Domestic Violence: Definition and Statistics

What is domestic violence and how frequently does it actually occur in Arizona? Defining Domestic Violence Domestic violence is all too common in modern society.  Domestic violence certainly includes physical or sexual abuse by a family member.  It may also include physical or emotional intimidation and bullying within a family unit. While we generally think…

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Domestic Violence Charge Against Ray Rice Dismissed

Can a domestic violence case proceed without the victim’s participation? The video of former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knocking his then fiancé out cold in the elevator of an Atlantic City casino was one of the most-publicized and documented occurrences of domestic abuse. Rice was allowed into a pretrial intervention program, which lasted…

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Woman Seeking Divorce Murdered By Husband

Those seeking a divorce can sometimes be in a dangerous situation. Whether domestic violence exists in the marriage or there is another threat to the well-being of one of the spouses or the children, there are usually warning signs that should not be ignored.  Recently, an Arizona woman who had filed for divorce and who…

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