Domestic Violence

There’s no “typical” abuser. There’s no “typical” victim. Domestic violence and sexual abuse happen everywhere.“It doesn’t matter what you drive, what you…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 2, 2013: Violence knows no boundaries and has no season.It occurs in every race, zip code,…

Isaac heads to St. LouisDrought-stricken Missouri is preparing for what has been an unusual occurrence this summer - a couple of rainy days. Forecasters…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 11, 2011 - Advocates of services for abused women want St. Louis County to provide a written…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 31, 2011 - St. Louis area domestic violence shelters are facing a crisis of demand. For every…

Wagner Enters U.S. House RaceFormer Missouri Republican Party Chairwoman Ann Wagner has announced her candidacy for a U.S. House race. Congressman Todd…

Legislation overhauling Missouri's domestic violence laws for the first time since the 1970s has won unanimous approval in the state Senate.Thursday's…

The state of Missouri has carried out its first execution in nearly two years. Early this morning, 47-year-old Martin Link was put to death for the 1991…

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has unveiled the legislative changes he says will strengthen the state's domestic violence laws.The 12…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 1, 2010 - Usually, things get a little better around the holidays for victims of domestic…