Attenro Foster, the father wanted by police for failing to report the injury of his 8-month-old son following a car accident two days ago, turned himself in to police earlier this morning, according to Sgt. Jerri Weary, public information officer ...
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CAPITAL REGION — Women’s rights advocates and state officials are worried a deteriorating economy could trigger a rise in domestic violence cases. Lisa Frisch, executive director of The Legal Project, a nonprofit organization that provides free ...
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After several months of advocacy, waiting and delays, a domestic violence tag bill may see its way to legislators this session. One draft of the bill would identify all legal documents as domestic violence cases if the tag applies. Domestic violence ...
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Economic empowerment classes for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault have begun this month, announced Fulton-Mason Crisis Service (FMCS). The Realizing your Economic Action Plan (REAP) program is the first phase of the "Moving Forward ...
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For one month beginning Saturday, Verizon Wireless stores in New England will collect new and unwrapped toys, games and books for children as part of its eighth annual Kids in Need Holiday Drive. Items collected at stores south of Boston will be ...
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Daily, supporters and volunteers of the nonprofit organization hear stories and see the results of domestic violence and the emotional carnage it can leave in its wake. But many of those same supporters and volunteers listened intently this week as ...
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OAKLAND — Anyone who feels lost in a courtroom, frightened by police and customs officers, or baffled by the latest legal document in the mail will see a new avenue for help open Monday. The Legal Justice Center is a free, one-stop legal aid shop ...
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