NC Lawmaker Pleads Guilty, Won't Finish Term
A North Carolina lawmaker is resigning in the wake of a guilty plea for cyberstalking.
domestic abuse
'No Visible Bruises' Upends Stereotypes Of Abuse, Sheds Light On Domestic Violence
An average of four women are killed by their partners every day in America. Crisis center CEO Suzanne Dubus and writer Rachel Louise Snyder talk about how to help women leave abusive relationships.
'I'm A Survivor Of Violence': Portraits Of Women Waiting In Mexico For U.S. Asylum
Photographer Federica Valabrega photographed Central American women who fled domestic violence and joined a migrant caravan to seek asylum in the U.S.
Can A Woman's Rising Social Status Bring Down Rates Of Domestic Violence?
Two new studies offer unexpected insights — and solutions — into the problem of spousal abuse.
Eric Schneiderman Won't Face Criminal Charges Over Allegations Of Abuse
Multiple women say the former N.Y. attorney general physically attacked them. A prosecutor says she believes the women but "legal impediments" preclude any charges. She's proposed a legislative fix.
For Women In Papua New Guinea, Income From Selling Betel Nut Can Come At Heavy Price
Selling betel nut is a popular way for women to earn income. But their husbands sometimes beat them or force them to hand over their earnings.
Attorney General Denies Asylum To Victims Of Domestic Abuse, Gang Violence
Jeff Sessions has broad powers over the nation's immigration courts and has long said that asylum-seekers are "gaming" the U.S. system.
For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse In Papua New Guinea, Volunteers Offer Safe Havens
Two out of three women in Papua New Guinea are abused by intimate partners, according to aid groups and the World Health Organization. Volunteers called "human rights defenders" have helped hundreds.
4 Big Questions Raised By The Latest White House Scandal
The ouster of Rob Porter amid domestic violence allegations did nothing to quell the mysteries around his case, including the president's attitude toward victims of abuse.
White House Security Clearance Trouble Shines Light On 'High Risk' Backlog Problem
Rob Porter was working at the White House with a temporary security clearance. Throughout the government, though, there is a big backlog of background checks that is hampering its function.