhen you think of domestic violence, you might picture the victim as a woman and the abuser as a man. Thatโs what one Roanoke man thought until it happened to him.
Domestic Violence Awareness: Language, cultural barriers for Hispanic community
Read full article: Domestic Violence Awareness: Language, cultural barriers for Hispanic communityMoraza said the Hispanic community doesnโt always recognize domestic violence for what is and may even accept it as normal.
โIt feels good to know that Iโve survived:โ Domestic violence survivor shares journey to freedom
Read full article: โIt feels good to know that Iโve survived:โ Domestic violence survivor shares journey to freedomโIโm learning the difference between a victim and a survivor. And it feels good to know that Iโve survived,โ said Ramirez.
โWeโve known for months:โ Roanoke agency notices increase in need in line with public safety report
Read full article: โWeโve known for months:โ Roanoke agency notices increase in need in line with public safety reportTotal Action for Progress says they've experienced double the amount of calls on their hotline.
Christiansburg Dominoโs is donating 100% of its sales Tuesday to celebrate International Womenโs Day
Read full article: Christiansburg Dominoโs is donating 100% of its sales Tuesday to celebrate International Womenโs DayIt is ladiesโ night at Dominoโs in Christiansburg. The store, located at 1655 Roanoke St., is celebrating International Womenโs Day by donating 100% of its sales to two local nonprofits: Womenโs Resource Center of the New River Valley and Lishyโs Gift in Roanoke. The store will also be 100% staffed by female team members on March 8.
Bill to have people convicted of certain domestic violence crimes lose their gun rights heads to governorโs desk
Read full article: Bill to have people convicted of certain domestic violence crimes lose their gun rights heads to governorโs deskAnyone in violation of the proposed law could face a class one misdemeanor charge. A new bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly would take away gun rights for those convicted of certain domestic violence crimes. โWhile I would have preferred it to include intimate partners, this is an important step for this bill which we have work on together for so many years,โ said Murphy. The bill passed in both the House and the Senate and will now head to Gov. Anyone in violation of the proposed law could face a class one misdemeanor charge.
โHelp is availableโ: Local organization on how to prevent domestic violence
Read full article: โHelp is availableโ: Local organization on how to prevent domestic violenceROANOKE, Va. โ While domestic violence is a sensitive topic often left unspoken, it is likely affecting more people than youโd think. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 10 News spoke to Jamie Starkey with Family Service of Roanoke Valley. Family Service of Roanoke Valley serves as an advocate and helping hand, if you will, for families and individuals dealing with traumas like domestic violence. For more information, click here.