Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence can impact so many people and it's important to know what resources are available to get them the help they need.

October marks the 31st annual National Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a time to acknowledge and remember survivors, and learn about ways to help those still living in violent or abusive homes.

Covid-19 has forced many more Americans to spend more time at home. Not everyone is safe at home due to domestic violence. I was joined today by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Vice President Heather Drevna on WJON.

Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON today. She talked about host 85 people for a statewide Domestic Violence training. Stearns County has experienced success in preventing and punishing domestic violence offenders.

For people needing an escape from domestic violence, Anna Marie's Alliance has been a bastion of hope for over 40 years.

Two years into a pilot project that aggressively prosecutes domestic violence offenders, Maplewood and White Bear Lake authorities say they've seen more convictions, more trials and fewer downgraded charges.

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek says a woman shot to death at a busy intersection in Plymouth appears to be a victim of domestic violence, and the man suspected of killing her died in an exchange of gunfire with police

Pope County authorities say an apparent victim of domestic violence shot and killed a man who allegedly assaulted her for more than five hours and repeatedly threatened to kill her.

Authorities say a program that uses GPS to monitor alleged domestic violence offenders shows some promise.

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness month, and the Women's Center at St. Cloud State University is teaching students about the issue.