Courage Network

DESPITE law enforcement agencies and community organizations making advances in their response to domestic violence, the issue continues to plague the immigrant community.

WASHINGTON -- A growing number of groups, including Stop Abusive and Violent Environments, are criticizing the proposed reauthorization bill of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for losing sight of ...

Jessica Nunn Provost, assistant director at Stop Domestic Violence in Plattsburgh, hopes cyber stalking is included, because many fall victim to abuse via the Internet.

Cameron Corey, a Department of Criminal Investigation special agent, listens in to a small group discussion during the Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Training on Thursday. Corey was one of the instructors at the event.

OSWEGO — Domestic violence is on the rise across New York state and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is working to beef up the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) to give law enforcement and victims more tools to fight back.